Pachmarhi's
natural glory lies in green, nature's own color. Bridle paths lead into tranquil
forest glades; groves of wild bamboo and jamun, dense sal forests and delicate
bamboo thickets, the fruit bearing mahua, aonla and trees all lend their
distinctive color tones.
The valley, ravines and maze of gorges, sculpted
in red sandstone by wind and weather a eons ago, add their own colouring to this
palette of shades, and cascading waterfalls flash silver in the sunshine. Deep
azure pools are hidden delights which beckon swimmers and paddlers, and
everywhere wildlife watchers will be rewarded by fascinating glimpses of the
animals and bird kingdom. Complementing the magnificence of Nature are the works of man ,for
Pachmarhi
is also an archaeological treasure house. Cave shelters in the Mahadeo
hills contain an astonishing wealth of rock paintings. The bulks of these have
been placed in the 500-800 AD period but the earliest Paintings are an estimated
10,000 years old.: Pachmarhi is surrounded by hills so the weather is very pleasant here throughout
the year. The temperature is never above 37 degrees during summers and below 7
degrees during winters. The best season to visit this place is between October
and June, the monsoon months being
the best.
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