If you are looking for a peaceful, cool and naturally beautiful hill station to get a few days' respite from the hectic life, stress of office work and the scorching heat and pollution of Delhi, then Pachmarhi, the only hill station of Madhya Pradesh, can prove to be the best destination for you. Pachmarhi, situated in the lap of Satpura hills, is famous across the country for its lush green valleys, ancient caves, waterfalls and peaceful environment. The biggest and surprising thing is that if you plan a trip to Pachmarhi from the capital Delhi, then this trip is not going to be heavy on your pocket at all. This place is no less than a boon for tourists who dream of visiting a magnificent hill station at a low cost, where an excellent trip of just 3 days can be completed in a very economical budget. The easiest and economical way to reach Pachmarhi from Delhi is to choose train or bus. To start your journey from Delhi to Pachmarhi, you have excellent and budget-friendly options of both rail and road. The nearest railway station to Pachmarhi is Pipariya Railway Station, which is located at a distance of about 50 kilometers from here. You can catch a direct train to Pipariya from any major railway station of Delhi (New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin or Anand Vihar), in which sleeper or third AC fare is quite affordable. After reaching Pipariya from Delhi, you can easily get shared jeeps or buses for Pachmarhi from outside the railway station, which take you directly to Pachmarhi main market at very low fares. If you prefer to go by road, then you can easily reach this beautiful hill station by taking a bus or train to Bhopal or Jabalpur and from there you can also take a taxi. Accommodation and food costs: From budget hotels to luxurious homestays, there is no dearth of pocket-friendly options for tourists to stay in Pachmarhi, keeping your overall expenses under control to a great extent. Here, around the main market and tourist places, you can easily find very clean and comfortable budget hotels, guest houses and government tourism corporation resorts ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per night. If you are traveling alone or with friends, the homestays available here can prove to be even more affordable and family-friendly for you. Talking about food, you will find delicious North Indian and Madhya Pradesh traditional dishes at very reasonable prices in the local markets of Pachmarhi, where the daily food cost is around Rs 400 to Rs 600 per person. Which beautiful places must be visited in this 3-day Pachmarhi tour? During this short and exciting trip of just 3 days, you must include in your list those major and famous tourist places of Pachmarhi which are the real identity of this place. On the first day you can go to Dhoopgarh, which is the highest peak of Satpura and watching the sunset from here is an unforgettable experience for the tourists. Apart from this, on the second day you can visit Bee Fall, Rajat Prapat, and Pandav Caves, where it is believed in mythological history that Pandavas spent some days of their exile. On the third day, you can visit the deep valley of Handi Khoh and Priyadarshini Point, where the natural beauty and greenery will completely captivate your mind and all your tiredness will go away in a moment. Complete calculation of total expenses: Know how much less budget will this memorable trip of yours be completed. Now let us talk about the biggest question about which every traveler wants to know, how much will this 3 day trip cost in total. If you factor in sleeper or AC class of train from Delhi, budget hotels, shared vehicles and local food, the total cost per person will be around Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000. If two of you plan this trip together, the hotel and cab expenses are further shared, making the trip even more affordable. Spending three days at one of the best hill stations in India and enjoying moments of peace amidst nature at such a low price is indeed a great deal. So without thinking too much, grab your bags for your next vacation and set out on this beautiful trip to Pachmarhi in a pocket-friendly budget.
