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Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

Bhimbetka, Bhopal, India
Ranked #2 of 12 attractions in Bhopal
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Caverns/ Caves
Description: The pre-historic cave paintings depict life in the Neolithic age.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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The rock shelters of Bhimbetka are a collection of sandstone outcrops on the top of a hill, worn into twisted shapes by wind and rain, and a home to prehistoric men for many tens of thousands of years. Some of the rock paintings have been dated back to 30,000 years, which makes them substantially older than the very famous paintings... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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Its like mystery unrevealed ... Had not heard of this place till I came to Bhopal ... Its one of the world heritage site of MP .. Found it interesting , with cave paintings almost 10000 years old . The place looks interesting , and eerie . One must see this if he visits Bhopal , its just about 40... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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This is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located around 50 kms away from Bhopal but the condition of the roads is not too good so it takes around 2 hours to reach from Bhopal. The paintings on the rocks are out of this world. The site is quite well maintained and is a pleasure to visit.

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hyderabad, india
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka must be on any person's itinerary while travelling in Central India. The Shelters were inhabited by men some 100000 years ago. They contain rock art from different millenniums - 10000 years BP to 3000 years BP - showing continuing habitation by men for thousands of years. The Shelters are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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We stopped off on the road between Satpura and Bhopal and were provided with a lovely lady (speaking perfect English)to guide us. It took perhaps an hour and a half to have a thorough tour and marvel at the paintings. The highlight of an otherwise humdrum drive.

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Bhopal, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Never stop your kids from painting the walls you never know when they are contributing to create a history. If you don’t believe me than do pay visit to bhim betika near Bhopal. Here you can witness the scenes that depict hunting, dancing, music, horse and elephant riders, animals fighting, honey collection, decoration of bodies, disguises, masking and household scenes.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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It's a group of cave shelters (more than 500 caves) having beautiful rock paintings,with wonderful sorroundingscaves were discovered by Dr.Wakanker,an Indian archeologist. paintings are by vegetable colours.stll well preserved.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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You shall be amazed at the still quite clearly visible sketches and paintings in the Rock Shelters at Bhimbetka, which is around 45 Km from Bhopal on the National Highway to Hoshangabad. There is an MP Tourism hotel along the NH where you can stay overnight. However, it is just beside the Rly. tracks and it is a bit difficult... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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I was enroute from Bhopal to Satpura National Park when the driver asked me if I wanted to see some cave paintings. I am so glad that I said yes, because a wonder awaited me. This remote clump of rocks which had many overhangscontained work by pre-history people who found the position which gave excellent views of the surrounding countryside.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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The Bhimbetka rock shelters are a series of caves near Bhopal where there are drawings made by the cave dwellers. The site is around 60km from Bhopal but the high way was in such bad condition that it takes 3 hours to reach the place. Please carry water and snacks to the shelters as there are no stores nearby.

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