Humans Lived Here 30,000 Years Ago! 🪨 (Madhya Pradesh 🇮🇳)

This is the Bhimbetka rock shelters, India's incredible 'city of rocks' where some of Asia's first inhabitants lived and left some of the first art on the rocks.

If you want a guide for Bhimbetka, you can contact Vimal on +91 9893 280 326.

00:00 India’s Bhimbetka rock shelters
03:14 Entering the rock shelters
04:17 Rock paintings
08:40 More rock paintings
16:02 "Zoo Rock" paintings
23:30 Famous red rock paintings
27:35 The youngest rock paintings
32:00 Large bison rock painting
36:00 Fighting paintings
39:58 Horse riding paintings
41:17 Dancing rock paintings
43:27 Should you visit Bhimbetka?

Bhimbetka, nestled within the Vindhya mountain range in Madhya Pradesh, India, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its captivating rock shelters and ancient cave paintings.

These shelters, dating back over 30,000 years, serve as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of early human civilizations.

The paintings here depict scenes of daily life, hunting expeditions, and religious rituals, offering invaluable insights into prehistoric human existence.

Bhimbetka's significance extends beyond its artistic treasures; it serves as a window into the evolution of human culture and creativity, making it a site of immense archaeological and anthropological importance.

Visiting Bhimbetka is like stepping back in time and experiencing the vivid narratives painted by our ancestors on the canvas of stone.

To reach Bhimbetka rock shelters, one can follow these directions:

1. By Air: The nearest airport to Bhimbetka is the Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal, which is approximately 45 kilometres away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or use other public transportation to reach Bhimbetka.

2. By Train: The nearest railway station to Bhimbetka is the Bhopal Junction Railway Station, which is well-connected to major cities across India. From Bhopal, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Bhimbetka, which is around 45 kilometres away.

3. By Road: Bhimbetka is easily accessible by road. It is located about 45 kilometres south of Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. You can drive to Bhimbetka via National Highway 46, which connects Bhopal to other cities in the region.

Once you arrive near Bhimbetka, you can follow signboards and directions to the entrance of the rock shelters. From there, you may need to walk a short distance to access the main site and explore the fascinating rock paintings and shelters.

The entry fee is just Rs. 150 ($1.80) per car. There is no entry fee for the caves.

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