About Dhoopgarh
Dhoopgarh is the highest peak in the Satpura Range and Madhya Pradesh, located about 11 km from Pachmarhi town in Narmadapuram district. Rising to 1,352 metres, it is renowned as a premier sunset and sunrise viewpoint within the Satpura Tiger Reserve. The hilltop offers panoramic views of forested valleys and the Satpura ranges. Accessible by road and a short walk, it is a central attraction of the Pachmarhi hill station and biosphere reserve.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop viewpoint reached by road from Pachmarhi followed by a short walk to the summit platform. The site offers open, rocky terrain with panoramic views of densely forested valleys, Satpura ranges and deep gorges. There are no major structures except viewing areas, safety railings and parking below the top. The main experience is watching sunset and sunrise, photography, and enjoying the cool mountain air and surrounding forest landscape of Satpura Tiger Reserve.
Key highlights
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Highest point in Madhya Pradesh and the Satpura Range at 1,352 metres elevation
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Famous sunset and sunrise viewpoint with panoramic views of Satpura valleys
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Located inside Satpura Tiger Reserve and Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
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Accessible by road from Pachmarhi with short trek to summit
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Offers views of Handi Khoh gorge and surrounding forested hills
History of Dhoopgarh
Dhoopgarh is the highest peak of the Satpura Range, a geologically ancient range in central India. It forms part of the Pachmarhi hill station developed during the British period and lies within the Satpura Tiger Reserve and Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, recognized for its natural heritage.
Culture & Context
Dhoopgarh is culturally significant as the most celebrated sunset point of Pachmarhi, often referred to as the Queen of Satpura, and is a focal point for nature tourism in Madhya Pradesh.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, about 195 km from Pachmarhi; from Bhopal take train/bus/taxi to Pipariya or Pachmarhi |
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