Excursion To Sanchi Stupa And Udayeshwara Temple From Bhopal With Lunch

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About this activity

About 30 miles from Bhopal lies the ancient town of Sanchi that is famous for its Buddhist Stupa. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India and was originally commissioned by the Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. On this day-trip from Bhopal visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Sanchi Stupa and the 11th century Udayeshwara Temple that is situated 40 miles from Sanchi.

Highlights

54 feet high hemisphere of Sanchi Stupa
Four ornate gateways
11th century Udayeshwara Mahadeva Temple

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At a glance

Duration: 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: 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Included: Lunch (beverage excluded)
Included: Local English speaking guide
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Additional food or drink
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Sanchi Stupas

4 hours Admission included

You will be picked up from your hotel in Bhopal and driven to the town of Sanchi in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Visit the Great Stupa here, a large hemispherical structure that contains the relics of the Buddha. The Stupa was commissioned in the 3rd century B.C. by Emperor Ashoka who was dismayed at the huge loss of life in his military campaigns and took solace in Buddhism. The Stupa was built to preserve and spread the Buddhist philosophy.

The huge hemispherical dome of the Stupa is 54 feet high and is surrounded by a stone balustrade. Four ornamental gateways facing the four directions of the universe lead to the central dome. A large sandstone pillar stands on the grounds of the complex. The edict of Emperor Ashoka is engraved on it in the ancient Brahmi script.

After the visit to the Stupa, stop for lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.
Udayeshwara Temple

4 hours Admission included

Next visit the nearby Udayeshwara temple. This 11th century temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. The temple is built of sandstone and is enclosed with a dwarf compound wall, the outer face of which is richly carved. Beautiful carvings can also be seen on the main platform of the temple. Two inscriptions engraved on the temple record the construction of temple during the reign of the Paramara King Udayaditya, between 1059 to 1080 A.D.

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

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Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal
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Neelima Palace And Marriage Garden
Hotel D'Savoy
FabExpress Comfortable Stay
OYO 30182 Ole Homes Chunabhatti

and 128 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.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Children must be accompanied by an adult