Sanchi Stupas & Udaygiri Caves Day Trip From Bhopal
Why we love it?
The Sanchi Stupas & Udaygiri Caves Day Trip from Bhopal offers a deep dive into India's rich historical and architectural heritage. Lasting approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes, the tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers looking to discover ancient Buddhist sites and rock-cut caves. The experience is distinct due to its combination of iconic landmarks, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sanchi Stupa, renowned for its intricate carvings and historical significance, alongside the lesser-known but equally fascinating Udaygiri Caves, which feature early examples of rock-cut architecture. Travelers can enjoy the convenience of a private AC vehicle, with options for a local guide, entrance fees, and lunch, ensuring a comfortable and informative journey.
Inclusions
- Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
- English speaking local guide, if option selected.
- Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
- Lunch, if option selected.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Government Taxes.
Exclusions
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
Step 1
Pick up from your hotel in Bhopal for a full day excursion to Sanchi & Udaygiri (60kms one way)
Step 2
Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a serene hill crowned by a group of stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from 3rd BCE to 12th CE. Sanchi Stupa is home to the relics of Buddha and his followers. Built by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, it is a remarkable specimen of Buddhist art and architecture. Sanchi`s uniqueness lies in the fact that Buddha isn`t represented by figures but through symbols.
Step 3
Udayagiri Caves are early Hindu ritual site, they were extensively carved and reworked under the command of Chandragupta II, Emperor of the Gupta Empire, in the late 4th and 5th century AD. Udayagiri has a series of rock-shelters and petroglyphs, ruined buildings, inscriptions, water systems, fortifications and habitation mounds, all of which have been only partially excavated.
Step 4
After sightseeing drive back to Bhopal and drop off to your hotel.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
