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Bhopal to Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
A day drive south-east from Bhopal on the Hoshangabad (Narmadapuram) highway to the Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with around 243 shelters and paintings that span the Palaeolithic to the medieval period. The last stretch climbs a forested ridge of the Vindhyas.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 46 km, about 1 hour each way. The site is open daily in daylight hours; October-March is best. Combine with Bhojpur temple for a full day.
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23.2327, 77.4010
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Walk through the Auditorium rock shelter
- See the densely painted Zoo Rock
- Find the Boar Rock painting
- Visit Bhojeshwar Temple at Bhojpur on the way
- Stop at the Ratapani forest edge near Obedullaganj
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+146 m
Total Descent
-120 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
5.5
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.23
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
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Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 47.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Before you go: Bhopal to Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
Best time to go
Oct–Mar
October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.
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