Satpura Tour

Satpura Tour: the place which will make you fall in love with nature

The Satpura tour offers the opportunity to explore in its beautiful hill station, caves, lakes, wildlife parks and ceaseless natural beauty. The state of Chattisgarh is in central India. Raipur is the state capital of Chattisgarh. The state of Chattisgarh possesses a varied topography and thus, the topography of the region can be divided into various physiographic parts. One such important part of Chattisgarh is the Satpura range. The mountains of Satpura lie in central India, sprawling across various states of India.

Satpura Range sprawls across Madhya Pradesh as well as Maharashtra. The range also touches the state of Chattisgarh. The length of the range is about 900 kilometers. Parallel to Satpura Range is located the Vindhya Range. The Satpura range helps in differentiating the Deccan plateau, which lies in the south and the Indo Gangetic plain, which lies in the north. The Satpura range is the point of origin for a number of rivers. Mahanadi, Godavari and Tapti are the rivers, which originate here.

The Satpura range wears a blanket of lush green forests. Dry and moist deciduous kind of trees grows in the terrain, which is hilly. Teak, sal, etc. are the trees of the sub-tropical type, which grow in this hilly terrain. Some trees of the mixed varieties are also found in this region. The forests of the range of Satpura are very popular amongst the tourists. This region also boasts about the rich and thick flora and fauna. A number of wildlife sanctuaries reside in the Satpura range including the Satpura Tiger Reserve. These sanctuaries are a treat for the lovers of nature. The forest reserves of Satpura range have various species of flora and fauna. The animals like panthers, tigers, bisons and elephants are found in these forest reserves.

The Satpura Wildlife National Park

Satpura Wildlife National Park is in the range of Satpura. Bori and Panchmarhi Wildlife Sanctuaries are the neighbors of the Satpura National Park. The park spreads across 1427 sq km of land. It displays an exclusive Central Indian Highland ecosystem, which is home to various animals. The park came into existence in the year 1981, and its beauty has been preserved since then. It is the loveliest creation of nature. The national park combines with vast reservoir of Tawa, which make this park wonderful. The height of the Satpura range varies from 300 meters to 1352 meters.

Satpura Tourist Attractions

Cahuragarh Dhupgarh: These two hills lie in Panchmarhi. The panoramic views of sunrise and sunset are divine from these hills. An ancient temple devoted to Lord Shiva has been constructed in Cahuragarh, which is an ultimate tourist destination. Dhupgarh will leave you mesmerized with the beauty of its sunrise. A night stay at Dhupgarh will be an awesome holiday plan.

B-Falls Tour: It lies 3 kilometers from Panchmarhi and the beauty of the falls is breathtaking.

The distance of the waterfall is just half a kilometer beneath Panchmarhi. You will feel as if smelted silver pours from the fall. The height of the falls is 150 feet and it soothes the body as well as mind.

Tour to Jatashankar: The caves of Jatashankar are located 1.5 kilometers from the bus station. Nature has been very kind on this part of the country and has decorated it with its priciest jewels. A pool between two rocks lies at Jatashankar. There is one more rock here, which is suspended independently without any assistance. The beauty of the region has been mesmerizing the tourists since ages. A lot of films are also shooted here.

Pandav caves: the Pandav caves were crafted during the period of Buddha. According to mythology, at the time of the Mahabharta era, the Pandavas spent some of the years of their lives here. Therefore, five temples have been constructed in their honor and memory.

Mahadev Cave: it is a cave, which is 30 meters long and has always water seeping through the cave. It has been discovered that the waterfall supplies water which seeps inside the cave. A small pool pouring with water can be found in the center of the cave. A Shivaling or Phallus is placed in the cave. A festival is celebrated, every Shivaratri. The place is flocked with devotees during this time. When he reassembled the first war of independence, the army of Tatiya Tope here. Very close to Mahadev, the caves of Gupt Mahadev can be found.

Tamiya Tour: When it comes to beauty, Tamiya always wins over Panchmarhi. However, this place is not as popular Panchmarhi. The sunset point of Tamiya offers a panoramic view to the visitors, which are worth viewing. You can spend hours at this point. The view is just out of the world. There is a rest house, which is owned by the government, and it belongs to the ancient times.

Satpura Hotel Accommodations

A number of luxurious hotels are located in Panchmarhi, which offer comfortable stay to the tourists. The hotels are fully equipped with all modern amenities. You can also enjoy various in door and out door games. The hotels also assist the visitors to the tourist attractions. The architecture of the hotel is majestic and they are very cozy. You will find a number of budget hotels in Panchmarhi. M.P.S.T.D.C Hotel Satpura Retreat located at Panchmarhi is a very luxurious option for accommodation.

Ideal Time to Visit Satpura Hill Station

6th October to 30 June is an ideal time for the tourists to visit the Satpura range, because during this time, the Satpura National Park is opened to the public.

How to Reach Satpura

The nearest airport to Satpura range is the one at Bhopal. It is about 200 kilometers from the national park. Bhopal is accessible from various countries like Delhi, Mumbai, etc. If you wish to reach Satpura by road then you can take the road, which passes through Bhopal.