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.

Visited after 33 years. Big change in the surroundings. The monuments are the same. Description of the monument has come up now with lawns. Those days about 3 or 4 decades back hardly anyone visited except on the weekends turning it into a picnic spot. Transportation wasn’t easy then. Entry ticket is 40 rupees and the counter is about a km before one can reach the monument area. Plenty of parking spots. Be prepared to walk to see and learn about the stupas. To cover it all, then keep ATLEAST 2 to 3 hours on hand. Clean toilets available close to a cafeteria. Worth a visit. Monuments well preserved.

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.

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.

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.

This place offers a peek into the glorious history of INDIA where Buddhism grew alongside Hinduism. This place was built as monastery for the Buddhist monks as it offered the right environment of peace and tranquility. 40kms from Bhopal and easily accessible by road. Road conditions Is good and you also cross Tropic of Cancer.

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

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.

The stupa is well maintained and the history can be read very clearly . The pathway is so well laid that you will not miss seeing any pet of the Stupa . This makes one believe how structured and disciplined the Buddhists are . So respectful and respect silence . It is a must see place when on visit to bhopal

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.