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SANCHI STUPA


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)
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.

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  1. World Pilgrimage Guide2 January 2020 at 05:16

    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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