Cascading waterfalls from a height of approximately 300 feet make for an awesome picnic spot at Paataalpaani (Patalpani) !! The picturesque and calm ambience around the waterfalls, set amidst lush Greenery, is worth a visit, during and after monsoons !! The depth of the pool that is formed by the waterfall is considered to be so deep that it goes into the netherworld, and thus the name - Paataalpaani !! The exciting hill ranges and rugged terrain makes it a perfect place to also go trekking and hiking !! You may also get to see a lot of birds and even monkeys, here (though be careful with monkeys) !!
After monsoon, and during winters, it's the perfect place for a day-outing / picnic !! Like in most of such places, you'll have to carry your own food, drinks, mats, & even garbage bags !! There is only one small shop that serves tea, coffee, samosas, chips, and some other dry snacks too !! But, during the season days, there are hawkers selling regional produce including cucumber, imli (tamarind), bhuna chana (roasted Black gram), bhutta (roasted corn-on-the-cob), etc. !!
Although the Paataalpaani railway station (PTP) is just around 1 km from the spot, the metre-gauge (narrow gauge) trains are slow and very infrequent; you'll have to walk up the waterfalls spot from there
!! The station is on the Ujjain-Khadwa route, and is just about 7-8 km after the Mhow station !! But here, you should not miss the one-of-its-kinds heritage journeys on the special and rocking Paataalpaani - Kalakund Heritage Train (click on the link to check details) !! Other public transport doesn't get you directly here, but the nearest bus-stop is around 6 km away !! Ample parking for your own vehicles is available there !!
However, like in most natural mountainous places, you need to exercise caution here !! Due to some unfortunate fatal accidents in the past, this place has become infamous, but you need to take full care and NOT go near water, or inside the stream !! Cliffs/edges have been protected with railings, but you can stay away from the edge !! IndoreRocks.com also strongly recommends that you DO NOT THROW ANY LITTER THERE and help keep the place neat, clean, Green, and natural !! You can always carry your garbage back, if there isn't proper disposal facility available !!
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