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Pachmarhi: the Satpura climb
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Pachmarhi: the Satpura climb

South through Narmadapuram to Madhya Pradesh's only hill station, with waterfalls, caves and sal forest on top of the Satpuras.

South through Narmadapuram to Madhya Pradesh's only hill station, with waterfalls, caves and sal forest on top of the Satpuras.

Distance190 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~5 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonSep – JunIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating

Ride details

Road typeNH 46, then via Pipariya
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for2 days
Places to stayEasy to find
Fuel stopsApprox. 31
MechanicsApprox. 14
HospitalsApprox. 194
Mostly smooth

NH 46 is a good highway to Narmadapuram. The road through Sohagpur and Pipariya is two-lane with village traffic, and the final climb from Matkuli is a winding ghat through forest. Some viewpoint roads on top are rough.

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