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A UNESCO Buddhist complex built by emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. The Great Stupa's carved gateways are among the most important works of early Buddhist art.
Must-see highlights
Great Stupa torana gateways (UNESCO)
Ashokan Pillar & inscriptions
Sanchi Archaeological Museum
Udayagiri Gupta-era caves (6km)
Vidisha Heliodorus pillar (9km)
Stupa 2 & 3 forest trail
Monastery ruins circuit
Devotee carvings on outer railings
Amaravati Gallery in museum
Besnagar excavations walk
Sunset from stupa hill
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Sanchi 1km · Bhopal (BHO) 50km
Nearby attractions
Great Stupa (Stupa 1)Ashoka PillarStupa 2 & 3Udayagiri Caves
How to get here
Bhopal → Sanchi
train · 1h
₹100
approx.
Bhopal → Sanchi
cab · 1h
₹1,500
approx.
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October – March
Nearest Transport
Sanchi1 km
Bhopal (BHO)50 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹3,500/night
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