Private Full-Day Tour of Sanchi and Udayagiri from Bhopal
Enjoy visiting Sanchi the 3rd century UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Udayagiri Rock Cut Caves. See the Buddhist stupas and ancient Hindu ritualistic caves. A private chauffeur and guide ensures your personal attention on this 8-hour tour.
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Enjoy visiting Sanchi the 3rd century UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Udayagiri Rock Cut Caves to see Buddhist Stupas and ancient Hindu ritualistic caves.
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What's included in Private Full-Day Tour of Sanchi and Udayagiri from Bhopal
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sanchi Stupas
You will be picked up from your hotel/Airport/Railway station in Bhopal city to embark on a full-day excursion to Udayagiri Caves and Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The journey will take 1 hour 30 minutes each way (35 miles/60 km). Visit Sanchi located 30 miles (45 km) northeast of Bhopal. It is a serene hill crowned by a group of stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. Sanchi is an ancient place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and its uniqueness lies in the fact that Buddha is not represented through figures, but through symbols. The lotus represents the Buddha's birth, the tree signifies his enlightenment and the wheel represents his attainment of nirvana (salvation). Buddha's presence is marked by the footprints and the throne. Sanchi was rediscovered by a British officer in 1818 and later in 1912 restoration work at the site was done in earnest.
Udayagiri Caves
After visiting Sanchi, get transported to the Udayagiri Caves (approx.10 miles/15 km from Sanchi). Udayagiri Caves are an early Hindu ritual site located near Vidisha region. 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. These caves are currently a tourist site under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India. Udayagiri consists of a substantial U-shaped plateau immediately next to the River Bes. The caves here are a series of rock-cut sanctuaries and images excavated into hillside. The figure of Viṣṇu in his incarnation as the boar-headed Varaha is amongst the most impressive artistic sculptures. The site has important inscriptions of the Gupta dynasty. In addition to these remains, Udayagiri has a series of rock-shelters and petro glyphs, ruined buildings, inscriptions, water systems, fortifications and habitation mounds, all of which have been only partially excavated. Get transported back to Hotel/ Airport / Railway station in Bhopal city to finish the day.
Inclusions
- Hotel lobby or airport pickup and drop-off in Bhopal city only
- Visit to Sanchi and Udayagiri Caves
- Private guide
- Fuel, parking, surcharges and taxes
- Personal chauffeur with a air-conditioned car
- Entrance tickets
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or people using wheelchairs
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Private visit to Sanchi and Udayagiri from Bhopal Enjoy visiting Sanchi the 3rd century UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Udayagiri Rock Cut Caves to see Buddhist Stupas and ancient Hindu ritualistic caves. A private chauffeur and guide ensures the full attention is attended to. What's Included • Private guide. • Personal chauffeur with air-conditioned car. • Visit to Sanchi and Udayagiri caves. • Hotel lobby or airport pickup and drop-off in Bhopal city only • Fuel, parking, surcharges and taxes.What's Not Included • Entrance tickets • Gratuities (optional) • Food and drinksWhat to Remember Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or those using wheelchairs A moderate amount of walking is involved
