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Buddhist complex in Madhya Pradesh, India
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Sanchi is a village in central Madhya Pradesh in India, about 9 km southwest of Vidisha and 46 km from Bhopal. It is the site of a great Buddhist stupas listed on UNESCO World Heritage List.
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The events of Buddha's life are carved in stone on the four gates at east, west, north and south sides of the Stupa. The site is very well maintained by the Archaelogical Survey of India. The Stupa and surrounding monuments have been very well restored. Guides appointed by the MP Govt Tourism are well informed and charge ₹611 for about an hour of guided tour. The Stupas of Sanchi appear on the 200 Indian Rupee currency note.
They have some wonderful artifacts there. The history and historical artifacts from places around Sanchi. Metal-tools and beautiful sculptures as old as 2000 years make you think about that era. The museum also showcases the history and revival of this place.
Rooms are badly maintained, dirty, not secured from mosquitoes. Food is overpriced.
Two very good lodging facilities with good, tasty MP food. The availability of rooms, however, can be an issue.
Administered by the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi together administer this pilgrims' rest house.
46 km from Bhopal, which is very well connected to the rest of India. Your own vehicle is not a must, as any buses going to Vidisha from Bhopal can drop you within half a kilometre of the village.
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