Introduction

Pachmarhi is a popular hill station destination at Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh. It is counted among hill stations of central India. Pachmarhi is a highland on Satpura mountain range where tribal people were living. With the introduction of this place to rest of the world, it gained popularity as tourist spot. Here we can find many tourist spots for sightseeing. Pachmarhi lake is one among such tourist attractions. Presence of a waterbody at such height is just amazing and surprises the tourists on its first look. Here tourists can do boatride and many other activities, depending upon the water level. In map of Madhya Pradesh tourism, we can find Pachmarhi in central region, shown prominently thus it is having important place tourism map.

How to reach by Flight option ?

For visiting Pachmarhi destination, nearest airport option is Bhopal airport (220km). It is capital city of Madhya Pradesh thus flight connectivity is good. Otherwise, you may check Jabalpur airport (260km) option.

How to reach by train ?

If you have plan to visit by train option then you may try to reach Pipariya railway station (50km). It is nearest railway connectivity option for tourists. Otherwise you may try for Itarsi junction station (150km). It is next but well connected train connectivity option. All major trains have stoppage at this station.

Is it huge like Nainital or Ooty lake ?

In compare to Nainital lake or Ooty lake, this lake is not as grand or vast. It is smaller in size so don't expect too much from this destination. It is just a sightseeing option. When you feel that you have done too much walking or trekking in Pachmarhi, while visiting different sightseeing spots, then visit lake side and feel relaxed at this place.

Activities to do

At Pachmarhi lake side, tourists have option to do boat ride, balloon ride, rope-crossing, zip-line, ATV etc. Thus kids will find this place as perfect place for there entertainment and enjoyment. Zip line of Pachmarhi lake is popular among tourists as it long in length thus offers thrilling experience to visitors. At Pachmarhi, you will not find any beggar so no distraction during tour.

Best time to visit

Pachmarhi as a destination, is open for tourists, throughout the year. Still here major tourist arrival is noticed in season from September to March month. It has many periods of peak season like Dussehra week, Diwali week, Christmas to New-year period, Holi festival, Shivratri festival etc. During these periods, it will be very difficult to find hotel options are reasonable rates. Thus we can say that period from September to March is the best time to visit Pachmarhi. During summers, here also we will experience the dryness in vegetation thus peak summer months like April-May-June should be avoided.

Accommodation

At Pachmarhi, large number of hotel and resort options are available for tourists. Here we can find more than 10 heritage-styled bungalow accommodation options of MPSTDC hotels like Hotel Highlands, Glen View, Champak Bungalow, Satpura Retreat, Rock End Manor, Club View etc. In luxury heritage category, tourists may try hotel Golf View option.