Chaturbhuj Nala Rock Paintings

Chaturbhuj Nala Rock Paintings are a group of prehistoric rock shelters located in the Chaturbhuj Nala gorge within Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near the Gandhi Sagar Dam on the Chambal River, the site contains numerous rock art panels depicting human figures, animals, hunting scenes and geometric motifs spanning from the Mesolithic to historic periods, making it one of central India's important rock art complexes.

Visitors can expect a rugged gorge landscape with sandstone rock shelters along the seasonal Chaturbhuj Nala stream inside Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. The shelters contain faded but extensive paintings in red, white and ochre showing humans, animals, hunting, herding and geometric patterns. Access involves walking along uneven rocky paths and climbing to shelters. The setting is natural and forested with views of the Chambal River reservoir and dam area. A local guide is typically needed to locate and interpret the panels.