Patalkot, Madhya Pradesh

Patalkot (Sanskrit for "very deep") is a valley in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Geography

The Patalkot valley is spread over an area of 79&nbsp;km². at an average height of 2750–3250 feet above Mean Sea Level from 22.24 to 22.29 ° North and 78.43 to 78.50 ° East. The valley is located at a distance of 78&nbsp;km from Chhindwara in the North-West direction and 20&nbsp;km from Tamia in the North-East Direction. 'Doodhi' river flows in the picturesque valley. This horse–shoe shaped valley is surrounded by giant hills and there are several pathways to reach the villages located inside the valley.<blockquote>Patalkot is a completely hidden valley that is cut from the civilized world- Dr Deepak Acharya</blockquote>

History

'Patalkot' name comes from Sanskrit word "Patal" that means very deep. There is a belief that after worshipping 'Lord Shiva', Prince 'Meghnath' had gone to Patal-lok through this place only. People say that Kings ruled this place in the 18th and 19th Centuries and that there was a long tunnel connecting this place to Pachmarhi in Hoshangabad District. Traditionally, the site is believed to be the entrance to Patal. This valley had long been cut off from the civilized culture outside and was discovered only few years back. Patalkot has been a home to a tribal culture and custom since its origin.

Tourism

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