Bhopal - Salkanpur - Bhimbetka - Bhojpur - Bhopal 1 Day

Salkanpur

Salkanpur is known for its famous Durga Temple. This sacred siddhpeeth of Vindhyavasni Beejasan devi (one of the incarnation of the “Hindu” goddess “Durga'' is on an 800 foot high hill rock, in the village Salkanpur near Rehti village, 70 km from Bhopal.

The deity, Ma Durga Beejasan is held in high esteem by her followers & locals. Thousands of people visit this place everyday climbing more than 1000 steps. Every year a grand fair is held in Salkanpur during Navratris. It is a very old Temple but at present it is renovated by Salkanpur Trust.

Bhimbetka

As the name itself suggests, this historic place is closely related to the legendary figure Bhim, the second in the Pandavas. The popular belief is that, it was here that Bhim took a brief rest during his exile. The word Bimbetka literally means Bim’s lounge.

Enclosed by the northern tassel of the majestic Vindhyans, Bhimbetka in Bhopal is characterized by rock-strewn topography with thick woods and wrinkled precipices. The biggest depository of antediluvian knacks in India, Bhimbetka is a retreat of serenity and harmony for the picnickers. One of the most primitive dwellings of the human race, Bhimbetka boasts of a history of 35000 years old. In fact, the place has witnessed a cultural sequence right from the late Stone Age to the early historic period. The flamboyant paintings that depict the living styles of primeval mankind are definitely a treasure house of information and a precious narrative in the history of man.

Bhojpur

Bhojpur is a town of historical and religious importance in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh, India. Bhojpur is situated on the Betwā River, 28 km from Bhopal, the state capital of Madhya Pradesh. The site is located on sandstone ridges typical of central India, next to a deep gorge through which the Betwā River flows. Two large dams, constructed of massive hammer-dressed stones, were built in the eleventh century to divert and block the Betwā, creating a large lake.