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Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh is a thriving city at the convergence of beautiful Beas and Betwa rivers, would be an ideal place for celebrating the weekends. This erstwhile capital of the Sungas encompasses some noteworthy remains of the bygone years that would throw substantial information about the architectural elegance of that period. A historic city, which found its description in the Pali scriptures as Besnagar, was the hub of a variety of traditions from the Mauryan to the period of Mughal emperors. A busy commercial center of the 6th century, this city had been the strong hold of the illustrious rulers like Satavahanas, Guptas and Nagas. But its prominence as a thriving trade center had been lost at the end of the sixth century and later on, the medieval rulers regained it to its original status. A tour through the in and outs of Vidisha is just like going back to the ancient and medieval times. The alluring remnants in Vidisha, would speak about the great kingdoms, their victorious confrontations, glorious defeats, and treacherous traits. A trip to Vidisha will fetch the visitor to a large number of amazing antiquities that twirls the highlights on the architectural development of the period.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 464001

STD Code: 7592

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – Mar

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Vidisha is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is resplendent with religious and historical monuments. It is the commercial town in Vidisha district. The city was formerly known as Bhilsa and is the administrative headquarters of the district. Vidisha travel guide is incomplete without a mention of the exquisite experience that the city can give to the tourists. Vidisha represents a distinctive and enduring appeal to the viewers with its magnificent memento of the splendid past. One can see a clear picture of its past from the remnants of the big monuments and magnificent temples, which reminds of the different dynasties. Vidisha was an important trade centre between 5th and 6th centuries during the reign of the Guptas, the Sungas, the Satavahanas and the Nagas.One can start the tour from the Heliodorous Pillar, popularly called as Kham-Baba, it narrates the visit of Heliodorous, the personal envoy of Antialcidas to the court of Sungas. Other fascinating point would be the Udaigiri Caves. This place is renowned for its rock-cut cave temples and Buddhist remains.One should not spare the opportunity to have the glimpse of the ancient artifacts of the olden days, which are exhibited in the State Museum. All the objects displayed in this Museum give clear cut information about the ancient and medieval Indian society. Those who add a devotional perspective to their holidaying can opt to visit the sacred shrines like Gyaraspur Mahadevi Temple, Neelakantheshwara Temple and Udayeshwar Temple. Vidisha presents a unique and timeless appeal to the onlooker with its magnificent mementos of its glorious past. One would get a clear picture of its princely past from the relics of the grand monuments and magnificent temples, which are the constant remainders of the glorious rules of different dynasties.

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By Air : Bhopal Airport, also known as Raja Bhoj Airport, is the nearest airport to Vidisha, which is nearly 56 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi Cab will charge about Rs 1050, one way. Bhopal airport is connected to Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior and Delhi. International flights to Gulf cities like Sharjah and Dubai are operated from Bhopal.

By Train : Vidisha is an important railway Station on the Chennai – Delhi broad gauge line of the Central Railway. The station is connected to all railway stations in India. Regular train services are available from Vidisha to Bhopal.

By Bus : Regular public bus services connect Vidisha with neighboring cities. Regular frequent bus services are avaialble from Vidisha to Bhopal.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Sant Hirdaram Sindhi Dharmshala ; Sindhi Colony, Daulatpur, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Suraksha ; Near Railway station,Chitranga Complex Hospital Road Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Moti Shree ; Baripura Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh ; Ph – 07592 232 484 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Teekhi Mirch Restaurant ;  Hotel Suraksha, Near Railway Station, Railway Station to Distt.Hospital, Baripura, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh 464001 ; M –  091 58 853854 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Shree Krishna Sweets & Restaurant ;  Vidisha Railway Station, Baripura, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh 464001 ; M –  096 91 511222 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Maker Sankranti ; Venue:  Vidisha ; Period :  January ; Details:  Maker Sankranti is a beautiful festival of the city and is celebrated with great rejoice. It is a celebration of the occasion of the `ascent` of the sun to the north.
Dussehrra ; Venue:  Vidisha ; Period :  October or November ; Details:  It is another festival that is keenly celebrated in Vidisha. It generally falls in the month of October or November and marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana. It signifies the victory of good over evil.

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