Where to Eat in Pachmarhi
Pachmarhi is a small town, and most places to eat are in and around the main market. You will find simple restaurants for thalis and dal bafla, breakfast stalls for poha jalebi and snack counters for a quick bite. MP Tourism's restaurants are another option for a sit-down meal.
Sightseeing takes up most of the day here, so plan your meals around your Gypsy trips: breakfast before the morning round, lunch back in town, and dinner after sunset at Dhupgarh. Not sure what to order? Start with the food of Pachmarhi.
1 place
Main Market
1 place
MP Tourism
Not sure what to order? The Pachmarhi food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Tips for Eating in Pachmarhi
- The main market has the widest choice, from breakfast stalls to family restaurants.
- Eat breakfast before the morning Gypsy round, as the forest points only have small stalls.
- Go early for poha jalebi, as the popular stalls often sell out by mid-morning.
- Order a Madhya Pradesh thali or dal bafla at lunch to try several local dishes at once.
- Expect queues at dinner time during the summer holidays, Diwali, Christmas and New Year.
- Carry cash for small stalls and snack counters.
- Keep dinner fairly early, especially in winter, when the town goes quiet soon after dark.
Questions
Pachmarhi — FAQ
Where should I eat in Pachmarhi?
2 places are listed here, across 2 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
Are there good vegetarian restaurants in Pachmarhi?
Yes — 1 of the places listed is pure vegetarian, and the food-type badge on every card tells you before you set out.
What should I order in Pachmarhi?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Pachmarhi food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
Is there food at the sightseeing points in Pachmarhi?
Only small stalls selling tea and snacks, at points such as Bee Falls, Jata Shankar and Dhupgarh. Have a proper meal in town before your Gypsy trip and carry water.
Are restaurants in Pachmarhi expensive?
No. Pachmarhi suits most budgets, with breakfast stalls and simple restaurants around the main market. Hotel restaurants cost more.
Can I get non-vegetarian food in Pachmarhi?
Yes. Some restaurants serve non-vegetarian dishes alongside vegetarian food, but most local dishes are vegetarian and many eateries are pure vegetarian, so check before you sit down.