Top Bhopal Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Commence your day at 7:30 AM with a pick-up from your Bhopal hotel, setting the stage for a nature-filled expedition. Embark on a 28-kilometer drive to Bhoj Wetland, renowned for its avian diversity. Your guide leads a 4-hour exploration, unveiling the treasures of this natural haven, including the Indian skimmer and bar-headed goose. Engage in a guided nature walk, capturing photographs and absorbing the ecological significance of wetlands. After a delightful lunch break, the tour shifts to Bhopal City. Witness the grandeur of Taj-ul-Masajid, one of Asia's largest mosques, and delve into its architectural and cultural significance. Discover the blend of Mughal and Hindu styles at Gauhar Mahal, followed by a visit to the State Museum, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Madhya Pradesh. Conclude your day with a leisurely stroll through vibrant Bhopal markets, immersing yourself in the local culture and craftsmanship.

Embark on a fascinating day trip from Bhopal to explore the ancient wonders of Bhimbetka Rock Shelters and the majestic Bhojpur Temple. Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Bhopal, leading you to the archaeological marvel of Bhimbetka. Discover the rock shelters that showcase the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the Paleolithic age. Marvel at stone age rock paintings that offer a glimpse into the rich history of the region, some of which are around 30,000 years old. Following this historical exploration, proceed to Bhojpur, home to a renowned Shiva temple. Admire the craftsmanship of one of India's largest lingas, meticulously carved from a single rock. After a day filled with archaeological wonders, return to Bhopal and conclude your tour with a drop-off at your hotel.

Spend the day exploring Sanchi and Udayagiri from Bhopal. See the majestic stupas, temples, and monasteries of Sanchi and learn about their historical and religious significance, and discover monuments that were built more than 2000 years ago. Find where Buddha’s relics are kept, then travel on to the Udayagiri Caves, an intricate complex of underground Hindu temples.

Discover India’s religious heritage as you explore two temples outside of Bhopal. Alongside a private guide, head to the Buddhist stupa of Sanchi built in the third century BC, to learn how Emperor Ashoka wanted to spread the Buddhist philosophy. Then, head to the Hindu temple of Udayeshwara which is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva to admire its intricately carved sandstone architecture.

Get out of Bhopal or Indore for a couple of days with an easy private tour to Maheshwar. Hindu travelers and anyone interested in Indian culture and history will enjoy this tour, which includes visits to the beautiful temples along the Narmada River and silk saree weaving workshops. Learn more about Madhya Pradesh’s history and culture.

Nature-loving travelers will enjoy this private day tour of Pachmarhi that has been designed with couples in mind. Get out of Bhopal for the day and head to this hill station town, surrounded by forest, waterfalls, cliffs, and lookout points, which you’ll explore at your leisure. Avoid the hassle of impersonal group tours and spend quality time with your partner, friends, or family on a private tour.

Visit two ancient sites in a day—the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bhimbetka rock shelters, and the Hindu temple of Bhojpur. Take the stress out of organizing transport by having a Bhopal hotel pickup and drop-off included. You’ll travel with ease with a chauffeur to give you fascinating commentary along the way.

On this day trip from Bhopal, drive to Sanchi and visit the 3rd century Buddhist Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists from around the world. Also visit the 5th century Udaygiri Caves situated near the town of Vidisha. The 20 rock cut caves contain some of the oldest surviving temples in India. Highlights • Great Stupa of Sanchi • Ashoka Pillar • 5th century Udayagiri Caves

UNESCO–listed Sanchi and Udayagiri make ideal day trips from Bhopal, but organizing transport to visit both sites independently is time-consuming. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Bhopal hotel and explore both Sanchi and Udayagiri in one day. With your private guide to lead the way, admire 3rd-century Buddhist monasteries and temples, and discover ancient sanctuaries carved deep within the rocky hills.

On this day trip from Bhopal, drive to Sanchi and visit the 3rd century Buddhist Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists from around the world. Also visit the 5th century Udaygiri Caves situated near the town of Vidisha. The 20 rock cut caves contain some of the oldest surviving temples in India. Highlights • Great Stupa of Sanchi • Ashoka Pillar • 5th century Udayagiri Caves

See the highlights of Bhopal with your own private guide on this full-day tour of the City of Lakes. Visit top attractions such as the 17th-century mosque Jama Masjid, view works by Indian artists at the Bharat Bhavan arts center, and go shopping in the vibrant bazaars. Watch the sun set over the lakes to top off a private tour that can be customized to your interests. Includes private guide and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

About 30 miles from Bhopal, the capital of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, lie the historic Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka. A UNESCO World Heritage site, these are five clusters of natural rock shelters that date back to the Mesolithic age. The well preserved paintings in some of these caves are as old as 30,000 years. On this day-excursion from Bhopal visit these caves before continuing your drive to the nearby town of Bhojpur. In Bhojpur visit the 11th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. One of the biggest lingas (a phallic structure that is a symbol of Shiva) made from a single stone can be seen here. Highlights • 30,000 years old cave paintings of Bhimbetka • 7.5 feet high Shiva lingam at Bhojpur • 11th century architectural plans engraved on rocks in Bhojpur

Embark on a captivating journey through Bhopal, Sanchi, and Bhimbetka, exploring the rich cultural and historical heritage of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Begin your tour in Bhopal, the city of lakes, where you'll visit the imposing Taj-ul-Masajid and explore the vibrant markets. The next day, venture to the UNESCO-listed Sanchi Stupas, an ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site adorned with stupas, monasteries, and pillars. Explore the Udayagiri Caves, showcasing Hindu rituals and dating back to the Gupta Empire. On the third day, delve into the fascinating rock shelters of Bhimbetka, an archaeological marvel dating back to the Paleolithic age, offering glimpses into early human life on the Indian subcontinent. Conclude your journey with a visit to Bhojpur, home to a colossal Shiva linga carved from a single rock. Depart from Bhopal with cherished memories of this cultural odyssey.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Have you heard that Bhopal, the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is known as a city of contrasts? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Bhopal. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Desire to experience a true love in a romantic spot? Upper Lake is famous as Bhojtal which is believed to have been made by Paramara Raja Bhoj during his period as a King of Malwa in the 11th century. Isn’t it a perfect place to experience tranquility with you lover? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

About 30 miles from Bhopal, the capital of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, lie the historic Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka. A UNESCO World Heritage site, these are five clusters of natural rock shelters that date back to the Mesolithic age. The well preserved paintings in some of these caves are as old as 30,000 years. On this day-excursion from Bhopal visit these caves before continuing your drive to the nearby town of Bhojpur. In Bhojpur visit the 11th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. One of the biggest lingas (a phallic structure that is a symbol of Shiva) made from a single stone can be seen here. Highlights • 30,000 years old cave paintings of Bhimbetka • 7.5 feet high Shiva lingam at Bhojpur • 11th century architectural plans engraved on rocks in Bhojpur

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day private tour from Bhopal to Satpura National Park, covering 170kms in approximately 3 hours. Day one begins with a pick-up from your hotel or Bhopal airport, leading to Satpura National Park. Upon arrival, check-in at the resort and explore the mystical Panch Pandav Caves, steeped in the legend of the Mahabharata. Witness the breathtaking sunset atop Dhoopgarh, the highest peak in the Satpura Range, before enjoying a sumptuous dinner. Day two is dedicated to exploring the diverse wildlife of Satpura National Park through thrilling jeep and boat safaris, encountering majestic tigers, leopards, and a variety of bird species amidst lush forests and cascading waterfalls. Conclude your adventure on day three with breakfast at the resort before heading back to Bhopal, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

This most popular hill station of Madhya Pradesh is a treasure with ancient caves of both Hindu & Buddhism residing in harmony with serene waterfalls. Situated at 1100 m, Pachmarhi, popularly known as 'Satpura ki Rani' (Queen of Satpura), sits beautifully, embellished by nature and history, amidst the Satpura range. This beautiful region in the hills, was discovered by Captain James Forsyth in 1857. Pachmarhi is sure to make you feel calm, the way you felt when you put your bare feet on the garden grass for the first time, as a child.

Bhopal Known as the City of Lakes, is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh and is located in the central part of the Indian Subcontinent. Sanchi is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolizing high rank, which was intended to honor and shelter the relics. 

Sanchi is a small village about 30 miles from Bhopal in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site that is home to the Great Sanchi Stupa, a hemispherical structure that contains ancient relics of the Buddha and his followers. It dates back to the 3rd century B.C. and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At a 15 minutes drive from Sanchi is the town of Vidisha, the hometown of the first wife of Emperor Ashoka. Visit these two historical sites on a day-excursion from Bhopal. Highlights • Great Stupa of Sanchi • Ashoka Pillar • Charan Teerth- footprints of the Hindu God Lord Rama

Sanchi is a small village about 30 miles from Bhopal in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site that is home to the Great Sanchi Stupa, a hemispherical structure that contains ancient relics of the Buddha and his followers. It dates back to the 3rd century B.C. and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At a 15 minutes drive from Sanchi is the town of Vidisha, the hometown of the first wife of Emperor Ashoka. Visit these two historical sites on a day-excursion from Bhopal. Highlights • Great Stupa of Sanchi • Ashoka Pillar • Charan Teerth- footprints of the Hindu God Lord Rama

About 30 miles from Bhopal lies the ancient town of Sanchi that is famous for its  Buddhist Stupa. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India and was originally commissioned by the Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. On this day-trip from Bhopal visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Sanchi Stupa and the 11th century Udayeshwara Temple that is situated 40 miles from Sanchi. Highlights • 54 feet high hemisphere of Sanchi Stupa • Four ornate gateways • 11th century Udayeshwara Mahadeva Temple

Embark on a fascinating journey through time and architecture with the "Bhopal to Delhi Ancient Monuments & Mughal Architecture" itinerary. Begin your exploration in Bhopal, where you'll delve into the historical richness of Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, and Taj ul Masajid, followed by an enchanting boat ride in Upper Lake. Uncover the prehistoric wonders at Bhimbetka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing rock shelters with Stone Age paintings. Witness the architectural marvels of Sanchi's Buddhist stupas and Udayagiri Caves on a full-day excursion. Traverse the Bhoj Wetland, a haven for diverse bird species. Board the Satabdi Train to Agra, where the iconic Taj Mahal and Agra Fort await your admiration. Conclude your journey in Delhi, exploring the vibrant markets of Chandni Chowk, the serene Humayun Tomb, and the towering Qutab Minar. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of India's heritage before bidding farewell.