Sanchi Stupa, also written Sanci, is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located in 46 KM from Bhopal The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument of Indian Architecture.[1] It was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics. The original construction work of this stupa was overseen by Ashoka, whose wife Devi was the daughter of a merchant of nearby Vidisha. Sanchi was also her birthplace as well as the venue of her and Ashoka’s wedding. In the 1st century BCE, four elaborately carved toranas (ornamental gateways) and a balustrade encircling the entire structure were added. The Sanchi Stupa built during Mauryan period was made of bricks. The composite flourished until the 11th century.
Satpura National Park the area is popularly known as Madhai is spread over 1427 sq km and was formed in 1981 after joining Satpura, Pachmari and Bori sanctuaries and is a unique habitat from about 200 feet to 4000 feet in altitude. The terrain of the national park is extremely rugged and consists of fascinating deep valleys, sandstone peaks, narrow gorges, rivulets, waterfalls, thickly dense green forest of Sal and other medicinal herbs; it also has large tracts of Teak forests. Being a part of unique eco-system, Satpura National Park is very rich in bio-diversity. Its fauna comprises Spotted Dear, Indian Bison(Gaur), Tigers, Leopards, Wild boar, Wild dog (locally called Dholes), Sloth bear, Black buck (unique attraction), Porcupine, Sambhar, four Horned antelopes (Chowsingha), Otters, Marsh crocodile, Malabar squirrels, Langurs etc. Indian Giant squirrel and white Bison is a special feature of Satpura National Park. It offers good birding opportunity due to its unique terrain and many water bodies including the Tawa reservoir.
Pench National Park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the satpuda hills is named after Pench river, meandering through the park from north to south. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, bordering Maharashtra, in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara.Pench National Park, comprising of 758 SQ Kms, out of which a core area of 299 sq km is the national park and and remaining 464 sq km is the buffer area.
Day01:- Bhopal- Sanchi – Bhopal (120 KMS)
Arrive at Bhopal by Train or flight, you will be received by driver and transferred to pre booked hotel in Bhopal. In the afternoon drive to Sanchi (50 K.M) visit Sanchi stupa, and back to Bhopal. Stay overnight at the hotel in Bhopal.
Day02:- Bhopal – Satpura (130 KMS/ 4 HRS)
Morning after breakfast drive to Satoura. On the way visit Bhimbetka. This day at leisure to explore this beautiful nature around the area. Stay overnight at the resort.
Day03:- Satpura National Park
Morning Jeep Safaris in Satpura National park. Evening boat safari on river Denwa. Stay overnight at the resort
Day04:– Satpura – Pench (325 KMS/ 06 HRS)
Morning post early breakfast drives to Pench. On arrival at Pench check-in into resort. Stay overnight at resort.
Day05:- Pench National Park
Morning and evening Jeep Safaris in Pench National park. Stay overnight at the resort.
Day8:- Pench – Nagpur departure (150 KMS/ 6 ½ HRS)
After breakfast at appropriate time transfer to Nagpur. Return home with happy memories.
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All applicable taxes such Driver Allowance, Toll charges, parking charges etc.
Cost Excludes:-
Anything that is not included in the inclusions list (refer above)
