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Oldest stone building in India

Oldest stone building in India, Sanchi

 sourbugger Says:  Sanchi is a tiny little village, but lies very handily on a main railway line. Even better than that, the train station had two or three rooms which it let out for 24hrs at a time (i don't know if they are still in operation), which appeared to be the only reasonable form of... 

Visiting the Stupa

Visiting the Stupa, Sanchi

 renatob Says:  The only reason to come here is this Stupa, so if not interested in religion/archeology/buddism there is no point to come all this far.I enjoyed the visit and I believe is well worth the long and uncomfortable trip with the van.The place is amazing ,the Stupa is unique and... 

Sanchi Stupa Visit.

Sanchi Stupa Visit., Sanchi

 goutammitra Says:  It takes a full day trip to Sanchi from Bhopal the nearest city. Bhopal is also another beautiful city and the state capital of Madhya Pradesh. Sanchi is devided in two parts and both place have a distance of more than 10 KMs. Many people only visit the main Stupa but miss... 

Surrounded stupas

Surrounded stupas, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  Around the main stupa ,there are so many small circular stupas. Almost are ruins and renovated already. 

The way to Sanchi stupa

The way to Sanchi stupa, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  We must walk up hill to Sanchi. At first, it's a way for car and then turn right to a stone step. The scenery of the Sanchi village and rice filed from the step was so great, especially when I walked down in late Evening. 

Monastry 45

Monastry 45, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  Built in 7th century. 

Well on Sanchi

Well on Sanchi, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  There are a well near the monastry 51. 

Ruins of monastry 51

Ruins of monastry 51, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  Built in 7th century as monk's room. 

Vihara No.18

Vihara No.18, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  Built in 7th century. 

Vihara No.17

Vihara No.17, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  The vihara built in Gupta period. 

Stupa No. 3

Stupa No. 3, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  The third stupa located on the same area as the main stupa. 

Stupa No.2

Stupa No.2, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  The second stupa where located on the foothill. 

Stupa No. 1

Stupa No. 1, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  The main stupa of sanchi 

Sanchi Museum

Sanchi Museum, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  A must place to visit before Sanchi site. Represented all artifacts which found in Sanchi area ,included the pictures of before and after renovation on Sanchi stupa. 

Hotels  

Gateway Retreat Sanchi

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Hotels  

MP Tourism - Sanchi.: Sanchi's only good hotel to stay.

MP Tourism - Sanchi.: Sanchi's only good hotel to stay., Sanchi

 goutammitra Says:  The hotel is well located in the foothills of the Sanchi Stupa. Has Airconditioned accomodation and ample parking place. Serves mostly Indian food. Rooms areclean and food is good . Value for money for one day stay. 

Restaurants  

Thagat restaurant: Gateway restaurant

Thagat restaurant: Gateway restaurant, Sanchi

 pattayaraj Says:  Clean and nice restaurant before up hill of Sanchi. Indian food, chinese food and beverages. 

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 Clean and nice restaurant before up hill of Sanchi. Indian food, chinese food and beverages. 

 

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