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.
Pandav Falls at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 9° - 24° | 17° | 26 mm | clear | 49% | 1.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.7h |
| February | Ideal | 12° - 28° | 20° | 11 mm | clear | 41% | 1.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.2h |
| March | Ideal | 17° - 34° | 25° | 10 mm | clear | 30% | 1.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 23° - 39° | 31° | 3 mm | clear | 21% | 1.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Excellent | 27° - 42° | 35° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 22% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| June | Very Good | 28° - 39° | 37° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 25° - 32° | 34° | 369 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.4h |
| August | Good | 25° - 31° | 32° | 377 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.9h |
| September | Good | 24° - 31° | 32° | 196 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 26° | 30 mm | clear | 70% | 1.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.5h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 28° | 21° | 9 mm | clear | 60% | 0.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| December | Ideal | 10° - 25° | 17° | 8 mm | clear | 54% | 0.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.5h |
