Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhimbetka
Day 01: Upon arrival at Bhopal airport as per the flight schedule, you’ll receive assistance and be transferred to your hotel.
Bhopal boasts abundant greenery and two prominent lakes, the Upper and Lower Lakes. Along the Upper Lake lies Van Vihar National Park, a habitat for various wildlife including tigers, lions, and leopards. The State Museum showcases fossils, paintings, and rare Jain sculptures. Taj-ul-Masjid stands out as one of Asia’s largest mosques, characterized by its white domes, minarets, and expansive courtyard. Additionally, the striking Moti Masjid, a 19th-century mosque, features an ornate white facade complemented by imposing red towers. Rest overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel before embarking on an enriching journey to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sanchi and the fascinating Udayagiri Caves.
Sanchi, nestled atop a tranquil hill, boasts a collection of stupas, monasteries, temples, and pillars dating back from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD. Renowned as a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists, Sanchi’s distinctiveness lies in its representation of Buddha not through figures, but through symbols.
The Udayagiri Caves, an ancient Hindu ritual site, underwent extensive carving and renovation under Chandragupta II, the Emperor of the Gupta Empire, during the late 4th and 5th centuries AD. These caves feature a series of rock shelters, petroglyphs, ruined structures, inscriptions, water systems, fortifications, and habitation mounds, offering glimpses into a rich historical past.
Day 03: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a full-day excursion to explore the ancient wonders of Bhimbetka and Bhojpur.
Discover Bhimbetka’s fascinating rock shelters, dating back to the Paleolithic age, providing a glimpse into early human life on the Indian subcontinent. These shelters, some inhabited by homo erectus over 100,000 years ago, boast Stone Age rock paintings over 30,000 years old.
Then, venture to Bhojpur to marvel at its renowned Shiva temple, home to one of India’s largest lingas, carved from a single rock.
Day 04: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to the airport according to your flight schedule for your onward journey.