Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Vidisha

Vidisha is a city in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 1,40,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 9 temples, 4 parks, 15 mosques & dargahs and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Madhav Udhyan (1 km), Udaygiri Caves (5 km) and Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi—Vidisha (11 km).

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Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
Vidisha, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vidisha at a glance

Location
Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 1,40,045
Coordinates
23.5260° N, 77.8109° E
Places within 50 km
105 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks
Nearest city
Bhopal, 63 km
Railway station
Vidisha (BHS), 1 km
Airport
Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), 69 km

Top places to visit near Vidisha

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Temples near Vidisha

45 temples within 100 km of Vidisha. The closest is Gurudwara Vidisha (1 km); the best-known is Shri Khatu Shyam Temple (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Vidisha

44 parks within 100 km of Vidisha. The closest is Madhav Udhyan (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Vidisha

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Vidisha. The closest is Kalandari Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Madina Masjid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vidisha

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vidisha. The closest is Lohangi Mountain (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vidisha

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vidisha. The closest is Park Lake (3 km); the best-known is Kalidas Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vidisha

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vidisha. The closest is Kapoor Garden (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Vidisha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vidisha
  2. 1 km Lohangi Mountain · heritage site, Vidisha
  3. 1 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. 5 km Back to Vidisha

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How to reach Vidisha

  • By train: Vidisha (BHS) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), Bhopal — about 69 km by road
  • By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), Indore — about 280 km by road
  • By road from Bhopal: about 63 km · directions
  • By road from Pachmarhi: about 167 km · directions
  • By road from Ujjain: about 263 km · directions

All places near Vidisha by distance

Within 15 km of Vidisha

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Vidisha by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples945Gurudwara Vidisha (1 km)
Parks444Madhav Udhyan (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs1522Kalandari Masjid (1 km)
Forts & heritage920Lohangi Mountain (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs620Park Lake (3 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens318Kapoor Garden (3 km)
Other attractions918Luhagi (1 km)
Buddhist sites1314Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi—Vidisha (11 km)
Jain sites714Shri 1008 Shantinath Digambar Jain Jinalaya (1 km)
Waterfalls1014Gilgo Waterfall (23 km)
Museums412District Museum (1 km)
Caves89Cave 5 (Varāha Cave) (5 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints69Vidisha City View Point (1 km)
Churches28St.Mary's Church Presbytery (2 km)
Treks03Jungle Trekkers (62 km)
Ashrams01Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama (63 km)

Vidisha: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Vidisha?

Madhav Udhyan (park, about 1 km), Udaygiri Caves (cave, about 5 km), Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi—Vidisha (Buddhist site, about 11 km), Sanchi Stupa (stupa, about 11 km), Lohangi Mountain (heritage site, about 1 km), Bija Mandal Temple (museum, about 1 km).

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

105 places on Spotwander: 9 temples, 4 parks, 15 mosques & dargahs, 9 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Vidisha?

Gurudwara Vidisha, about 1 km by road; Shri Siddheshwari Shakti Peeth—Vidisha (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Vidisha?

Madhav Udhyan, about 1 km by road; Kapoor Paradise (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Vidisha?

Kalandari Masjid, about 1 km by road; Madina Masjid (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vidisha?

Start in Vidisha, visit Lohangi Mountain, then Madhav Udhyan, then Sanchi Stupa, then Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi—Vidisha, then Udaygiri Caves, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Vidisha?

October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and parks.

How do I reach Vidisha?

By train: Vidisha (BHS), about 1 km away. By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 69 km by road. By road: 63 km from Bhopal.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vidisha’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vidisha on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.