7 Night 8 Days Bhopal Tour Package with Panchmarhi, Bhimbetka and Sanchi Stupa

The state which is known as ‘Heart of India’ has a lot to offer in terms of exploration, arts, culture, history and tradition. Madhya Pradesh is also the second largest state of India, making it a unique proposition altogether.

We start our 7 nights 8 days Bhopal Tour with Panchmarhi, Bhimbetka and Sanchi
Stupa from the city of Bhopal. Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh which was founded back in 1707. Bhopal has so much to offer to a traveller looking to explore its soul, sights, and sounds. The historic areas perfectly amalgamate  with the modern well-planned urban developments. There are two main lakes – the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake, which form the nucleus of the city.

Bhimbetka Caves is a really unique archaeological site of India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it has over 750 rock shelters which span over 10kms. According to findings, these shelters were inhabited over a 100,000 years ago and many rock paintings and artifacts have been found which support the theory. The name ‘Bhimbetka’ is derived from the historic tale of Mahabharata, and according to the legends it is said  that Bhim, one of the Pandavas sat (‘baitha’ in Hindi) in this place during their exile, and thus, the place got its name ‘Bhimbetka’, the sitting place of Bhim.

Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex in the town of Sanchi. It is one of the oldest stone structures in India built during the Mauryan period and it also has a tag of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Shanti Stupa was commissioned by one of the greatest emperors of India, Ashoka, the instigator of the Maurya dynasty. The inception of Stupas was done to redistribute the mortal remains of Lord Buddha in the third century BC. This huge hemispherical dome is 54ft. high, which comprises a central chamber where the relics of Buddha have been placed.

Panchmarhi is a hill station located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as ‘Satpura ki Rani’ or the ‘Queen of Satpura’. It is located at an average altitude of 1,067 mts and its highest point goes up to 1,352mts, known as Dhupgarh. It is known for its lush green beauty and scenic landscapes all around which has a certain charm to attract the visitors. It is also recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and has many waterfalls in it.