About 30 miles from Bhopal lies the ancient town of Sanchi that is famous for its  Buddhist Stupa. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India and was originally commissioned by the Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. On this day-trip from Bhopal visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Sanchi Stupa and the 11th century Udayeshwara Temple that is situated 40 miles from Sanchi. Highlights • 54 feet high hemisphere of Sanchi Stupa • Four ornate gateways • 11th century Udayeshwara Mahadeva Temple