Sanchi Stupa , Bhopal
About Sanchi Stupa
Sanchi stupa is a Buddhist monument, located about 50 KMs from Bhopal and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stupas were built around 3rd century by king Asoka, a renowned follower of Buddhism. Stupas are large hemispherical domes, in which Buddha's relics were kept in their central chamber. One of the best preserved stupas in India is the Sanchi Stupa. It is surrounded by a railing with four carved gateways facing all the four directions.
Timings: Open from sunrise to sunset.
Entrance Fee:
Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) - Rs. 10 per head.
Others: US $ 5 or Indian Rs. 250/- per head
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Lower lake, Madhya Pradesh
49.6 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Also called "chhota talaab", Lower lake along with majestic hills and huge upper lake provides most pristine beauty any tourists have ever seen....
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Shaukat Mahal, Madhya Pradesh
49.6 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Located in chowk are of Bhopal, Shaukat Mahal is an odd combination of Indo-Islamic and European Style architecture. Made with beautiful white...
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Sadar Manzil, Madhya Pradesh
49.8 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Rulers of Bhopal used Sadar Manzil as hall of public audience. A beautiful and magnificent hall surrounded by greenery attracts large number of...
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Taj ul Masajid, Madhya Pradesh
50.1 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Tajul Masajid or Mosque is a 19th century mosque famous for its magnificent structure. The words mean “The crown of the mosques” , it is one...
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Bharat Bhavan, Madhya Pradesh
51 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Bharat Bhavan is a national center for the performing of visual in Bhopal on banks of upper lake. It’s a magnificent multi arts complex and...
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Fish Aquarium, Madhya Pradesh
51.2 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
It is situated near Raj Bhavan and is a two story fish aquarium, displaying fishes from all over India. This aquarium has about 66 varieties of...
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Regional Science Centre - Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
52.6 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Regional Science Centre of Bhopal is located in Shyamla hills area, aimed at popularizing science among people particularly young students....
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Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Temple) - Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
52.9 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Lakshmi Narayan Temple or Birla Temple dedicated to goddess Laxmi is located over a small hill and provides complete view of Bhopal city. Lakshmi...
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Archaeological Museum, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
53 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
The Archaeological Museum of Bhopal was inaugurated in November 2005. Formerly known as the Bhopal Museum, it has an impressive collection of...
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Birla Museum - Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
53.4 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Setup in 1971, Birla Museum is an archaeological museum famous for its 10th century sculptures from Ashapuri. It is one of the many museums...
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Van Vihar National Park, Madhya Pradesh
54 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Van Vihar National Park is situated right in the heart of Bhopal city, here animals are kept in its natural habitat and no animal here is captured...
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National Museum of Mankind ( Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya ), Madhya Pradesh
54.3 km from Sanchi Stupa - See map
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya or National Museum of Mankind, located in Shamla Hills Bhopal presents story of evolution of man and...
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