Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi Heritage Site of India

 Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi

It was the Indian sovereign Ashoka's grip of Buddhism in the third century BC that transformed it into one of the world's significant religions. Here at Sanchi, you can see the best accolade he worked to his new confidence – a huge stupa containing relics of Buddha himself. The perplexing cut stone works of art recounting to recorded stories help make the Great Stupa of Sanchi one of the wonders of the old world. the Great Stupa’s dome is more than 16 metres high and 36 metres in diameter. In 1989 it was declared as a World Heritage Site.

Entry Fee:-

- Citizens of India: 30/- INR

- SAARC: (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and     Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka,   Thailand and Myanmar) – Rs. 30/- INR

- Foreigner: Indian Rs. 500/-

- Children up to 15 years free

How to Reach:-

The closest air terminal is in Bhopal city, the Raja Bhoj Airport. Sanchi is 55 km north-east of Bhopal Airport, which is very much associated with different air terminals like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raipur and Mumbai. 

The closest railway is Bhopal Junction railway station, which is likewise a significant intersection of the West Central Railways. It is additionally the end of the Shatabdi Express, which carries every day among Delhi and Bhopal. Different express trains utilize among Bhopal and urban areas like Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi and Ujjain. One can reach Bhopal via train and benefit a transport/vehicle from that point for Sanchi. 

Sanchi is only one hour via vehicle from Bhopal (45 km) and 22 minutes drive from Vidisha (12 km). Different visit administrators give private cabs and taxis. 

Best time to Visit:-

The best time to visit Sanchi is between the months of October and March, when the climate remains at its best.