Do you know about some of the most beautiful and world’s best hill stations in Madhya Pradesh which would definitely blow your minds away? Because every time you plan to visit some hill station, at first, you might surf google for Uttrakhand or Himachal because whenever Mountains call, we look for these two states mostly.

Here you can see some of the best hill stations in Madhya Pradesh which will definitely make your vacation worth a memory. These hill stations not only offer beautiful and scenic views but also a blissful atmosphere which is always perfect for both, a holiday with family or with friends. 

Pachmarhi Hill: Queen of The Satpuras

Mandu Hill: Known For Architectural Beauty

Shivpuri Hill: To Embrace The Calm

Omkareshwar Hill: A Sacred Hill Station

Amarkantak Hill: Known For Greenery

Tamia Hill: An Offbeat Place

PACHMARHI HILL

The Pachmarhi Hill is also known as “Queen of the Satpuras”, being above the sea level of Satpura hills which is in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. It is well-known for five caves called the Pandavas cave. It also has a Priyadarshini waterfall that appears to be falling from heaven. Apsara vihar is a beautiful place in this area that is ideal for a family picnic. Sunset is the most beautiful visualisation in the world. As a result, Rajendragiri Sunset Point provides the most spectacular sunset view. In 2009, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared Pachmarhi park as a Biosphere reserve. The total area is approximately 4981.72 kilometres square. That’s why, many towns sprang up here. In modern times, Captain James Forsyth of the British army developed these towns, which includes beautiful colonial-style churches. The population is approximately 1300 people.

• Nearest Railway Station– Pipariya
• Nearest Airport– Bhopal
• Route from Bhopal– Start from Jail road towards Hoshangabad road. It leads to Indus Town. Drive via Madhya Pradesh State Highway towards Pachmarhi Cantt road. Move straight and you will reach your destination
• Places to Visit– Satpura National Park, Dhoopgar, Bee Fall
• Things to Do– Witness Duchess falls, Visit shiva shrine, picnic at Apsara vihar
• Places to Stay– Hotel Panchmari, Karnikar Bunglow, MPT Champak Bunglow

MANDU HILL

The Mandu Hill is best known for its architectural beauty, and it is a place for ancient monuments in India. It is situated in the Malwa- region of western Madhya Pradesh. Here you can see stone pillars surrounded with different entrances. It is also known for its lake and palace which is best suited for the lovely couples to spend some romantic time. Between the months of March and October, the climate remains pleasant. One should visit the Malwa resort, which is famous for its accommodation and variety of food, Jain Temple which is attracted by Islamic architecture. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established Mandu Hill as a “World Heritage Site”. And so, it is one of the best hill stations of Madhya Pradesh.

• Nearest Railway Station– Ratlam
• Nearest Airport– Indore, 100km
• Route from Bhopal– Start driving and turn towards the road that leads to Sehore and which in turn leads to Ashta. From Ashta take a turn towards Indore-Bhopal road. Then, take the national highway 52 to Mandu road. Continue on dhar mandav road and you will see your destination
• Things to Visit– Hindola Mahal, Jama Masjid, Rewa Kund
• Things to Do– Absorb views from Mandu Fort, seek blessings at Jain Temple, witness beauty at Ship Mahal
• Places to Stay– Fun N Food, MPT Malwa Resort, MPT Malwa Resort-Suite

OMKARESHWAR HILL

It is known as one of the sacred hill stations. It is also called “Mini Varanasi” and situated between the River Narmada and Kaveri. This place is in the form of ‘Om’ because of the emergence of two valleys and a Narmada river at the centre. People of India believe positive energy revolves around the temple called Ankleshwar temple. This place also takes care of the local community, that’s the reason there are few hotels available, not to make the place too crowded. There was a story saying that Lord Shiva visited the Omkareshwar temple to sleep every night and so the people were doing Shayan Aarti here. It is one of 12 revered Jyotirlingas, and hence nearly thousands of people have been coming to this place.

• Nearest Railway Station– Omkareshwar Road Railway Station
• Nearest Airport– Indore, 77km
• Route from Bhopal– Drive towards Kannod road. Then, take a turn towards Sanawad Omkareshwar road in order to reach your destination
• Places to Visit– Siddhanath temple, Kedareshwar temple, Ankaleshwar temple
• Things to Do– Take blessings at the temples, witness the surreal beauty
• Places to Stay– MPT Temple View, Rewa Resort, MPT Sailani Island

SHIVPURI HILL

Being the calmest place, Shivpuri Hill is one of the best hill stations in Madhya Pradesh. This place perfectly defines the meaning of peace. Madhav Vilas Palace, which stands for its royal wealth and pride is located in Shivpuri. This palace looks so stunning due to the red-pink colour and it’s smoothening architecture. Like the Ganga river, it also has a holy bathing place called Parihar. This place also has the heavenly Sanctuary called Karera Bird Sanctuary which gives pleasure to the eye. There are around 245 species of birds. This place is a home for wild animals such as tiger, elephant, monkeys and leopards and exotic Blackbuck. In every area, there will be a local festival. Like that Shivpuri also has a local festival- Shiv Chaturdashi, which is the most famous festival here. 

• Neraest Railway Station– Shivpuri railway station
• Nearest Airport– Shivpuri Airport
• Route from Bhopal– Take Berasia Road which goes towards Bhopal road. Then, Drive straight on National highway 46 and you will reach Shivpuri
• Places to Visit– Madhav National Park, Bhoora Khon Waterfall, Tatya Tope Memorial Park
• Things to Do– Learn history at Madhav vilas palace, Bhadaiya kund tour
• Places to Stay– MPT Tourist Village

TAMIA HILL

The Tamia Hill station is considered as one of the hidden treasures and best hill stations of Madhya Pradesh, and also a picturesque destination which can be visited for nature tourism, rural tourism, adventure tourism and tribal tourism. Being a hidden gem, it is a less crowded tourist destination where we can do trekking as well as village visits, nature walks and excursions to Patalkot valley. It is located on the travel route connecting Chhindwara city to Pachmarhi hill station. It is a hilly region, part of Satpura hills in which popular tiger reserves like Kanha tiger reserve, Pench tiger reserve and Satpura tiger reserves are located thus natives are tribal people.  Location of Tamia is almost in the southern region of Madhya Pradesh and thus easily accessible from airport cities like Bhopal, Jabalpur and Nagpur.

• Nearest Railway Station– Nagpur Railway Station, 208km
• Nearest Airport- Nagpur Airport, 185km
• Places to Visit– Patalkot, Tribal Museum
• Things to Do– Sightseeing
• Places to Stay– Serendipity Lakes and Resorts, Wild Valley Resort, Motel Tamia

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AMARKANTAK HILL

The Amarkantak Hill Station is famous for its forest and nature. It also has another name ‘Teerthraj’ which means ‘the king of pilgrimages’. It also serves as a specific significance in his name as there is a unique speciality that the three rivers, namely the Narmada, Son and Johila have their origin in the mountains of Amarkantak. The trees of this Hill have medicinal value. Nature and the environment makes a person away from pollution and the world full of chaos. In fact, it is one of the educational research places. Thus, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University provides education and research for the tribal communities. It consists of twenty-eight departments such as undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD. The population here is nearly 5000.

• Nearest Railway Station- Jabalpur Railway Station
• Nearest Airport- Jabalpur Airport
• Route from Bhopal- Take Hamidia Road and turn towards Vidisha highway in Khejra Baramad. Head straight on the Bhopal-Vidisha highway and turn towards Amarkantak road in order to reach the destination
• Things to Do- Sightseeing
• Places to Stay- MPT Holiday Homes