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Pachmarhi, known not only for its unmatched natural beauty but also for its deep historical significance, is being developed into one of the most popular tourist destinations by removing infrastructural barriers and creating global-standard facilities. The initiative is a part of the state’s larger push to elevate heritage-rich destinations into hubs of sustainable and experiential travel.
The main entrance of Pachmarhi has undergone grand beautification at a cost of Rs 35 lakh, while the Satpura Retreat has been upgraded with a state-of-the-art kitchen, restaurant, and swimming pool with an investment of Rs1.35 crore.
Meanwhile, comprehensive development worth Rs1.98 crore is underway at Handi Khoh, including temporary sheds, safety railings, amphitheatre, parking, accessible ramps, and approach paths to bolster visitor comfort and inclusivity. Basic amenities at key eco-tourism sites within the Satpura Tiger Reserve—such as Bee Fall, Mahadev, Chauragarh, Duchess Fall, Ramya Kund, Reechgarh, Foot Hill, and Shailanjali—are being developed at a cost of Rs 2.13 crore.
Additionally, the heritage Hilltop Bungalow is being transformed into an elegant Heritage Homestay at a cost of Rs 6.70 crore, featuring four luxury rooms, a library, swimming pool, kitchen, restaurant, and tasteful landscaping. A Rs 9.90 crore community centre is also under construction to serve as a multifunctional venue for weddings, conventions, and high-level meetings, complete with a 500-person indoor hall and a 600-person outdoor lawn.
A central nursery is being established at Hotel Glen View with an investment of Rs 34 lakh to support the greening and landscaping efforts across Pachmarhi. Pachmarhi’s key attractions are being equipped with upgraded infrastructure and visitor conveniences. These include potable drinking water systems, aesthetically designed pathways, scenic beautification projects, and dedicated toilests—operated by local Self-Help Groups (SHGs)—ensuring not only sanitation but also livelihood generation for rural communities.
In 2024 alone, the hill station attracted 2,87,579 visitors, a number projected to grow significantly as the new facilities come into operation.
At Dhoopgarh, the highest peak in Madhya Pradesh at 1,350 metres, tourists will now have access to clean drinking water. This has been made possible through the completion of a water pipeline and pump house, developed at a cost of Rs 60 lakh.
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Furthermore, ‘Pink Toilet Lounges’ have been constructed at revered sites such as Jatashankar and Pandav Caves, at an investment of ?19 lakh, enhancing convenience for women travellers. A stone-paved 4 km pathway has also been developed in the Jaystambh area with an allocation of Rs 10 crore, complete with ambient lighting and stylish seating arrangements.
Pachmarhi is steering towards becoming a polythene-free zone. A fully automated RO water supply plant—costing Rs 34 lakh—is being established to provide drinking water in reusable glass bottles, an innovative move that balances tourist comfort with environmental responsibility.
Pachmarhi is not only reaffirming its place as Madhya Pradesh’s crown jewel of hill tourism but also setting new standards in environmentally responsible, community-driven tourism development.
