Pachmarhi Hotel
The Lush Greenery And The Secluded Atmosphere Of Pachmarhi: Helped Me Rejuvenate!
Living in a city like Mumbai, can be very exciting at times, but also sometimes it get too much. The best way to escape this is to head to a hill station or a town in the interiors of India.
When I read about Pachmarhi a hill station in Madhya Pradesh, I decided to head there for my vacation. Since this hill station is located on high altitude, there are no direct trains to reach there. After much research, I figured the best and the fastest way to reach there is to take train up to Pipariya which is the closest railway station near Pachmarhi.
I quickly booked the Kolkata mail which is one of the fastest train routes to reach Pipariya MP. As the days neared, my excitement for the upcoming trip increased.
The Lush Greenery and Beautiful Mountains Welcomed Me
We reached Pipariya at 11am the next day, from the station there are buses at regular intervals which ply to Pachmarhi. The journey from Pipariya to Pachmarhi is a very short one and takes only 45 minutes to an hour depending on the traffic etc.
The journey from Pipariya to Pachmarhi passed really quickly, because I spent most of the time staring out of the window at the beautiful scenic sights. The lush greenery and the cool fresh air made me forget all my worries.
The Hotels In Pachmarhi Made Me Feel Like A Royal
I reached Pachmarhi right around the check out time which made it easy for me to get a hotel room. There were several accommodation options to choose. For my stay I wanted a place which provided a local feel along with good relaxation facilities at a budget rate.
In Pachmarhi for this reason I choose the Rock End Manor which a 2 star Pachmarhi Hotel. The hotel is built in a restored British manor. The manor is very well restored keeping its old charm along with offering modern amenities. Staying at this hotel, I felt as if I am in another world together.
Pachmarhi is a hill station which still has a historic feel to it. While visiting a new place, I love to see the environment, sights to get a feel of the local culture. Thus the on the every first evening I headed out to sight see and roam around the area neighboring my hotel.
Places Of Historical Importance In Pachmarhi
Pandav Caves: the Pandav caves are situated on the hill top of Pachmarhi. They are one of the most popular sights of this hill station due to its beauty as well as its historical importance. These are believed to be the shelter of the Pandavas during their period of exile.
Jata Shankar Cave: the next on my list was the Jata Shankar Cave, which is another destination which holds a lot of religious and historical importance. It is believed that lord Shiva hid himself in the cave. The stream of water in the cave makes it a mesmerizing sight.
Chauragarh Peak: another amazing sight of this hill station which is worth mentioning is the Chauragarh Peak located between dense forests and valleys. There is a temple of Lord Shiva called Chhota Mahadeo or Chauragarh Temple situated at the top of the peak, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims daily.