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Sanchi Stupa, Bhopal

Sanchi Stupa

Sanchi Stupa: One of the best places to visit in Bhopal

Entry Fee & Ticket

No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

The entry fee is INR 30 per person for Indians and INR 500 per person for foreigners. It is open to visitors from 6.30 am to 6.30 Pm every day.

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Place visit with

Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters

Place Type

Palace & Landmarks, Sightseeing

Official Info

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About Sanchi Stupa

Sanchi Stupa is the biggest living example of art and architecture that flourished during the Maurya period of the 3rd century. This stupa is on top of a hill in Sanchi Town in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh State, India. It was originally built by the great emperor of India, Ashoka, who started the Maurya dynasty. Sanchi Stupa is of great religious importance for Buddhists and a famous pilgrimage site.

Architecture of Sanchi Stupa

The Great Stupa of Sanchi is built in the Buddhist architectural style. It is the largest structure of its kind in the country with a height of 54 feet and a diameter of 120 feet. The main structure of the stupa is a hemispherical dome with a simple design.

Interesting facts about Sanchi Stupa

  1. The Great Sanchi Stupa is depicted on the reverse side of the new Rs 200 note.
  2. The four pylons built inside the Sanchi Stupa complex, also known as gateways, represent courage, peace, love and faith.
  3. There are many Brahmi inscriptions on the walls of the great Sanchi Stupa. Most of these are details of donations from the local community.
  4. The Ashoka Pillar located in the Sanchi Stupa complex is known to stand behind its four lions.
  5. There are many Brahmi inscriptions on the stupa and most of these are details of donations from local donors.

How to reach Sanchi Stupa

By Rail
Nishatpura Junction Cabin is 46.9 km away from Sanchi Stupa, from here one can book a cab to reach the Stupa.
By Bus
Sharda Nagar Bus Stop is 46.5 km away from the Stupa.
By Air
Raja Bhoj International Airport, Bhopal is 55.2 km away from Sanchi Stupa, from here it will be easy to book Ola to reach Stupa.

Sanchi Stupa, 46 km from the city, Bhopal on Google Map

Sanchi Stupa FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at 46 km from the city, Bhopal.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Sanchi Stupa: The entry fee is INR 30 per person for Indians and INR 500 per person for foreigners. It is open to visitors from 6.30 am to 6.30 Pm every day..

𝒜. You should visit Sanchi Stupa during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.

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