Sanchi is a small town located in the Raisen District in Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as the stupa village situated 45 kms from the capital city of Bhopal. Situated on a hill top Sanchi is worldwide famed for its Buddhist Monuments embracing some of the oldest stone structures in India.

This historical place which is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage, has antique monuments namely The Stupas, The four Gateways, The Ashoka pillar, ChaityagiriVihara, Buddhist Monasteries &Temples and The Sanchi Museum. All these monuments standing in different state of conservation depict best Buddhist Architecture ever found in mankind’s history.

The Mauryan King Ashoka in 3rd century BCE fascinated by religion and location of the hill in Sanchi initiated Buddhist Architecture with the building of the great Sanchi Stupa, renowned for its inscriptions exhibiting miracles and stories of Buddha’s life.

Owing to its unique cultural legacy Sanchi is listed as a World heritage site by UNESCO. To visit Sanchi one can reach Bhopal which is connected via rail, air and road to all major cities of India. And then take rail or road ways to reach Sanchi. Vidhisha only 10 kilometers away is another nearest railhead of Sanchi.