Dharma Roads বাংলা
Great Stupa

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Sanchi · India · South Asia

Great Stupa

Shared by all1 daysUNESCO World Heritage (1989)

India's oldest stone stupa, begun by Emperor Ashoka, with gateways carved with Jataka tales.

Local tip

An easy day trip from Bhopal. Combine it with the Udayagiri caves nearby.

Getting there

Nearest airport
Bhopal (BHO), 46 km
Suggested stay
1 days
Best season
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
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Visa and entry: India

e-Visa for most nationalities. Apply online at least 4 days before arrival.

The 30-day e-Tourist visa allows two entries; get a 1-year multiple-entry visa if you will go in and out via Nepal more than once. Protected Area Permits for parts of Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Bangladeshi citizens apply through IVAC centres, not the e-Visa; issuance has been limited since 2024, so check the current status.

Official site: indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗

Rough daily cost per person

৳ BDT₹ INRUS$
Backpacker৳3,660₹2,640US$30
Mid-range৳8,540₹6,160US$70
Comfort৳19,520₹14,080US$160

Rooms, food, local transport and entry fees; international flights excluded. Exchange rates are approximate.

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Last updated: 2026-10-17