Handi Khoh

Nature

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Distance (From Pachmarhi Bus Station): 5 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour

Transportation Options: Cab

Travel Tips: For people who are interested in sightseeing around Pachmarhi, the guests are required to take a day visit permit from Bison Lodge Museum. Moreover, the tourists also need to travel by local jeeps as cars brought from outside cannot be used at this place.

At a distance of 5 km from Pachmarhi Bus Station, Handi Khoh is a deep valley located in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the most spectacular ravines in Central India, and among the best places to visit in Pachmarhi.

Surrounded by verdant forests and hills, Handi Khoh is a V-shaped ravine that is 300-feet deep and is constituted by two massive hills in the middle of a dense forest. The place has a mythological history and is believed to be closely associated with Lord Shiva. It is believed that once it was a huge lake but the devilish snake who was guarding the lake was destroyed by the fury of Lord Shiva and the event dried up the lake and it took the shape of a handi(pot).

Famous for its quaint serenity and its old-world charm, the canyon now serves as a natural abode for many floral species. It is a quiet place where you can go to get a close brush with nature. Besides, this place is famous for trekking, hiking, photography, and horse riding.

Timings: 7 AM - 5 PM

Entry: Free