# Discover Pachmarhi: Things to Do, Places, Safari & Travel Tips > A practical guide to Pachmarhi, the hill station of Madhya Pradesh: what it is famous for, things to do, places to see, jungle safaris, when to come and how to plan it. Page: https://www.goldenwoodsresort.com/discover-pachmarhi/ ## At a glance - Where: Satpura range, Madhya Pradesh - Altitude: About 1,067 m - Best months: October to March - Nearest station: Pipariya ## The only hill station in Madhya Pradesh Pachmarhi sits at about 1,067 metres in the Satpura range and is known as Satpura ki Rani, the Queen of Satpura. It is a small cantonment town surrounded by forest, with waterfalls, sandstone ravines, cave shrines and long viewpoints within a short drive of each other. The forests around it are part of the Satpura Tiger Reserve and the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, which is why the town has stayed green and unhurried. - [Places to visit in Pachmarhi](https://www.goldenwoodsresort.com/places-to-visit-in-pachmarhi/) ## Jungle safari, 3 km from our gate The Satpura Tiger Reserve begins almost at the resort. A buffer-zone safari gate is about 3 km away, with open-gypsy drives into forest that holds sloth bears, leopards, gaur and the Indian giant squirrel. Madhai, the core zone, with boat and walking safaris on the Denwa, is a day trip of about an hour and a half. - [Satpura jungle safari](https://www.goldenwoodsresort.com/satpura-jungle-safari/) ## Best time to visit Pachmarhi Pachmarhi is a year-round destination, but each season is a different trip. - October to March: cool, clear and the most comfortable for sightseeing. The busiest season. - July to September: the monsoon. The hills are at their greenest and the waterfalls at their fullest. The core safari zones are closed. - April to June: warm in the plains, noticeably cooler up in Pachmarhi. Popular for summer holidays. - [Best time to visit, season by season](https://www.goldenwoodsresort.com/best-time-to-visit-pachmarhi/) ## Sightseeing by open gypsy Many of the viewpoints and waterfalls lie inside the forest area, and visitors see them by local open gypsy with a driver and a day permit. Start early: the popular points get busy by late morning, and Dhoopgarh is best saved for sunset. If you stay with us, tell us what you would like to see and we will arrange the vehicle. ## Two days, or four Two full days cover the famous sights and a safari. Three nights and four days add the climb to Chauragarh, the walk to Rajat Prapat, a day at Madhai and proper time by the pool. We have written out both, with timings. - [Pachmarhi in 2 days](https://www.goldenwoodsresort.com/pachmarhi-2-day-itinerary/) - [3 nights, 4 days in Pachmarhi](https://www.goldenwoodsresort.com/pachmarhi-3-nights-4-days-itinerary/) ## How to reach Pachmarhi By train, the station for Pachmarhi is Pipariya, on the Mumbai–Howrah main line via Itarsi and Jabalpur. By air, Bhopal is the nearest major airport, with Nagpur and Jabalpur as alternatives. From any of them the last stretch is by road. The Golden Woods Resort is on that road, at Matkuli: 22 km from Pipariya station and 29 km before Pachmarhi town. Staying here means a shorter transfer on arrival and a quiet base away from the bustle of the town. - [How to reach the resort](https://www.goldenwoodsresort.com/how-to-reach/) ## What to do in Pachmarhi Pachmarhi is a place for being outdoors. These are the things visitors come for. - **Jungle safari** (Satpura Tiger Reserve): Open-gypsy drives into the buffer forest, about 3 km from the resort, and into the core zone at Madhai. - **Chase the waterfalls** (Bee Fall, Rajat Prapat, Duchess Fall): Stand under Bee Fall, look across at the 107-metre Silver Fall, or walk down to Duchess Fall. - **Sunset at Dhoopgarh** (Highest point in Madhya Pradesh): The classic Pachmarhi evening: the sun going down over layer after layer of the Satpuras. - **Climb to Chauragarh** (About 1,300 steps): A dawn climb to a hilltop Shiva temple ringed with thousands of tridents left by pilgrims. - **Caves and shrines** (Pandav Caves, Jata Shankar, Mahadeo): Rock-cut caves and Shiva shrines hidden in ravines and under overhanging sandstone. - **Boat safari on the Denwa** (Madhai): Cross the backwater by boat and watch the forest edge from the water. Best from October to March. - **Boating on Pachmarhi Lake** (In town): Pedal and row boats on the small lake in town. Easy with children, pleasant in the evening. - **Parasailing and adventure sports** (Seasonal): Parasailing and other activities are run in season at the old airstrip. Ask what is operating when you visit. - **Prehistoric rock art** (Rock shelters): Painted rock shelters in the sandstone hills, some thousands of years old. - **Birds and wildlife watching** (All year): Giant squirrels in the canopy, deer in the clearings and over 300 species of birds. - **Swim with a view** (At the resort): Come down from the hills to a pool that looks over open fields to the Satpura range. - **Bonfire under the stars** (At the resort): Evenings on the lawn with a fire, far from the lights of the town. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Pachmarhi famous for? Pachmarhi is the only hill station in Madhya Pradesh, known as the Queen of Satpura. It is famous for its waterfalls, the Pandav Caves, cave shrines, the Dhoopgarh sunset point and the forests of the Satpura Tiger Reserve. ### What is the best time to visit Pachmarhi? October to March has the most pleasant weather. July to September is the greenest, with full waterfalls. April to June is warm but cooler than the plains. ### How many days are enough for Pachmarhi? Two full days cover the main sights and a safari. Three nights and four days allow the treks, a day at Madhai and time to rest. ### What is the nearest railway station to Pachmarhi? Pipariya. It is on the Mumbai–Howrah main line; Pachmarhi town is about 50 km from the station by road, and The Golden Woods Resort is 22 km from it. ### Where should I stay when visiting Pachmarhi? You can stay in the town or on the road leading to it. The Golden Woods Resort is a forest cottage resort with a swimming pool at Matkuli, 29 km before Pachmarhi and about 3 km from a Satpura safari gate, for those who prefer a quiet base with space, a pool and lawns. ### How do I get around Pachmarhi? Most visitors hire a local open gypsy with a driver for the forest viewpoints and waterfalls. If you stay at The Golden Woods Resort, the team can arrange it. ## Contact and booking - Phone and WhatsApp: +91 92447 75909 - WhatsApp link: https://wa.me/919244775909?text=Hello%2C%20I'd%20like%20to%20plan%20a%20stay%20at%20The%20Golden%20Woods%20Resort.%20Could%20you%20share%20availability%20and%20details%3F - Bookings are made by phone or WhatsApp. This website has no online booking. - Also listed on [MakeMyTrip](https://www.makemytrip.com/hotels/hotel-details/?hotelId=202312060059571602) and [Goibibo](https://www.goibibo.com/hotels/the-golden-woods-resort-hotel-in-pachmarhi-751855783673097319/) and [Agoda](https://www.agoda.com/the-serene-woods-resort/hotel/pachmarhi-in.html) and [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g12389598-d28159638-Reviews-The_Golden_Woods_Resort-Hoshangabad_District_Madhya_Pradesh.html) and [Airbnb](https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1068176718250953426). - Address: Matkuli–Pachmarhi Highway (SH-19), beside the lake, Matkuli, Madhya Pradesh 461775, India - Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZakBBsTqKr7QutdEA