General Information

Where is bhimbetka located?

Madhya Pradesh state

Bhimbetka rock shelters. Bhimbetka rock shelters, series of natural rock shelters in the foothills of the Vindhya Range, central India. They are situated some 28 miles (45 km) south of Bhopal, in west-central Madhya Pradesh state.

Who discovered Bhimbetka?

Dr V. S. Wakankar

Dr V. S. Wakankar (one of the most renowned archeologists), discovered these caves in 1958. The word ‘Bhimbetka‘, derived from ‘Bhim Baitka’. These caves are named after ‘Bhima’, one of the five Pandavas of Mahabharata.

What is the importance of Bhimbetka in history?

The site of Bhimbetka has stood the test of time and remains an important testimony to the human activities that happened hundred thousands of years ago. These paintings help in understanding the life of a pre-historic man. The credit for its discovery goes to VS Wakankar.

Why were the Bhimbetka caves inhabited from Stone Age to history?

Why were the bhimbetka caves in India inhabited from stone age to history? … Some of the Stone Age rock paintings found among the Bhimbetka rock shelters are approximately 30,000 years old. The caves also deliver early evidence of dance. They were declared a World Heritage Site in 2003

Food of Bhimbetka

Since Bhimbetka is more of a tourist spot rather than a complete city, most of the eating revolves around the city of Bhopal. Early morning in Bhopal you can find various stalls serving Poha Jalebi. It sounds like a twisted combination, but is very famous amongst the local people in this region.