Full-Day Private Tour from Bhopal to Bhojpur and Bhimbetka

7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Full-Day Private Tour from Bhopal to Bhojpur and Bhimbetka, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy visiting the neolithic age site of massive rock shelters at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Bhimbetka ancient rock shelters and the Bhojpur temple. A personal chauffeur and private guide will provide you with all attention and information you could want on this 8-hour tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: City Tours India

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Fuel, parking fees and taxes
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bhopal city only
Included: Private guide
Included: Visit to Bhimbetka and Bhojpur.
Included: Personal chauffeur with a air-conditioned car

Not included

Not included: Entrance tickets
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

4 hours Admission included

Start the tour after meeting Private Guide and personal chauffeur at Hotel/ Airport/ Railway Station in Bhopal city and proceed to Bhimbetka and Bhojpur.

Bhimbetka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and lies about 50 km away from Bhopal (approx. 1:30 hour).

Bhimbetka is known for the 700 rock shelters belonging to the Neolithic age. It was granted the UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2003. The highlight here is the paintings on the walls of the caves which depict the life of the pre-historic cave-dwellers. It is mind-boggling to know that Bhimbetka is the site of earliest human dwellings dating back to 35,000 years (yes, 35,000 not 3,500!). The caves are so old that they span from the late Stone Age to the early historic period. The inhabitants of these caves over the years had created their own stone floors. A variety of implements & tools that were used at that time can be made our from the paintings - including hand-axes, cleavers and scrapers to remove flesh and fat from the skin of slaughter animals and the collared earth called "Ochers". There are paintings of even stone hand mills for grinding grain and nuts.

The paintings in these rock shelters give a good insight into the feelings of humans at that time – their aspirations an fears. Even though their expressions are crude in nature, one can make out scenes of domestic life – including a woman with a child or performing household chores. The other side of humans can be seen in the paintings of raids during warfare and hunting of animals. Among animals one can see outlines of what look like horse, elephant, rhino & other domesticated animals. These cave paintings help us in understanding and bridging the gap between our ancestors and us.
Bhojeshwar Temple

3 hours Admission included

Then proceed to Bhojpur that lies between Bhopal and Bhibetka located about 25 km away. It has an unfinished sun temple called the Bhojeshwar Temple which has the largest Shiv Lingams in India. Although the temple itself looks like a ruin, it is frequented by devotees. The temple is at a slight height, and its location affords a view of neighbouring area for quite some distance.

On completion of the tour, drive back to Bhopal city and get dropped off at Hotel/ Airport and railway station in Bhopal City.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Jaishree Palace
OYO 12341 Madhuram Landmark
Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal
OYO 27652 Platinum Stays
Treebo Trend Taste Of India
OYO 4406 Hotel Arya Palace
Cosy Guest House Near Indus Garden
OYO 22249 Singing Birds Home Stay
OYO Hotel The Bhanvi
FabExpress Comfortable Stay
OYO 30182 Ole Homes Chunabhatti
Hotel Pathik

and 115 more pickup points

Please provide the hotel details while booking for smooth arrangements.

Using your ticket

Private tour of Bhojpur and Bhimbetka from Bhopal

What's Included

Visit to Bhimbetka and Bhojpur.
Private guide
Personal chauffeur with a air-conditioned car
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bhopal city only
Fuel, parking fees and taxesWhat's Not Included
Entrance tickets
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinksWhat to Remember
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or those using wheelchairs

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or those using wheelchairs