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Tour to the 30000 years old cave paintings, Buddhist Stupa and a rich flora and fauna at Satpura national park.
UNESCO HERITAGE sites of “Bhimbetka” and “Sanchi”. Cave paintings dating back to approximately 30,000 years. Rock shelters that were home to humans, millennia ago. 2500 year old Grand Buddhist Stupa.
Satpura National Park, is a fine example of elegance and admirable natural beauty. The blissful landscape of Satpura National Park speaks of a thousand views. the park that consists of dense forests, tickling rivulets, ravines and wetlands, mountain terrain and is sumptuous in its flora and fauna.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Bhopal, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Tour to the 30000 years old cave paintings, Buddhist Stupa and a rich flora and fauna at Satpura national park.
UNESCO HERITAGE sites of “Bhimbetka” and “Sanchi”. Cave paintings dating back to approximately 30,000 years. Rock shelters that were home to humans, millennia ago. 2500 year old Grand Buddhist Stupa.
Satpura National Park, is a fine example of elegance and admirable natural beauty. The blissful landscape of Satpura National Park speaks of a thousand views. the park that consists of dense forests, tickling rivulets, ravines and wetlands, mountain terrain and is sumptuous in its flora and fauna.
Itinerary
Day 1: Bhopal to Udaigiri caves- Sanchi Stupa and return to Bhopal
Stop At: Sanchi Stupas, Sanchi India
Tour to the ancient Buddhist Stupa of Sanchi and Caves of Udaigiri. The town of Sanchi is synonymous with Buddhist Stupas – hemispherical structures typically containing relics of the Buddha or his followers. It has been recognized as an UNESCO Heritage site. Udaigiri Caves offer another opportunity to see some beautiful rock carvings. There are 20 caves here – 18 Hindu and 2 Jain – that have religious iconography and stories sculpted from the rocks. They were made over a period of many generations between the 4th and 5th centuries AD.
Morning pickup from your hotel in Bhopal and get driven to Udaigiri caves. The caves were excavated from the solid rocks and most have beautifully-chiselled entrances, architraves, and pillars. Some of the caves have richly-carved doorways guarded by mythical beings, with pillared porticos protecting them from the weather. The most impressive sculpture at Udaigiri Caves is of Vishnu in his incarnation as a boar raising the earth goddess Prithvi from the oceans. The enormous artwork is 14 metres wide and 7 metres high and has dozens of worshippers carved on either side.
Sanchi Stupas, Sanchi India The town of Sanchi is synonymous with Buddhist Stupas – typically containing relics of the Buddha or his followers. The Stupas of Sanchi were constructed on the orders of Emperor Ashoka to preserve and spread the Buddhist philosophy. Sanchi has been protecting these beautiful and sacred architectural wonders, just the way these wonders have been safeguarding ancient history and art of the Mauryan period. In fact, UNESCO has given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’ to the Mahastupa. Finally get driven back to Your hotel in Bhopal
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnight stay at the budget professional hotel
Day 2: Bhopal to Satpura national park
Stop At: Satpura National Park, Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Morning drive to Satpura, arrive and checkin hotel, relax for rest of the day in the lap of nature. Satpura National park remains accessible for tourists from 1st of October to 30th of June and remains closed during the monsoon period. The park has so much to offer and therefore is suitable to visit in all the seasons. For nature and wildlife enthusiasts post-monsoon and peak summer time is great for spotting wildlife and variety of birds. Once the monsoon is over and the park reopens the post- rain reserve gives a pristine eye-view. Satpura is a perfect place for the people who admire flora and fauna and want to experience nature closely irrespective of any season. Those looking for spending some quiet time in the lap of nature away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Night stay at satpura
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in a budget professional hotel
Day 3: AT Satpura forests
Stop At: Satpura National Park, Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Early morning Jungle Safari has its own joy and thrill. The safari tickets can be booked online. Another way to book the safari is through the resort in which you have decided to stay.
Morning jeep safari starts at sunrise and ends at 11.00 hrs whereas evening safari begins at 2.30 hrs and ends at sunset and the timings may vary as per season.
Special Offbeat Experience : Walking Safari , This experience allows you to explore the jungles of Satpura on foot at a greater detail. This safari offers high adventure, opportunity to view animals of the Indian jungle, drive through rugged hills, beautiful streams and rivers, tribal villages, ancient temples and forts.
Night stay at the Satpura
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the budget professional hotel
Day 4: Satpura to Bhimbetka rock paintings and Drop at Bhopal
Stop At: Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Bhimbetka, Bhopal India
Morning get driven to your hotel in Bhopal enroute visiting 30000 year old Cave paintings at Bhimbetka. Rock shelters that were home to humans, millennia ago. And a rich flora and fauna surrounding these, indeed, make Bhimbetka a gift to us from our earliest ancestors.
Arrive Bhopal and get transferred to the hotel/airport at Bhopal.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
