2 nights · Easy · The lake city of Bhopal with day trips to the Sanchi stupas, Bhimbetka rock shelters and Bhojpur.
Day 1: Bhopal and Sanchi
- Visit Taj-ul-Masajid in the old city in the morning.
- Spend the afternoon at the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya on Shyamla Hills.
- End the day with a boat ride and sunset at the Upper Lake.
Day 2: Bhopal and Sanchi
- Leave Bhopal early for Sanchi, about 46 km away.
- Walk around the Sanchi Stupa complex and its gateways.
- See the Sanchi Archaeological Museum (closed on Fridays).
- Drive to the Udayagiri Caves, then return to Bhopal.
Getting here from Bhopal and Sanchi: Road, about 5 hours.
2 nights · Moderate · Hill station in the Satpura range, ringed by forest, waterfalls, caves and viewpoints.
Day 3: Arrival day
- Travel from Bhopal and Sanchi to Pachmarhi (about 5 hours).
- Walk or take an auto to Pandav Caves in the late afternoon.
- Visit Jata Shankar before it closes.
Day 4: Pachmarhi
- Morning at Bee Falls.
- Gypsy to Apsara Vihar and walk on to the Rajat Prapat viewpoint.
- Stop at Handi Khoh on the way back.
Day 5: Pachmarhi
- Gypsy tour to Mahadeo Hill and Gupt Mahadev.
- Short trek at Reechgarh.
- Drive up to Dhoopgarh for sunset.
Afterwards: Pachmarhi to Pipariya station is about 1.5 hours; Bhopal is about 5 hours.
Travel times between stops are rough estimates for planning; check current timetables and road conditions before you go. Each day links to the full guide for that place.
