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Bhopal

Bhopal is described as the most logical base for arrivals by plane or long-distance train and for organising a road day trip to Sanchi, Vidisha and Udayagiri.

Bhopal
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What makes it special

  • A base for travellers arriving by plane.
  • A base for long-distance train arrivals.
  • Sanchi is described as a few dozen kilometres from Bhopal.
Bhopal
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Bhopal
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The Great Stupa at Sanchi with one carved gateway.

Sanchi and Udayagiri: linking stupa, museum and Gupta caves

A day trip from Bhopal or Vidisha to read two very different sacred landscapes: Sanchi’s monumental Buddhism and Udayagiri’s rock-cut sculpture.

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Profile updated: 23/09/2026