One Day Adventure Itinerary in Bhopal

  1. 8:00AM: Trek to the Bhimbetka Caves
    40 minutes (28.9 km) from Bhopal city centre

    Begin your day with a thrilling trek to the Bhimbetka Caves located in the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary. The caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and feature ancient rock paintings created by early humans.

  2. 11:00AM: Paddleboating at Upper Lake
    22 minutes (8.6 km) from Bhimbetka Caves

    Head to Upper Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes in India for a scenic paddleboat ride. Explore the beauty of the lake and take in the views of the surrounding hills.

  3. 1:00PM: Local cuisine at Manohar Dairy & Restaurant
    15 minutes (4.7 km) from Upper Lake

    Stop for a quick lunch at Manohar Dairy & Restaurant, known for its delectable range of chaats, sweets and savouries. Don't forget to try the local specialty, Poha-Jalebi.

  4. 3:00PM: Rock Climbing at the National Rock Climbing Complex
    21 minutes (9.1 km) from Manohar Dairy & Restaurant

    Take a breathtaking challenge and scale the 50-feet high natural rock face at the National Rock Climbing Complex. The complex provides both beginner and advanced level courses and equipment for climbers.

  5. 6:00PM: Sunset at the Sair Sapata
    10 minutes (4.3 km) from National Rock Climbing Complex

    End your adventurous day at the Sair Sapata, a modern entertainment complex featuring adventure sports, a musical fountain and panoramic sunset views on its terrace.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bhimbetka Caves trekking (2 hours, free)
  • Paddleboating at Upper Lake (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Manohar Dairy & Restaurant lunch (1 hour, INR 400)
  • Rock Climbing (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Sair Sapata visit (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2600

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Bhojpur Temple, known for its unfinished architectural marvel, or the Van Vihar National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

If you have less time, you can skip the paddleboat ride at Upper Lake or shorten the rock climbing experience to an hour.

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