Historic Site · Sanchi, India
Sanchi Stupa
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pr.
Photo: Biswarup Ganguly via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Sanchi, India |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 23.4792° N, 77.7397° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sanchi Stupa is known for
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pr.
About Sanchi Stupa
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located about 23 kilometres from Raisen town, the district headquarters and 46 kilometres (29 mi) northeast of Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument to the historical architecture of India.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Sanchi |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Bhopal Airport (BHO) |
| Distance from the airport | 28.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) · Bhopal, India · 28.7 miles away
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR) · Indore, India · 133.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sanchi Stupa?
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pr.
Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
Sanchi Stupa is in Sanchi, India. Its coordinates are 23.4792° N, 77.7397° E.
How do I get to Sanchi Stupa?
The nearest town is Sanchi, and the nearest airport is Bhopal Airport (BHO), about 28.6 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanchi_Stupa — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q181123 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.