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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

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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