Priyadarshini Point (Forsyth Point)
प्रियदर्शिनी पॉइंट
The spot where British officer Forsyth first discovered the Pachmarhi plateau in 1857, a viewpoint over mountains and gorges.
Priyadarshini Point was originally called Forsyth Point. In 1857, the British officer James Forsyth, leading a cavalry march, first glimpsed Pachmarhi's saucer-shaped plateau from here. The spot later developed into a summer retreat in the Central Provinces of British India. The viewing platform faces layer upon layer of Satpura hills and deep valleys, and the sunsets are spectacular. It draws fewer visitors than Dhupgarh. It is often visited along the same route as Handi Khoh and the sites in the direction of Chauragarh. Most forest sites require hiring a jeep from the jeep stand in town and buying a forest entry ticket.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Bada Mahadev & Gupt Mahadev Caves
- Handi Khoh
- Chauragarh Temple
- Pandav Caves
- Apsara Vihar (Fairy Pool)
- Bison Lodge Interpretation Centre
- Rajat Prapat (Silver Falls)
- Christ Church, Pachmarhi