Tourism

Sanchi | Bhopal | Gwalior | Orchha | Khajuraho | Indore | Ujjain | Wildlife

Madhya Pradesh is situated at the heart of India. The magnificent paintings and other archaeological discoveries made in rock shelters and caves at Bhimbetka, illustrate the continuity of settlement for over half a million years. Ujjain with historic palaces, Sanchi with ancient Buddhist monuments, Gwalior with beautiful forts, Khajuraho with beautiful temples and Bhopal the lake side capital city are the main tourist centres.

Sanchi
Sanchi is known for its stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars stretching from the 3rd century BC to the 12 century AD. The most famous of these monuments, the Sanchi Stupa 1,was originally built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. 

The site is one of the most evocative in India, and a good base for a number of interesting bicycle excursions.

How to get there 
Air: Nearest airport is Bhopal (46 kms).
Rail: Sanchi lies on the Jhansi-Itarsi section of the Central Railway. First class passengers on mail and express trains can request for a halt at Sanchi. However Bhopal is convenient railhead. 
Road: Good motorable roads connect Sanchi to Bhopal (46 kms), Vidisha (10 kms) Indore (232 kms) etc. 

Tourism Contact List

1.    Madhya Pradesh 

Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

 1. http://www.mptourism.com/his/index.html

 2. http://www.madhyapradeshtourism.com/contact.asp

Places of Interest

Stupa No.1 

Stupa No. 2 

Stupa no. 3 

Ashoka Pillar 

Buddhist Vihara 

Monasteries : Timings : 0900 - 1700 Hrs. 

Reference:
http://www.webindia123.com/

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