Private Tour: Full-Day Sanchi and Udaygiri Caves Tour from Bhopal
Full-day tour from Bhopal to Sanchi, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Udayagiri Caves. The 'Great Stupa’ at Sanchi is the oldest stone structure in India dating back to 3rd century. It is located on a hill dotted with a group of stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars that are of importance to Buddhists. Later visit Udaigiri Caves - a historical Hindu ritual site. Udayagiri that literally means the 'mountain of the sunrise' consists of a substantial U-shaped plateau immediately next to the River Bes.
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Sanchi & Udayagiri from Bhopal
Full day excursion from Bhopal to Sanchi & & Udayagiri in a private air-conditioned vehicle & with a private guide
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour: Full-Day Sanchi and Udaygiri Caves Tour from Bhopal
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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
On a hill overlooking the plain and about 40 km from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) all in different states of conservation most of which date back to the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. It is the oldest Buddhist sanctuary in existence and was a major Buddhist centre in India until the 12th century A.D.
Udayagiri Caves
13 km from Sanchi, Udayagiri Caves date back to 4th-5th Century AD. The caves possess all the distinctive features that gave Gupta art its unique vitality, vigour and richness of expression; the beautifully moulded capitals, the treatment of the intercolumniation, the design of the entranceway and the system of continuing the architrave as a string-course around the structures are very worth a visit.
Sanchi Stupas
Built during the reign of Emperor Ashoka around 3rd Century BC, the splendid architecture of the Stupa is surrounded by ‘Toranas’ that reflect love, peace, trust, and courage. The central chamber of the Stupa is made up of large hemispherical domes, which comprise of different relics of Lord Buddha. It is one of the well preserved ancient stupas in central India and is ranked among the world Heritage sites.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bhopal
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Guide service is in Sanchi, but not in Udaygiri. In Udaygiri, the driver will escort guest
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Group discount is available for group size of 2+ and 4+
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
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Complimentary pick up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest House in Bhopal city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair • Contact info: Mobile +91-9810311292 or email [email protected] Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
