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Sanchi

Sanchi has the singular distinction of having specimens of almost all kinds of Buddhist architectural forms, stupas, chaityas, temples and monasteries - the finest examples of Buddhist creative art and sculpture in the country. The architectural pieces and sculptures displayed here include the Ashoka pillar and images of Buddha and Kushan.

Altitude: 427 metres
Temparature (deg C):
Summer: Max 45, Min 25
Winter: Max 22.5, Min 10
Best season: October to March
How to get there

Air:
Nearest airport is Bhopal (46 kms).
Rail:
Sanchi lies on the Jhansi-Itarsi section of the Central Railway. First class passengers on mail and express trains can request for a halt at Sanchi. However Bhopal is convenient railhead.

Road:
Good motorable roads connect Sanchi to Bhopal (46 kms), Vidisha (10 kms) Indore (232 kms) etc.

Local Transport:
Taxis, Tongas & bicycles are available for local sightseeing and excursion.
Places of Interest

Great Stupa No.1
Toranas or Gateways
Stupa No. 2
Stupa No. 3
Ashoka Pillar
Buddhist Vihara
Monasteries
Timing for the above monuments : 0900 - 1700 Hrs.
Archaeological Survey of India Museum.
Timing : 0900 - 1700 Hrs.
Excursions

Andhara and Pipalilya (17.7 and 12 kms)
Besnagar (12 kms)
Gyaraspur (41 kms)
Raisen Fort (23 kms)
Sonari and Satdhara (10 kms)
Udaigiri (13 kms)