The Panchkot Giri or the Panchet hill is about 2100 ft (643 mt) in altitude and 18 Sq km in stretch. The mixed Sal forest of this area is famous for its rich biodiversity. Plethora of Medicinal Plants and herbs are widespread in this area. Some easily identifiable species are Amloki, Haritoki, Bahera, Kalmegh, Satamul, Anantamul, Sarpagandha, Jastimadhu, Bel, Neem, Kurchi, Gurmar etc. Bright yellow Galgali flower & Palash, the well known ‘Flame of the Forests’ paint the landscape perhaps better than any real life illustrator.

On a drive along the 7.5 km 'Jeep'-able forest road leading to the hill top the tourist may encounter groups of langur, jackal, porcupine, wild boar and yes, snakes! The rich avifauna namely the Purple Sunbird, Drongo, Indian roller, Tree pie, Oriole, Bablers, Barbets and many others are also an added attraction to the tourists. Garhpanchkot harbours a good variety of butterflies through out the years. The nature lover can easily found butterfly varieties in its natural habitat; the commonly found butterflies are Tawny Coster, Peacock Pansy, Lemon Pansy, Grey Pansy, Common Tiger, Common Leopard, Common Mormon, Common Castor, Mottled Emigrant, Viceroy, Silverline etc.