Top Bhopal Private Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy an easy day trip from Bhopal without worrying about catching uncomfortable, crowded public transportation. This private full-day tour takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sanchi and the Udayagiri Caves in an air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Sanchi’s Buddhist monuments from your guide, then visit the Hindu ritual site of Udayagiri Caves—both sites that many travelers overlook. Bhopal hotel transfers further simplify your day.

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.

Learn about the world's worst industrial disaster, the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, during this private tour of the Union Carbide Factory. Follow your guide through the abandoned factory and listen to engaging commentary to understand the circumstances and consequences of the accident in December of 1984. Visit the Remember Bhopal Museum to further enhance your understanding and pay tribute to those who lost their lives.

Enjoy a day out of Bhopal without worrying about navigation, or catching slow, uncomfortable public transportation. Visit two ancient sites in a day: the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Bhimbetka rock shelters and the Bhojeshwar Temple in Bhojpur. Round-trip Bhopal hotel transfers simplify your day. Your private guide provides interesting commentary along the way, so you learn more than you would visiting these historic sites alone.

The cave paintings at Lascaux in France are often described as the greatest prehistoric art in the world. They are 17,000 years old. The paintings at Bhimbetka are nearly twice as old. This UNESCO World Heritage site in the Vindhya hills outside Bhopal has 750 rock shelters with paintings dating back 30,000 years, showing animals, hunters, warriors and magical creatures in layers that span the full arc of human prehistory from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. Forty kilometres away, the Bhojpur Temple was built by King Bhoja in the 11th century — the king who founded Bhopal and wrote a treatise on civil engineering that described the construction of flying machines. His temple was never completed, which makes it more fascinating not less. Private car from Bhopal, expert guide, entry fees and lunch included. 5 Senses Tours is recognised by the Department of Tourism, a winner of the Outlook Responsible Tourism Award and the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award.

Learn more about ancient Indian history and religion on an easy day tour from Bhopal, without worrying about navigation or catching buses or trains. After a Bhopal hotel pickup, explore the Buddhist stupa of Sanchi, built in the third century BC. Then visit the Hindu Udayeshwara Temple, dedicated to Shiva, to admire its intricately carved sandstone architecture.

Bhopal, the capital of the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh was the site of one of the world’s worst industrial disaster in 1984. Residents of Bhopal were exposed to the highly toxic Methyl Isocyanate gas as it leaked from the Union Carbide factory. Over 20,000 people are believed to have died and thousands more were left permanently disabled. Even today the after-effects are visible in the high incidence of chromosomal aberrations seen in the next generation. Visit the abandoned Union Carbide factory and the nearby affected sites to witness  the dark side of industrial progress. Highlights: • Abandoned Union Carbide factory • Affected neighbourhoods • Bhopal Museum (Museum Remain Closed On Every Monday)