Pachmarhi is a hill station in Madhya Pradesh and is widely known as Queen of Satpura. It lies in Hoshangabad district and is located at an elevation of 3500 ft. in valley of Satpura Mountain-Ranges. Its name is derived from the presence of 5 ancient caves. "Panch" means five and "marhi" means caves.

It was discovered by British Army Captain James Forsyth in 1857 when he was sent there to suppress revolt for freedom by freedom fighters like Rani Jhansi and  Tatya Topa who used this area as a safe hideout and inspired local tribal people to participate in fight for freedom. It is generally believe that Pandavs have spend some time in aforesaid 5 caves during exile (Agyatvaas).

In Mahadeo hills one can see famous Rock-painting also. There are many scenic point, temples, Picnic spots, waterfalls etc.

Panchmarhi is a Trekker's Paradise. Camping out in Pachmarhi's forests is a rare joy. It is famous for its scouts training camps, winter training camps and mountaineering camps. Pitch your tent in any clearing, light a fire, follow the smoke to heaven. Pick up any trail and in no time you are surrounded by the sound of burbling water and the rustling of leaves. Tall ant-hills, which look like bits of sculpture, meditate under the sal trees and languors stare down mysteriously from the occasional huge gular trees.

Satpura National Park, which is a lesser known wildlife sanctuary and reserve forest, surrounds Pachmarhi.