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BHIMBETKA TOURISM

Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh boasts of pre-historic rock shelters and some of the finest prehistoric cave paintings in South Asia. Located 45 km south of Bhopal, on the southern edge of the Vindhyachal hills, Bhimbetka was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Archaeologists are of the opinion that the caves might have been occupied over 10,000 years ago. The site has more than 700 rock shelters. Bhimbetka has 243 rock shelters and 178 are in Lakha Juar.

The caves evolved over time into rock-shelters, ideal sites for aboriginal settlements and abundant natural resources like perennial water supplies, natural shelter, rich forest flora and fauna were conducive to the development of sustainable societies and creation of notable rock art. The smooth rocks have led some scientists to believe that the area was once under water.

Bhimbetka

Bhimbetka

Overall, the landscape has a strong appealing aesthetic quality, derived from the beauty of the naturally sculpted rock formations and the contrasting lush, densely wooded vegetation, which together give the place a timeless quality.

Bhimbetka cave paintings have a striking resemblance to those discovered in the Kakadu National Park in Australia, cave paintings of Bushmen in Kalahari Desert and Upper Paleolithic Lascaux cave paintings in France.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BHIMBETKA

There are quite a few options of accommodation for tourists. The hotels in Bhimbetka are pocket-friendly. You could also consider staying in Bhopal.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN BHIMBETKA

Jalebi-poha is popular among the locals and the tourists and dhabas are the best (more like only) options to sample local food here.

BEST TIME TO VISIT BHIMBETKA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Bhimbetka is as given below. The best time to visit Bhimbetka is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1032
FebruaryBest time1032
MarchBest time3245
April3245
May3245
June3245
July3245
AugustBest time3245
SeptemberBest time3245
OctoberBest time3245
NovemberBest time1032
DecemberBest time1032

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Bhimbetka Caves and Rock Shelters

Declared a World Heritage Site in 2003, the Bhimbetka rock shelters is an archaeological site…

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  • Top 5 Caves to Explore in India

    From Meghalaya to Karnataka, these are the top caves to be explored in India.

    Charu Chowdhary August 5, 2019, 5:24 pm IST

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    Bhimbetka Rock Shelter is One of India's Best Archaeological Treasures

    Charu Chowdhary December 3, 2018, 6:22 pm IST

  • Madhya Pradesh Tourism: Best Winter Holiday Destinations in MP for 2017

    Madhya Pradesh is an alluring winter holiday destination in India and these are the best places to visit in Madhya Pradesh during winter 2017

    Dilip Merala November 6, 2017, 6:59 pm IST

  • Bhimbetka rock shelters - A must visit destination for history lovers!

    Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India, is famous for its huge forest cover, tigers and numerous temples. But not many know that it also houses…

    Preeti Kulkarni February 25, 2015, 4:35 pm IST

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