Day Trip to Sanchi Stupa & Vidisha from Bhopal

7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Sanchi Stupa Gate — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Sanchi is a small village about 30 miles from Bhopal in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site that is home to the Great Sanchi Stupa, a hemispherical structure that contains ancient relics of the Buddha and his followers. It dates back to the 3rd century B.C. and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At a 15 minutes drive from Sanchi is the town of Vidisha, the hometown of the first wife of Emperor Ashoka. Visit these two historical sites on a day-excursion from Bhopal.

Highlights

Great Stupa of Sanchi
Ashoka Pillar
Charan Teerth- footprints of the Hindu God Lord Rama

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 bottles of mineral water per person
Included: Local English speaking guide
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food & drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Sanchi Stupas

4 hours Admission included

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for the 1.5 hour drive to the village of Sanchi.

Located in Sanchi is the Great Stupa that was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty. Legend has it that Emperor Ashoka after his bloody conquest of India was repentant of his deeds and took solace in Buddhism. He built several Stupas across India to preserve and spread the Buddhist faith. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Stupa in Sanchi is one of the best preserved Stupas in India.

Next visit the town of Vidisha, a 15 minutes drive from Sanchi. The town is situated on the banks of the River Betwa and was the birthplace of the first wife of Emperor Ashoka. The Hindu God, Lord Rama is believed to have come here. His foot impressions are still preserved on the banks of the River Betwa at a site called "Charan Teerth".

At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Bhopal and dropped off at your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Bhopal Bhopal, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point

Bhopal Bhopal, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup points

Hotel Jaishree Palace
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Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal
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Treebo Trend Taste Of India
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Cosy Guest House Near Indus Garden
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Neelima Palace And Marriage Garden
Hotel D'Savoy
FabExpress Comfortable Stay
OYO 30182 Ole Homes Chunabhatti

and 124 more pickup points

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.