Handi Khoh
हांडी खोह
One of the deepest gorges in Pachmarhi, with dense forest about 90 meters below steep cliffs, said to be where Shiva subdued a serpent.
Handi Khoh is a steep, deep sandstone gorge about 90 meters deep, with primeval forest covering its floor, where you can often hear streams and birdsong. Legend says Shiva imprisoned a wicked giant serpent here. When the serpent roared, a deep pool formed in the valley, which later dried up into the gorge. Viewing platforms and railings at the cliff edge overlook the whole valley. Monkeys are common, so keep your food secure. It is about 4 km from the town center and is often visited together with Pandav Caves and Priyadarshini Point. Most forest sites require hiring a jeep from the jeep stand in town and buying a forest entry ticket.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bada Mahadev & Gupt Mahadev Caves
- Priyadarshini Point (Forsyth Point)
- Pandav Caves
- Bison Lodge Interpretation Centre
- Apsara Vihar (Fairy Pool)
- Rajat Prapat (Silver Falls)
- Christ Church, Pachmarhi
- Chauragarh Temple