Reechgarh
रीछगढ़
A cluster of huge sandstone caves shaped like a bear's mouth, with passages, stone halls and ancient rock paintings, like a natural maze.
Reechgarh means 'Bear's Fortress', and legend says sloth bears once lived here. It is a group of large caves formed by weathered sandstone. The cave mouths are wide, like theaters, with winding passages and skylights inside. Ancient rock paintings can be seen on the walls, and exploring the caves feels like wandering a natural maze, with striking light and shadow for photography. It is about 6 km from town and is often visited together with Bee Falls and Duchess Falls. The caves are dim, so bring a torch. 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
- Duchess Falls
- Bee Falls
- Dhupgarh
- Bison Lodge Interpretation Centre
- Christ Church, Pachmarhi
- Pachmarhi Lake (Boat Club)
- Pandav Caves
- Handi Khoh