Overview
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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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
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
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
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
What to expect
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Sanchi Stupas
3 hours
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
4 hours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or people using wheelchairs
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Full-Day Tour of Sanchi and Udayagiri from Bhopal
Can I cancel Private Full-Day Tour of Sanchi and Udayagiri from Bhopal for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7–8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- 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
What's not included?
- Entrance tickets
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Sanchi Stupas, Udayagiri Caves.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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