Bhopal, Sanchi & Bhimbetka: lakes, stupas and rock art: 3-day itinerary

3 daysBest time: Oct–MarHeritageNature

Day 1

9:30 AMTaj-ul-MasajidOne of India's largest mosques; dress modestly Map
11:30 AMTribal MuseumColourful halls on tribal life Map
3:00 PMVan Vihar National ParkDrive or cycle past animals by the lake Map
5:30 PMUpper Lake (Bhojtal)Sunset by the Upper Lake Map

Day 2

8:30 AMSanchi StupaAbout 45 km from Bhopal; go early Map
12:00 PMUdayagiri CavesRock-cut caves from the Gupta age Map
2:00 PMHeliodorus PillarAncient stone pillar near Udayagiri Map

Day 3

8:30 AMBhojeshwar Temple, BhojpurUnfinished temple with a giant Shiva linga Map
11:00 AMBhimbetka Rock SheltersPrehistoric rock paintings; wear good shoes Map

What a 3-day trip to Bhopal costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,800 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹14,300 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹31,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Bhopal is not included.

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