We Always talk about the History, we have seen many places which depicts the rich heritage of our country, we have heard many true stories about the same.
we have also heard about one of the place which is an UNESCO World Heritage site and in the heart of India which is Madhya Pradesh. Its name is "Bhim Betka" which has caves which are more than one lac year old and it is believed that 12000 year ago humans use to live in these caves.
all the caves are from paleolithic age.
Where is this place
This place is approximately 46 kilometers from BHOPAL, which is the Capital of Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh is called heart of India and is home of many historical places.
How to Reach Bhim Betka
You can reach to Bhopal from your respective locations by Road, Air & Train. Bhopal is connected through Trains and Flights from the Major Cities.
By Road you can travel from any of the city or states in India,
After reaching Bhopal either you can hire a cab or can go by bus to the Bhim Betka.
Entry Ticket at Bhim Betka
As it is a UNESCO World Heritage site so there is an Entry ticket for the same.
If you are going by walk there form the ticket counter, it is Rs. 12 per person an d if you are going by your own car, then the ticket is Rs. 150 Per car.
What to explore in Bhim Betka
Bhim Betka has more than 750 caves which are more than 1 Lac year old caves. It is believed that 12000 years ago humans use to live in these caves.
There are many signs of human lives living in these caves and one of the greatest sign is the paintings which they have done one the caves surface.
You can clearly identify the paintings and shapes which are painted on the caves surfaces.
In many caves you will get to see the paintings of Animals, or humans, humans sitting and riding horse and sitting on elephant etc.
The most Interesting thing is that, these paintings are still visible on the caves surface after 12000 years and have not faded away.
Its an MP Tourism Site also so you will find the cleanliness and also the MP Tourism managed this really well.
IF you are in Madhya Pradesh and in Bhopal and would love to explore the Historical pleases, then you should not miss this amazing place. we dint have much time as it needs 2 days atleast to explore all the Caves. we were able to exploreo nly 13-14 caves in 2-3 hours.
enjoy out VLog also which we made on Bhim Betka.
Happy travelling!!!!