Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Basoda

Basoda is a town in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 69,278 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 8 temples, 7 forts & heritage, 7 mosques & dargahs and 1 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Udaygiri Caves (49 km), Madhav Udhyan (49 km) and Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi—Vidisha (57 km).

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Basoda at a glance

Location
Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 69,278
Coordinates
23.8515° N, 77.9365° E
Places within 50 km
57 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Bhopal, 106 km
Railway station
Ganj Basoda (BAQ), 1 km
Airport
Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), 109 km

Top places to visit near Basoda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Basoda: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Basoda

83 temples within 100 km of Basoda. The closest is Shri Neelkantheshwar Shiv Temple (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Basoda

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basoda. The closest is Hajariya Mahadev Temple (34 km); the best-known is Lohangi Mountain (48 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Basoda

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Basoda. The closest is Masjid Madni : Juma 1 PM (48 km); the best-known is Saifee Masjid, Vidisha (Dawoodi Bohra) (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Basoda

13 buddhist sites within 100 km of Basoda. The closest is Dekhinath Buddhist Stupa Gyaraspur (33 km); the best-known is Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi—Vidisha (57 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Basoda

11 caves within 100 km of Basoda. The closest is Saptmatrika Caves (36 km); the best-known is Udaygiri Caves (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Jain sites near Basoda

10 jain sites within 100 km of Basoda. The closest is Shri 1008 Parshwanath Digambar Jain Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Basoda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 148 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basoda
  2. 17 km Shri Neelkantheshwar Shiv Temple · temple, Vidisha
  3. 62 km Madhav Udhyan · park, Vidisha
  4. 10 km Sanchi Stupa · stupa, Raisen
  5. 1 km Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi—Vidisha · Buddhist site, Raisen
  6. 9 km Udaygiri Caves · cave, Vidisha
  7. 49 km Back to Basoda

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How to reach Basoda

  • By train: Ganj Basoda (BAQ) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), Bhopal — about 109 km by road
  • By air: Khajuraho Airport (HJR), Khajuraho — about 285 km by road
  • By road from Bhopal: about 106 km · directions
  • By road from Pachmarhi: about 203 km · directions
  • By road from Orchha: about 227 km · directions

All places near Basoda by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Basoda by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples883Shri Neelkantheshwar Shiv Temple (17 km)
Forts & heritage720Hajariya Mahadev Temple (34 km)
Other attractions615Khamb Baba - Heliodorus Coloum (45 km)
Mosques & dargahs715Masjid Madni : Juma 1 PM (48 km)
Buddhist sites113Dekhinath Buddhist Stupa Gyaraspur (33 km)
Caves711Saptmatrika Caves (36 km)
Jain sites510Shri 1008 Parshwanath Digambar Jain Temple (1 km)
Waterfalls110Mirgannath Dham Waterfall (45 km)
Parks28Madhav Udhyan (49 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens38Kulhar Forest (22 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Pathari Lake (37 km)
Museums26Bija Mandal Temple (48 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints36Betwa Ghat (47 km)
Churches14St.Mary's Church Presbytery (47 km)

Basoda: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Basoda?

Shri Neelkantheshwar Shiv Temple (temple, about 17 km), Udaygiri Caves (cave, about 49 km), Madhav Udhyan (park, about 49 km), Shri 1008 Parshwanath Digambar Jain Temple (Jain temple, about 1 km), Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi—Vidisha (Buddhist site, about 57 km), Sanchi Stupa (stupa, about 57 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Basoda?

57 places on Spotwander: 8 temples, 7 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions, 7 mosques & dargahs, 1 Buddhist site.

Which is the nearest temple to Basoda?

Shri Neelkantheshwar Shiv Temple, about 17 km by road; Maladevi Temple (35 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Basoda?

Hajariya Mahadev Temple, about 34 km by road; Gupha Mandir (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Basoda?

Masjid Madni : Juma 1 PM, about 48 km by road; Kalandari Masjid (48 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Basoda?

Start in Basoda, visit Shri Neelkantheshwar Shiv Temple, then Madhav Udhyan, then Sanchi Stupa, then Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi—Vidisha, then Udaygiri Caves, and drive back — about 148 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Basoda?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Basoda?

By train: Ganj Basoda (BAQ), about 1 km away. By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 109 km by road. By road: 106 km from Bhopal.

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