Peak Season
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters in January
Madhya Pradesh, India
January is the best month for Bhimbetka. Cool, dry air and clear light make the 30,000-year-old rock paintings vivid against the sandstone.
The January story
The 15 open shelters are spread across a hillside walk — January weather makes this comfortable and unhurried. Combine with Bhopal (45km) for a full day.
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Peak winter. 8-24°C. Clear, pleasant, ideal.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy drive from Bhopal. Parking at site entrance.. road condition: Excellent — just off NH46.. public transport: Local bus from Bhopal to Obaidullaganj, then auto 7km. Or direct taxi from Bhopal.. from nearest city: Bhopal — 45km, 1hr. Obaidullaganj — 7km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. rescue: SDRF MP. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 active in MP. police station: Obaidullaganj PS — 7km. nearest hospital: Obaidullaganj PHC — 7km. AIIMS Bhopal / Hamidia Hospital — 45km.
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage at site (highway-adjacent). Full coverage in Bhopal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Incredible educational value — oldest human art, Easy walking trail between shelters, UNESCO site — builds world heritage awareness, Visual learning — paintings tell stories without words
Elevation
600m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗None — ideal month
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak winter. 8-24°C. Clear, pleasant, ideal. |
| February | 5/5 | Late winter. 10-28°C. Comfortable, dry. |
| March | 4/5 | Spring. 14-34°C. Warm days, manageable mornings. |
| April | 3/5 | Pre-summer. 20-40°C. Hot. |
| May | 2/5 | Summer. 25-44°C. Extreme heat. |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon. 28-42°C. Heat + humidity building. |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. 24-34°C. Heavy rain. |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon. 24-32°C. Continuous rain. |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon. 22-33°C. Rain tapering. |
| October | 4/5 | Autumn. 18-33°C. Dry, pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | Early winter. 12-28°C. Perfect conditions. |
| December | 5/5 | Winter. 8-24°C. Cool, clear, ideal. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhopal — 45km, 1hr. Obaidullaganj — 7km.. Roads: Excellent — just off NH46.. Self-drive: Easy drive from Bhopal. Parking at site entrance.. Public transport: Local bus from Bhopal to Obaidullaganj, then auto 7km. Or direct taxi from Bhopal.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
600m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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