Bhopal offers a blend of many ethnic religions that have enriched the culture of this place and thus made it one of the chosen tourist destinations of Madhya Pradesh. This favorite tourist destination is characterized by a sprawling landscape dotted with placid lakes. The beauty of this place attracts many a tourist from parts of India and abroad. Excursions from Bhopal are worth visiting, equally exciting and provide the tourists an unforgettable lifetime experience. Bhopal offers some outstanding locations for excursions like.
The paintings in the Bhimbetka Caves belonging to the Neolithic age depict the life of the prehistoric cave dwellers. These caves are located about 46 kilometers south of Bhopal. Sanchi presents Buddhist works of art dating back to the third century B.C. Buddhists from many countries all over the world come to Sanchi to celebrate the triple anniversary of Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenments and Parinirvana. Panchmarhi located in the Satpura hills is a fascinating experience. Legend has it that it was in the forests of Panchmarhi that the Pandavas spent some part of their exile. The cave shelters in the Mahadeo Hills, containing rock paintings believed to have been made during A.D. 500-800, are the prime attraction for tourists here. Bhojpur, known as the 'Somnath of the East’ is famous for the Bhojeshwar Temple. The temple till today remains one of the best examples of temple architecture of the 11th to 13th centuries A.D. |
