Day Trip To Sanchi Stupa & Vidisha From Bhopal With Lunch
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About the 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 Rama7 hours to 8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
2 bottles of mineral water per person
Lunch (beverage excluded)
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Food & drinks, unless specified
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Sanchi Stupas
Sanchi, IndiaYou 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.
The Stupa is in the shape of a large hemispherical dome that is 54 feet high. It is surrounded by four ornamental gateways that open up to the four directions. A sandstone pillar is also found on the grounds of the Stupa.
Next visit the town of Vidisha, a 15 minutes drive from Sanchi.
Your tour will include lunch at a local restaurant (beverage excluded).
At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Bhopal and dropped off at your hotel.4 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- 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.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- 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
- Children below 8 years are not allowed on this tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketHotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Kolkata time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by SITA World ToursCreated on 13 Sep 2018Created on 01 Aug 2024
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