At Billabong High School ( Bhopal), visit to Sanchi has become an annual feature for Humanities group of Grades 11 and 12 as it is an integral part of the ISC (Grades 11 and 12 ) History Curriculum under project report writing.
The students started off their Sanchi excursion at 8:30 am on Saturday.Around 10 am, first they visited the Udaygiri Caves and discovered the history of lord Vishnu and his incarnations.
On their way to Sanch, students visited Bijamandal a site that is truly an example of Unity in Diversity where a Mosque and a Temple share a common wall.
Next, they visited the architectural marvel, Sanchi Stupa. Thunder storm and heavy rains did not deter the enthusiam.
After seeing the beautiful stupas, understanding inscriptions and discovering the history of the ruler, Ashoka the Great, they later visited the museum, where the sculptures from the stupas were preserved. This gave the students insight into the glorious history this nation has seen.
The visit to the Sanchi museum marked the end of the educational tour, leaving the students more enlightened and aware about the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sanchi. Staff of the school also accompanied the students during their Sanchi excursion.