Bhimbetka Rock Shelters – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Why Visit?
- One of the oldest human habitations in the world (over 30,000 years old).
- Contains 500+ prehistoric rock paintings, depicting hunting scenes, animals, and daily life.
- These caves show evidence of early human evolution and cultural practices.
✅ Best Things to See:
- Zoo Rock – A cave with drawings of animals like elephants, deer, and tigers.
- Boar Rock – A painting showing a giant boar attacking a man.
- Auditorium Cave – The largest rock shelter, believed to have been a meeting place.
Location: Raisen District (Near Bhopal)
Best Time to Visit: October – March
Highlight: The caves are older than the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge!