Sanchi is famous for several stupas, Gupta temples and Buddhist monasteries. This place is the popular excursions from Bhopal and is just 68 km from the capital city. The visit to Sanchi will take you through the age of genesis and development of the Buddhist religion. Here one can see the vast expanse of Buddhist temples, chaityas, stupas and monasteries, the town reflects the proverbial Mauryan culture. This place also has few other attractions like the Ashoka Pillar and the Great Sanchi stupa are the most exquisite works of that time.
At Sanchi one can explore, the main Stupa which was consecrated by the Mauryan king, Asoka during his reign. The Chunar sandstone pillar stands beside the Sanchi Stupa. The four gateways that stand beside the main Stupa were constructed in the 1st century by the rulers of the Satavahana dynasty. The path for circumambulation along Sanchi Stupa is enclosed by a railing, constructed in the latter half of the 2nd century during the reign of the Shungas. The Stupa is dedicated to Lord Buddha who is symbolically represented by wheels, footprints and thrones. The temples at Sanchi, built in the 5th and the 7th century, display exceptional architectural lavishness.
The best time to travel to Sanchi is during the months of November and December. There are not many hotels in Sanchi and as a result many tourists stay at Bhopal, as these hotels offer excellent state-of-the-art facilities at extremely affordable prices. Sanchi is associated with the evolution and propagation of the Buddhist faith. Traveling to Sanchi will always be a lifetime experience for visitors who are planning to visit this place for the first time.
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