SANCHI STUPA, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH
Sanchi
stupa (also called the great Stupa (also called stupa no.1) was
originally built in the 3rd century BCE by the Mauryan emperor
Ashoka and is believed to house ashes of the buddha. Structures typically
containing relics of the Buddha or his followers. Sanchi Stupa has been
protecting these beautiful and sacred architectural wonders, just the way these
wonders have been safeguarding ancient history and art of the Mauryan period. A
visit to Sanchi Stupa will bring alive the awe you felt as a child as
you listened to the tales of Ashoka.
HISTORY OF SANCHI
STUPA
The site of Sanchi
Stupa was discovered by westerners in the year 1818 by general Taylor, and
between 1912 and 1919 the structure was restored to their condition under the supervision
of Sir john Marshall. Today, there are around fifty monuments on the hill of Sanchi
Stupa, including three stupas and several temples. Since 1989, the
monuments on the hill of Sanchi Stupa, including three and several
temples. Since 1989, the monuments have been listed among the UNESCO world
heritage Sites.
EXPERIENCE OF PEOPLE VISITED SANCHI STUPA
Mohan singh-(INDORE)-Sanchi
Stupa brings to you a galore full of
Buddhist Monasteries, Holy Shrines and Pillars. The breath taking yet serene
architecture itself is proof of its glorious past. Sanchi Stupa invites
you to Rediscover and feel the sweetness of faith under its ancient Stupas. A
visit to the three Stupas of Sanchi and your history books will come to life!
The captivating and brilliant architecture will pull you back into the times of
Emperor Ashok. Find yourselves mesmerized by the intricate carvings at the
Gateways (Torana) of Sanchi or discover the exemplifying 5th century
architecture at Gupta Temple and reach the source of India’s National Emblem at
Ashok Pillar. The best time to visit Sanchi is during November to March.
WHAT IS THE TIMEINGS OF SANCHI STUPA?
Sanchi stupa timings are from 8:30 AM to
5:30 PM open all days. Sanchi
Stupa visiting hours may effect on public and national
holidays. Timings for Sanchi Stupa Museum are 10 am to 5 pm.
·
Monday to Sunday
8:30
am - 5:30 pm
-HOW TO REACH SANCHI STUPA?
-Being at a short distance from Bhopal, most visitors prefer
to hire a cab to get to the Stupa complex, as this is the fastest and most
convenient way of getting to Sanchi Stupa from the state’s capital, Bhopal.
There are many buses from Bhopal bus stand, which is about a
kilometre from the Bhopal Junction railway station, that take you to Sanchi in
roughly an hour. Such a bus stops at a point on the road which has an
information board on how to get to the Stupas complex. From there, the UNESCO
World Heritage Site is a brief walk away.
WHAT IS
SANCHI STUPA TICKET COST?
This is a list of Sanchi
Stupa entry ticket cost
Entry Fee- (--Indian)
|
INR 40
|
Entry Fee- (--SAARC and BIMSTEC)
|
INR 40
|
Entry Fee- (---(Foreigner)
|
INR 600
|
(Children Below
Age 15)
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Free
|
The Sanchi Stupa entry ticket for Indian tourists is INR 40. The
Sanchi Stupa entry ticket price for tourists from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries
are also the same. However, foreigners need to pay INR 600 as Sanchi Stupa
ticket price. Children under the age of 15 can gain free entry to the
monument complex.
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India.It is located in 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh. Great Stupa Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument of Indian Architecture.
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