A visit to the Stupas heads the itinerary list on a tour to Sanchi. The main Stupa was consecrated by the Mauryan king, Asoka during his reign. The Chunar sandstone pillar stands beside the Sanchi Stupa. The four gateways that stand beside the main Stupa were constructed in the 1st century by the rulers of the Satavahana dynasty. The path for circumambulation along Sanchi Stupa is enclosed by a railing, constructed in the latter half of the 2nd century during the reign of the Shungas. The Stupa is dedicated to Lord Buddha who is symbolically represented by wheels, footprints and thrones. The temples at Sanchi, built in the 5th and the 7th century, display exceptional architectural lavishness.
The best time to travel to Sanchi is during the months of November and December since the summer months are too hot in this part of Madhya Pradesh. Tourists planning to stay at Sanchi may book their rooms at Jehan Numa Palace Hotel, The Residency Hotel, Hotel Sambodhi International Sanchi or at Noor-us-Sabah hotel. All these Sanchi hotels offer excellent state-of-the-art facilities at extremely affordable prices. There are not many hotels in Sanchi and as a result many tourists stay at Bhopal which is quite close to Sanchi.
