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| Great Stupa No. 1 (Sanchi) |
It is the oldest stone structure in India. 36.5 mt in diameter and 16.4 mt high, with a massive hemi-spherical dome, the stupa stands in eternal majesty, the paved procession path around it worn smooth by centuries of pilgrims.
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| Stupa No. 2 (Sanchi) |
The stupa stands at the very edge of the hill and it's most striking feature is the stone balustrade that rings it.
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| Stupa No. 3 (Sanchi) |
The hemi-spherical dome is crowned, as a mark of it's special religious significance, with an umbrella of polished stone. The relics of Sariputta and Mahamogallena, two of the Buddha's earliest disciples, were found in it's inmost chamber.
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| The Four Gateways (Sanchi) |
The four gateways were erected around 35 B.C. The scenes carved onto the pillars and their triple architraves are mainly tales from the Jatakas, the episodes of the Buddha's various lives.
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| The Ashoka Pillar (Sanchi) |
Lies close to the southern gateway of the great stupa, and is one of the finest examples of the Ashokan pillar and is known for it's aesthetic proportions and exquisite structural balance.
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| The Buddhist Vihara (Sanchi) |
The sacred relics of the Satdhara stupa, located a few kms from Sanchi, have been enshrined in a glass casket on a platform in the inner sanctum of this modern monastery.
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| Raisen (Sanchi) |
The huge and colourful hilltop fort of Raisen has temples, cannons, three palaces, 40 wells and a large tank. There are also ancient paintings in the caves in this area.
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| Gyaraspur (Sanchi) |
There are tanks, temples and a fort dating back to the 9th and 10th century A.D. in this town. The name of this town is derieved from the big fair that used to be held here in the 11th month.
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| Udayapur (Sanchi) |
The large Neelkantheshwara temple here is believed to have been built in 1059 A.D. It is profusely and very finely carved with four prominent, decorated bands around the sikhara.
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