Pachmarhi Views

Pachmarhi offers a spectacular view of nature in its full blossom. A place that has got a perfect blend of History, Religion and Nature. From the highs of 'Chaura Garh Temple' to the depths of 'Rajat Prapat', it offers a reason for everybody to visit here.

Pandava Caves:

According to mythological belief the 'Pandavas' stayed in these five caves, carved out of a single hillock during their exile. The name Pachmarhi is derived from the word ‘Pachmathi’ which means ‘five huts’. But Archaeologically these caves are said to be carved by Buddhists in the 9th or 10th century A.D. In front of the caves there is a beautiful garden.

Bada Mahadev:

Bada Mahadev cave is about 25 ft. width and 60 ft. in length, inside the cave is a pond filled with water seeping into it from the roof. Inside the cave is a ‘Shivaling’. On Maha-Shivratri a fair is held at this place and about 4 to 5 lakh devotees comes from all part of India to get the blessings of Load Shiva.

Gupt Mahadev:

The cave of Gupt Mahadev is about 400 meters away from the Bada Mahadev. This cave is so narrow that only one person can enter the cave at a time. Inside the cave, there is a Shivlinga. It is belived that Lord Shiva had taken refuge in this cave, when chased by the demon King ‘Bhasmasur’. Only two to three persons can sit inside the cave. The length of the cave is about 40 ft. In front of the cave there is a big idol of Hanuman.