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Sanchi: an hour to the stupa
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Sanchi: an hour to the stupa

A short ride northeast of Bhopal to the Great Stupa at Sanchi, over 2,000 years old. Add the Udayagiri caves near Vidisha for a longer morning.

A short ride northeast of Bhopal to the Great Stupa at Sanchi, over 2,000 years old. Add the Udayagiri caves near Vidisha for a longer morning.

Distance49 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~1 hrApprox. ride time
Best seasonOct – MarIdeal time to ride
DifficultyBeginnerOverall rating

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Map of the road from Bhopal to SanchiMap of the road from Bhopal to Sanchi
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Two-wheeler road from Google Maps. Roads close and change, so check the route on the day you ride.

Ride details

Road typeBhopal–Sanchi road
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
Fuel stopsApprox. 12
MechanicsApprox. 10
HospitalsApprox. 107
Mostly smooth

A good two-lane highway most of the way, with village traffic and speed breakers. Sanchi is a small town, so park near the stupa gate.

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