Tour Packages for Sanchi

Located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, about 40 kms away from the capital city of Bhopal, lies Sanchi, the home for many Buddhist monuments. Also known as Kakanaya, Kakanava, Kakanadabota and Bota-Sriparvata in the ancient times, Sanchi stands witness to some of the remarkable specimen of Buddhist architecture right from early Mauryan period. Stupas, monolithic Ashokan Pillar, temples and monasteries make Sanchi a famous sought after tourist's destination. For basking in the glory of these monuments, book yourself with Tour Packages for Sanchi, India.

Even at a considerable distance, the proud structures of the glorious past of Buddhist, almost 50 in number stands presenting a very awesome and dominating view. Crowning the hilltop of Sanchi, nearly 91 meters in height, the most significant monument is the Stupa Number One or the Great Stupa, as it is popularly known. All the structures were constructed between the 3rd century BCE and the 12th century AD. The selection of Sanchi for building these great Stupas remains a mystery till date as Sanchi was not sanctified by any incident in Buddha's life nor was it the focus of any momentous event in the history of Buddhism.

Sanchi in India is a unique place today not only for its structural marvels but also because this place offers a wide and educative field for the study of the genesis, inflorescence and crumble of the Buddhist art and architecture about thirteen hundred years ago.

The monolithic Pillars, temples and monasteries remained abandoned and uncared for many centuries after its conception till about in 1818 when General Taylor rediscovered this ancient site. Sir John Marshall developed an archaeological Museum in 1919 that was later transformed into the present Sanchi Museum. Later in 1989, UNESCO declared Sanchi as a World Heritage Sight and work to preserve and conserve this monumental marvel of Buddhist times is till going on. You can also visit this wondrous site with Tour Packages for Sanchi.