Pachmarhi is a hill station in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh state of central India.

Dhupgarh, the highest point (1,352 meters) in Madhya Pradesh and the Satpura range, is located nearby.

The community's name is believed to be derived from the Hindi words Panch ("five") and Marhi ("caves").

According to a legend, these caves were built by five Pandava brothers of Mahabharatha era during their thirteen years of exile[3] The region was part of the Bhonsle Kingdom and was later ruled by the Marathas in the 18th century.

It was later part of the Gondi kingdom of Bhagvat Singh in the 19th century, although there was no permanent settlement at that time.

The origins of modern Panchmarhi can be traced back to 1857, when Captain James Forsyth of the British Army and Subhedar Major Nathoo Ramji Powar noticed the plateau while en route to Jhansi.

[4] It quickly developed into a hill station and sanatorium for British troops in the Central Provinces of India, and Powar was made Kotwal.

UNESCO added the Pachmarhi area to its list of Biosphere Reserves in May 2009, due to the many rare plant species in the vicinity.

The airstrip has been described as being seldom used, overrun with grass, and frequented by wild animals such as tigers and bison.

Pachmarhi's climate is mild, with temperatures ranging from warm to cool, with a Köppen and Geiger classification of Cwa.

[11] Tourists also tend to visit the Pandav caves and the local wilderness, much of which is preserved due to governmental limitations on new construction.

Oak and blue pine are also abundant, and additionally, the forest is also known for having many medicinal plants and herbs.

The falls drop over 2800 feet through the gorge, leaving a silver streak behind that gives its name [citation needed].

Buses start from Rani Kamalapati ISBT of Bhopal and generally take close to 5–6 hours.

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation buses are available for Pachmarhi from Indore, Bhopal.