Bhimbetka Tour Package from Mumbai (3 Days)
3-day Bhimbetka tour from Mumbai: Bhopal, Bhimbetka, Bhojpur and Sanchi. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,450 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
18° – 31°C
October in Bhimbetka
Description
3-day Bhimbetka tour from Mumbai: Bhopal, Bhimbetka, Bhojpur and Sanchi. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,450 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 9 handpicked stops, including Tribal Museum, Taj-ul-Masajid, Upper Lake and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Royal Sun Palace Mp Nagar Zone 2, Bhopal. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Bhimbetka
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 8°C – 40°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bhopal, the city of lakes
Reach Bhopal by train from Mumbai, where our driver meets you. Check in at your hotel in Bhopal. See the Tribal Museum, one of the best museums in India, where tribal artists of Madhya Pradesh have built whole rooms of their homes, gods and stories. Visit the pink Taj-ul-Masajid, one of the largest mosques in Asia, and the old city of the Begums round the Chowk. End with a boat ride or a walk on the Upper Lake at sunset. Overnight stay in Bhopal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mumbai to Bhopal
830 km · ~17h 56m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mumbai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 415Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 565Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 715Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhopalBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mumbai to Bhopal
830 km · ~18h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mumbai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mumbai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mumbai → Bhopal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
- Arrive in Bhopal
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mumbai to Bhopal
Nearest railway stations: Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai, Bhopal Jn for Bhopal.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Tribal Museum
Tribal art and life of Madhya Pradesh, made by tribal artists.
- 2
Taj-ul-Masajid
A great pink mosque begun by the Begums of Bhopal.
- 3
Upper Lake
The large lake of Bhopal, best at sunset.
Bhimbetka rock shelters and Bhojpur
Today's travel: from Bhopal to Bhimbetka (about 46 km, 1 hr), from Bhimbetka to Bhojpur (about 26 km, 30 min) and from Bhojpur to Bhopal (about 29 km, 30 min). Drive south of Bhopal to Bhimbetka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of rock shelters in the Vindhya hills, where people painted animals, hunts and dances on the rock over thousands of years; walk the trail past the Auditorium Cave and the Zoo Rock. On the way back, see the Bhojeshwar temple at Bhojpur, begun by Raja Bhoj in the 11th century and never finished, with one of the largest lingams in India and the earthen ramp the builders left behind. Overnight stay in Bhopal.
- 1
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
Prehistoric rock paintings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 2
Bhojeshwar Temple, Bhojpur
An unfinished 11th-century temple with a giant lingam.
Sanchi and the train home
Drive to Sanchi to see the Great Stupa begun by Ashoka and its four carved gateways, Temple 17 and the site museum, then return to Bhopal for the train. Drive from Bhopal to Sanchi (about 47 km, 1 hr) and from Sanchi to Bhopal (about 47 km, 1 hr). Board the train from Bhopal back to Mumbai (about 831 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bhopal to Sanchi
47 km · ~56m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bhopal
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
47 km · 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SanchiSanchi, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bhopal to Sanchi
47 km · ~1h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bhopal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhopal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhopal → Sanchi
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~47 km
~1h 3m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹180
- Arrive in Sanchi
Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bhopal to Sanchi
Nearest railway stations: Bhopal Jn for Bhopal, Sanchi for Sanchi.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Sanchi to Bhopal
47 km · ~56m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Sanchi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
47 km · 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhopalBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Sanchi to Bhopal
47 km · ~1h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Sanchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sanchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sanchi → Bhopal
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~47 km
~1h 3m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹180
- Arrive in Bhopal
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Sanchi to Bhopal
Nearest railway stations: Sanchi for Sanchi, Bhopal Jn for Bhopal.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bhopal to Mumbai
831 km · ~17h 57m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhopal
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 416Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 566Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 716Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MumbaiMumbai, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bhopal to Mumbai
831 km · ~18h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bhopal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhopal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhopal → Mumbai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~831 km
~18h 28m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,380
- Arrive in Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bhopal to Mumbai
Nearest railway stations: Bhopal Jn for Bhopal, Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Great Stupa, Sanchi
A stupa begun under Ashoka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 2
Sanchi toranas
Four carved stone gateways with Buddhist stories.
- 3
Temple 17
One of the oldest stone temples in India.
- 4
Sanchi Museum
Finds from the hill, including Ashoka's lion capital.
Tour Overview
The rock shelters of Bhimbetka, with paintings made over thousands of years, and the great unfinished Shiva temple of Bhojpur, with Bhopal's lakes and Tribal Museum and, on the longer trip, the stupas of Sanchi.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Mumbai. The route runs Mumbai → Bhopal → Bhimbetka → Bhojpur → Bhopal → Sanchi → Bhopal → Mumbai, about 1,856 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Bhimbetka Tour from Mumbai
- Tribal Museum
- Taj-ul-Masajid
- Upper Lake
- Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
- Bhojeshwar Temple, Bhojpur
- Great Stupa, Sanchi
- Sanchi toranas
- Temple 17
Inclusions in the Bhimbetka Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mumbai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Bhimbetka Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Bhimbetka Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Mumbai → Bhopal → Bhimbetka → Bhojpur → Bhopal → Sanchi → Bhopal → Mumbai (about 1,856 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bhopal and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Bhimbetka and Sanchi are ASI sites with entry fees; Bhimbetka is open from sunrise to sunset.
Hotels: Treebo Royal Sun Palace Mp Nagar Zone 2, Bhopal, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Mumbai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹28,610 | ₹13,550 | ₹11,710 |
| 33 Persons | ₹22,910 | ₹12,520 | ₹10,680 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹20,490 | ₹11,400 | ₹9,560 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹18,890 | ₹10,890 | ₹9,050 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹15,920 | ₹10,300 | ₹8,450 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Mumbai the drive is about 830 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bhopal and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Tribal Museum
Tribal art and life of Madhya Pradesh, made by tribal artists.
Taj-ul-Masajid
A great pink mosque begun by the Begums of Bhopal.
Upper Lake
The large lake of Bhopal, best at sunset.
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 750 rock shelters, some containing paintings dating back over 10,000 years to the Mesolithic era. The paintings depict hunting scenes, dancing figures, and animals in red and white pigment.
Bhojeshwar Temple, Bhojpur
An unfinished 11th-century temple with a giant lingam.
Great Stupa, Sanchi
A stupa begun under Ashoka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sanchi toranas
Four carved stone gateways with Buddhist stories.
Temple 17
One of the oldest stone temples in India.
Sanchi Museum
Finds from the hill, including Ashoka's lion capital.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mumbai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Mumbai → Bhopal → Bhimbetka → Bhojpur → Bhopal → Sanchi → Bhopal → Mumbai (about 1,856 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bhopal and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Bhimbetka and Sanchi are ASI sites with entry fees; Bhimbetka is open from sunrise to sunset.
Hotels: Treebo Royal Sun Palace Mp Nagar Zone 2, Bhopal, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Mumbai on day 1 and you are back in Mumbai on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Mumbai → Bhopal → Bhimbetka → Bhojpur → Bhopal → Sanchi → Bhopal → Mumbai. That is about 1,856 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹11,710 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,450 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Mumbai and back. By cab from Mumbai the drive is about 830 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bhopal and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
Bhimbetka and Sanchi are ASI sites with entry fees; Bhimbetka is open from sunrise to sunset.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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