Pandav Falls
Waterfall Scenic waterfall tied to Pandava legends, local attraction
Pachmarhi’s Pandav Falls drops into a rocky pool below forested sandstone plateaus; local legend links the spot to the Pandavas. Visitors hike short trails, picnic by the pool and combine the stop with nearby caves and viewpoints.
How to Get to Pandav Falls #
Pandav Falls is reached from the hill station of Pachmarhi; it lies a few kilometers from the town center-usually a 10-20 minute drive plus a short walk from the car park to the viewpoint. Road connections are good within the Pachmarhi circuit; taxis and local jeeps run regular short hops to the falls.
Tips for Visiting Pandav Falls #
- Visit just after the monsoon when the falls are fullest but before paths become too muddy (September-October).
- Use the marked viewpoint rather than scrambling down wet rocks-many of the scenic photos are taken from the upper lookout.
- Combine the visit with nearby waterfalls and Pachmarhi circuits if time allows-local guides can put together half-day trips.
Best Time to Visit Pandav Falls #
Pandav Falls is most dramatic in and just after the monsoon (July-October), while winter offers easier walking and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Pandav Falls #
Pandav Falls's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 42°C. Abundant rainfall (1138 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 27°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 37°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (369 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (377 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
