Pachmarhi

Situated at an altitude of 1067 metres, Pachmarhi is a large plateau ringed by hills on the evergreen Satpura range. In the year 1857, Captain James Forsyth of the Bengal Lancers was riding in the Satpura ranges and chanced upon this saucer -shaped valley.
He recommended its development as a sanatorium. Being the only hill resort in Madhya Pradesh, it is a popular place for nature lovers and sportsmen. The landscape is characterized by rugged hills, forests and ravines.

Fact & figures

Area	24 Sq. Km.
Altitude	1067 Metres.
Temperature	Summer 35- 19.9°C Winter 22- 1.0°C
Rainfall	200 cms.
Best Season	September to May.
STD Code	07578.
Tourism Centres	India Tourism, 301 Palika Plaza Phase 1, MTH compound, Indore  Tel:(0731) 2538222 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Regional Office, M.P.S.T.D.C. Ltd.  Amaltas Complex, Pachmarhi.  Tel: 252100. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. M.P.S.T.D.C. Ltd. Tourist Office, Bus Stand, Pachmarhi. Tel : 252029. M.P.S.T.D.C. Ltd. Railway Station, Pipariya. Tel : 07576 – 223499. M.P.S.T.D.C. Ltd.  World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai. Tel : 022 - 22187603, 32539000, Telefax : 22160614, E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Website :  www.mptourism.com