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Bhopal to Sanchi and Udaygiri: A Journey Through Ancient Temples

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Duration

8 hrs

Cancellation

Up to 5 days

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Experience a fascinating day trip from Bhopal to Sanchi and Udaygiri. Start with Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its Great Stupa and intricately carved gateways, symbolizing key aspects of Buddhist teachings. Continue to Udaygiri Caves, where you’ll explore rock-cut temples adorned with carvings of Hindu deities and mythological scenes. This tour offers a rich insight into ancient Buddhist and Hindu art and architecture. Return to Bhopal after a day of exploring these historic and spiritual landmarks.

Highlights

  • Visit Sanchi’s Great Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with intricate Buddhist carvings.
  • Explore the serene Sanchi complex, highlighting early Buddhist architecture.
  • Discover Udaygiri Caves, featuring rock-cut Hindu sculptures and inscriptions.
  • Admire Gupta-era rock-shelters and carvings at Udaygiri.
  • Return to Bhopal after exploring these historic and spiritual sites.

Bulk discount (by Amount)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Discount on 2-person group 2 2 € 0.00
2 Discount on 3-person group 3 3 € 0.00
3 Discount on 4-person group 4 4 € 0.00
4 Discount on 5-person group 5 5 € 0.00
5 Discount on 6-person group 6 6 € 0.00
6 Discount on 7-person group 7 7 € 0.00
7 Discount on 8-person group 8 8 € 0.00
8 Discount on 9-person group 9 9 € 0.00
9 Discount on 10-person group 10 10 € 0.00

What you will do

Bhopal to Sanchi and Udaygiri: A Journey Through Ancient Temples

Pick up from your hotel in Bhopal at 9 AM for a full-day excursion to Sanchi and Udaygiri Caves.

Visit Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its impressive collection of stupas, monasteries, temples, and pillars dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD. Sanchi’s Great Stupa is a highlight, featuring a massive dome and intricately carved gateways (toranas) depicting scenes from Buddha’s life and various Jataka tales. This site offers a serene atmosphere and a rich insight into early Buddhist art and architecture, with its monuments symbolizing key aspects of Buddhist teachings.

Explore Udaygiri Caves, a notable early Hindu ritual site carved under Emperor Chandragupta II of the Gupta Empire in the late 4th and early 5th centuries AD. The caves consist of rock-shelters featuring exquisite carvings of Hindu deities such as Vishnu and Shiva, along with mythological scenes and inscriptions. The site also includes remnants of ancient water systems, fortifications, and habitation mounds, reflecting the architectural and religious practices of the Gupta period.

After a day of exploring these significant historical and spiritual sites, drop off to your hotel in Bhopal.

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up and drop off to your hotel
  • Transport by AC vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • Monuments entrances
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All taxes
  • Any meals.
  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Gratuities (optional).

Languages

English

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