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SANCHI TOURISM

Situated 46 km from Bhopal, Sanchi is a small village in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh and is best known for its stupas and other Buddhist monuments. The stupas of Sanchi were built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century BC. The Great Stupa is considered to be the oldest stone structure of India and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The glory of Sanchi can be experienced through the stupas and the rich carvings on its facade.

Sanchi gets its name from the Pali word ‘sanch’ which means ‘to measure’. Known as Vidishagiri earlier, Sanchi was a center of wealthy merchants and a busy trading point. The stupas at Sanchi were built on the orders of Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. Over the years, the merchants of Vidisaha, a nearby town, donated a lot of money to build and sustain the Buddhist monuments. However, during the Sunga period, Pusyamitra Sunga destroyed the main stupa which was later rebuilt by his son Agnimitra. The gateways and the banister were built during the Satvahana rule around 70 BC. Using stone slabs, the stupas were expanded to almost double their original size. The dome was flattened near the top and three umbrellas were placed on top as a symbol of Dharma.

In the 12th century AD Sanchi saw the establishment of most of its temples. The monuments of Sanchi slowly went into a state of despair with the decline of Buddhism in India. British General Mark Taylor rediscovered Sanchi in 1818. Under the guidance of Sir John Marshall restoration of the site commenced in 1912.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN SANCHI

Even though Madhya Pradesh Tourism offers accommodation in Sanchi, most tourists prefer staying in Bhopal and cover Sanchi as part of a day tour.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN SANCHI

Restaurants in Sanchi serve north Indian, south Indian, Chinese and Continental food.

BEST TIME TO VISIT SANCHI

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Sanchi is as given below. The best time to visit Sanchi is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1125
FebruaryBest time1328
MarchBest time1734
April2239
May2641
June2537
July2431
August2329
September2231
OctoberBest time1932
NovemberBest time1530
DecemberBest time1126

Place to visit in SANCHI

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Gupta Temple

The temple, in ruins today, exemplifies the temple architectural style of the country. With the…

Sanchi Archeological Museum

Houses several relics from Sanchi and surrounding areas.  Majority of the stone relics were discovered…

Stupas in Sanchi

The three stupas of Sanchi are the prime attraction. These dome shaped hemispherical structures are…

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Chethiyagiri Vihara

A festival celebrated to attract thousands of Buddhists monks and pilgrims to Sanchi to see…

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Articles About SANCHI

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    The major national parties which contested the elections were Indian National Congress (INC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

    India.com News Desk December 11, 2018, 8:09 am IST

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