Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
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An ancient place of pilgrimage is a site of early Buddhist monasteries, temples and pillars.
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Akshat G
Mumbai, India308 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Great set of Buddhist stupas and monuments at Sanchi. The place is beautiful and magnificent. Hire a guide and he will tell you beautiful stories and facts from the past. A must visit place for anyone visiting Bhopal and for people who love history you can spend hours.
Written January 4, 2025
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schand
Mohali District, India110 contributions
Jul 2022
One has grown up with images of the Sanchi Stupa and its easily identifiable gateways (Toranas) in History textbooks and tourism brochures. Finally I visited it in my seventieth year and it turned out to be much better than I had imagined. The site is on a hilltop. Once can drive close to it and then it is a gentle walk to the monument. My daughter, who is an art historian, was fascinated by the carvings on the four gates. The licensed guide was well-informed and helped us appreciate the monument better. The lawns around the monument are well-maintained and clean. A bonus was a small but significant temple from the Gupta era, claimed to be the oldest in India.
Written July 17, 2022
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marlenes170179
Bangalore District, India214 contributions
Oct 2023
Location - 50 kms from Bhopal
Well maintained, lots of scanned codes which u scan on your phone and give you good insights on the monument, lots of places where they have explained the sculptures.
You should take time about an 1 hour to visit this entire site completely.
A must visit
Well maintained, lots of scanned codes which u scan on your phone and give you good insights on the monument, lots of places where they have explained the sculptures.
You should take time about an 1 hour to visit this entire site completely.
A must visit
Written October 30, 2023
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Shyamola K
Hyderabad District, India27 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Finally I got to visit this heritage sight built by Ashoka to house the remains of the Budha
Learnt something new — on the premises is a Greek style temple with Corinthian columns and no cover. It reminded me of the temple of Diana at Sounion in Greece
The guide affirmed it was Greek in design . There used to be a statue of the Budha placed on a pedestal . The statue is in the state museum
Remember Budha never wanted his images to be made so obviously these are much later additions
Learnt something new — on the premises is a Greek style temple with Corinthian columns and no cover. It reminded me of the temple of Diana at Sounion in Greece
The guide affirmed it was Greek in design . There used to be a statue of the Budha placed on a pedestal . The statue is in the state museum
Remember Budha never wanted his images to be made so obviously these are much later additions
Written November 1, 2022
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Abhinav Choudhry
2 contributions
Feb 2020
Sanchi has a rich history with the Ashoka's best stupa located here. The site has been beautifully restored and there is even a museum that documents the restoration process with pictures from a century back. The site is huge and there are old Buddhist monuments from the time of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka. Anyone with an interest in history will love it but even others may enjoy the site as it is a very nice comfortable place to stroll as well. The entry fees are low and the evening light show is good even though the scheduling is a bit erratic at times.
Written October 23, 2020
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Ashvin Parekh
Mumbai, India71 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
The monument is an excellent representation of the indian rich heritage and civilisation. Built almost 2300 years ago, it shows the viewer the cultural and economic supremacy India enjoyed. The stupa is an amazing piece of architectural heritage, with vast circular gallery and pieces of fine quality sculptures.
It is recommended that you take a guide to walk you through the work and narrate the history behind the monument.
It is recommended that you take a guide to walk you through the work and narrate the history behind the monument.
Written March 11, 2022
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dimpoo1971
Mumbai, India428 contributions
Aug 2022
Just 50 kms from bhopal .. 1.5 kms from sanchi railway station .. if you are not coming by own vehicle then mind it that last 1 km is uphill road or you need to climb some 150 plus big and small steps. You can cover everything in 1 hour also or 3 hours also can be less.
Written September 4, 2022
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BharathiMani
Bengaluru, India4,379 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
A group of monuments dedicated to lord Buddha. There are three Stupas and temples and monasteries. The main Stupa has the relics of Lord Buddha's bones and was the first Stupa to be constructed by Emperor Ashoka. Words cannot describe the beauty of the work done on the gate. Be sure to hire a certified guide who can tell you about the gates in detail.
Best to visit the monument in the morning or at 3pm. You need about 1-2 hours based on level of interest.
Toilet facilities are not so good
Best to visit the monument in the morning or at 3pm. You need about 1-2 hours based on level of interest.
Toilet facilities are not so good
Written August 5, 2022
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aayjay
Bhopal, India20 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
An outstanding place to feel the serenity of Buddhist temple. A very well maintained monument site. The entry fees is customer friendly however the QR codes are not functioning putting extra charges on the customers. A must visit place for all the people who desire to witness the immaculate conception of the design and outstanding construction of the Buddhist temple and about other countries contribution to the Sanchi world heritage site.
Written February 4, 2021
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RkRoadie
Pune, India622 contributions
Nov 2021
Sanchi is famous for its Stupas. Sanchi is small village, there is ample free parking space near to entrance. Visit early to avoid crowd. The site is very well maintained. There is serenity in this area, you will find peace of mind.
The detailed information of Stupas can be checked on Wikipedia and Google, hence guide is not necessary at this location. One can visit Budhha Vihar which is a big temple near parking.
One can have tea and pattice near parking lot where they have created a small garden with lot of rabbits inside.
The detailed information of Stupas can be checked on Wikipedia and Google, hence guide is not necessary at this location. One can visit Budhha Vihar which is a big temple near parking.
One can have tea and pattice near parking lot where they have created a small garden with lot of rabbits inside.
Written November 16, 2021
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Is it possible to take the train there from Bhopal?
Written October 26, 2019
Hello, I was wondering what would be the best way to travel from Bhopal to Sanchi. I would also like to go to Bhimbetka if possible, but I have just 4 days in all to cover all this. Is it possible?
Written May 20, 2015
Bhopal to Sanchi is a one hour ride in a car. Depending on how many are travelling will be the cost per head - Bhimbetka is also not very far and you can also stop over at Ratapani - which is a wildlife reserve - all within an hour of each other. For food though - Bhopal is the best option as you get a lot of variety.
Written May 21, 2015
Hi All,
Is there a good way to get from Bhopal to Sanchi? How much is a private car from the Bhopal airport?
Regards,
CO
Written April 30, 2015
please use prepaid taxi from airport, which is fixed price or you can use ola and Uber for online booking.
Written December 22, 2017
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