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If you do not live near Delhi or North India, then planning to go to the mountains of Uttarakhand or Himachal Pradesh during summer holidays can be heavy on your pocket. Heavy traffic, expensive hotels and long travel distances spoil the budget. But if you want to enjoy a wonderful vacation with your children and family to get relief from this scorching heat, then head to the heart of India i.e. Madhya Pradesh. There is a unique and heaven-like hill station in Madhya Pradesh, where after reaching you will not regret your money and time. The picturesque valleys, cool breeze and much lower temperature than other plains will make your summer vacation memorable for a lifetime. Pachmarhi: The only and evergreen hill station of Madhya Pradesh. We are talking about Pachmarhi, the only beautiful hill station of Madhya Pradesh, which is called ‘Queen of Satpura’. The lush green valleys, velvety grasslands and high mountains here are one of the most perfect destinations in the country to spend summer holidays. Every year lakhs of tourists from India and abroad come here to see the natural greenery. The beauty of this place increases as soon as there is a light drizzle of monsoon. The most important thing is that even during the summer season, the temperature of Pachmarhi is recorded 10 degrees Celsius lower than other plain places, which makes the tourists feel cool even in the scorching heat. Not only natural views, you will also get a full dose of adventure. Pachmarhi is not limited to just sitting in the peaceful valleys and sipping tea, but this place is also no less than a boon for adventure lovers. Many types of adventure activities are available for tourists here. People fond of outdoor activities come here from far and wide for trekking, hiking, camping in the forests and wonderful ‘nature walks’. If you and your children want to spend some exciting moments amidst nature, then Pachmarhi is an ideal choice. Mythological caves and mysterious temples: Parents will also like this place. Pachmarhi is liked not only for its pleasant weather but also for its rich historical and religious significance. There are many ancient temples and mysterious caves here, which bring alive the mythological beliefs and history of Hinduism: Pandava Caves: According to mythology, during the Mahabharata period, the five Pandavas spent some of their exile in these beautiful mountain caves. Jatashankar Cave Temple: This is a very sacred and unique temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is decorated with natural and unique stone patterns. It is believed that Bholenath had left his matted hair here to escape from Bhasmasur. Due to its religious importance, this hill station becomes best for everyone, from children to elderly parents. From B-Fall to Dhupgarh, do not forget to visit these places. You have many great options to visit during your Pachmarhi trip. Here you can enjoy bathing in the cold water of the beautiful Bee Falls falling down from the mountains. Apart from this, do not forget to visit Apsara Vihar, Pandav Caves and Dhupgarh, the highest peak of the Satpura mountain range. Dhupgarh is the highest point of Pachmarhi, from where the view of the sunset in the evening and the sunrise in the morning looks so magical that people wait for hours to capture it on cameras. How to reach Pachmarhi? (Train, Road and Flight Routes) Reaching Pachmarhi is very easy and convenient, as it is well connected to major cities of the country: Road: Pachmarhi is completely connected by metalled roads. You can reach here easily from any major city of Madhya Pradesh by bus, personal car or taxi. Train: For people traveling by train, the nearest railway station to Pachmarhi is Pipariya railway station, which is just a short distance from the main hill station. Direct trains are available for Pipariya from many big cities of the country. Air Route (Flight): If you want to come by air, then Raja Bhoj Airport of the capital Bhopal is the nearest. The distance from Bhopal Airport to Pachmarhi is about 200 kilometers, which you can easily cover by taxi or bus.