The Bhimbetka Caves or ‘rock shelters’ are a group of 750 pre-historic caves located near Bhopal in Central Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. The caves, which are a World Heritage Site now, were accidentally discovered by an archaeologist in 1957. These natural cut rock structures are a treasurous find worth exploring on Central India tour for anyone who is curious about the pre-historic era.
Widely acknowledged as the earliest art works in South Asia, a large number of the caves have rock paintings, dating back from the Paleolithic times (old-stone age) to historic times – spanning over 40,000 years. Apart from this rich cultural and historical attribute, the natural setting of the caves is breathtakingly beautiful. The lush green forests, the hills, landscapes and the peaceful vibe offers a serene and pure atmosphere that enchants the nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike.
You can too plan an exciting adventure to India’s oldest known rock cut caves with our Hidden Treasures of Central India tour.
Discovering the ancient Bhimbetka Caves on Central India tour
Here is a 9-day Central India tour that takes you to the rich gems of Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India. It’s time to unravel the treasure trove of architectural wonders awaiting to be explored. So lets discover these together!
Here are the key highlights:
Day 1: Indore – Arrival: Pickup from Airport. Transport to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Indore.
Day 2: Indore Sightseeing: Places covered – Krishnapura Chhatri, Mahatma Gandhi Hall, Kanch Mandir, Lal Bagh Palace, Khajrana Ganesh Temple, Nehru Park, Rajwada Palace, Indore Museum.
Day 3: Indore – Mandu: After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive to Mandu. Enroute, visit the Shri Omkar Mandhata temple, Somnath Gauri Temple, and Siddhnath temple in Omkareshwar. Next stop is Maheshwar to visit the Rajarajeswara temple, Jaleshwar temple and Ahilyeshwar temple. Continue drive to Mandu. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Mandu.
Day 4: Mandu Sightseeing: Places covered – Mandu: Jahaz Mahal, Rupmati Pavilion¸ Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Jami Masjid, the Hindola Mahal.
Day 5: Mandu – Ujjain: After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive to Ujjain. Enroute, visit the Dhar Fort, Bhoj Shala and Bagh Caves in Dhar. Continue drive to Mandu. On reaching, visit the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Bhartruhari Caves. Later, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Ujjain.
Day 6: Ujjain – Bhopal: After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive to Bhopal. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. After some relaxation, Sadar Manzil, Moti Masjid, Taj-ul-Masjid, Shaukat Mahal, Lower Lake and Upper Lake. Bhojpur Temple and Lakshmi Narayan temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Bhopal.
Day 7: Day excursion to Sanchi: After breakfast, head for full day sightseeing tour of Sanchi. On reaching, visit the Great Stupa, Stupa 3, Ashoka Pillar, Temple 17, Great Stupa, Stupa 3 and Temple 17. Drive back to Bhopal. Overnight stay at hotel in Bhopal.
Day 8: Bhopal – Bhimbetka – Bhojpur – Bhopal: After breakfast, head for sightseeing tour of Bhimbetka and Bhojpur. Visit the ancient Bhimbetka Rock Shelter Caves in Bhimbetka and the famous Bhojeshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Bhojpur. Drive back to Bhopal. Overnight stay at hotel in Bhopal.
Day 9: Bhopal – Departure: After breakfast, checkout from the hotel. Transfer to Airport to board flight for onward journey.
And that’s a wrap!
To up the fun quotient, you can also club a spine-chilling wildlife safari at the iconic wildlife parks of Madhya Pradesh – Kanha, Pench and Bandhavgarh. These are the top famous natural attractions where you could spot the Indian tigers in the wild. You can opt for a jeep or canter safari for a joyride that takes you through the core area of their wildlerness.
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Let the adventure begin!
