The little village of Sanchi, which house a number of significant Buddhist monuments, lies a little away from Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh. The place of Sanchi has a rich history, which dates back to as early as 3rd century BC and spanned over till 12th century AD.

Among other major Buddhist sites in India, Sanchi has a singular distinction. Despite not being associated with any significant event in Lord Buddha's life, it emerged to play a key role in the evolution and spread of Buddhism as a major religion in India. More striking fact is that although Sanchi remained at the peak of glory almost covering the whole range of Indian Buddhism, there is hardly any reference of the place in ancient literature.

Legend has it that Ashoka the Great had married Devi daughter of a merchant of Vidisa (modern Besnagar near Bhilsa or Vidisha) during his halt there on his way to Ujjayani as a viceroy. Their son Mahendra is said to have visited his mother at Vidisa, and the latter took him up to the beautiful monastery of Vedisagiri built by herself.

A travel to Sanchi would unfold for you a forgotten age of genesis, development and decay of Buddhism.

A cluster of Stupas, Viharas, monasteries perched on a hilltop would welcome you as you travel to Sanchi. Visit the Stupas, the Ashoka Pillar, the Buddhist Vihara in your travel to Sanchi. There are not many hotels in Sanchi. You can visit Sanchi in an excursion from Bhopal. Travel.mapsofindia.com recommends that it is better to stay in Bhopal rather than looking for hotels in Sanchi.


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