Priyadarshini Point is named after Smt. Indira Gandhi, the first women Prime Minister of India. The point gives a breath taking scenic view of Pachmarhi. This is the point from where captain Forsyth first viewed the beauty of Pachmarhi in 1857, and therefore, it is also known as Forsyth Point.
This vantage viewing point marks the place from where Pachmarhi was discovered by Captain Forsyth in 1857. The British developed Pachmarhi as a resort and their influence is embodied in its churches and colonial architecture.