Climate & Best time to visit Sanchi

The town of Sanchi is synonymous with Buddhist Stupas – hemispherical structures typically containing relics of the Buddha or his followers. The Stupas of Sanchi were constructed on the orders of Emperor Ashoka to preserve and spread the Buddhist philosophy. Sanchi has been protecting these beautiful and sacred architectural wonders, just the way these wonders have been safeguarding ancient history and art of the Mauryan period.

The numerous stupas, temples, monasteries and an Ashokan pillar have been the focus of interest and awe for global audiences as well. In fact, UNESCO has given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’ to the Mahastupa.

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Sanchi - A UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • The best time to visit sanchi is from October till March. The months of October and March may be a little uncomfortable in the noons, however the day and the evening can be spend to explore Sanchi. Summers, specially the months of May and June can be extremely hot and the temperature can shoot upto 45°C. If visiting Sanchi in summers, plan an early visit to the monuments from 9-11 am & 5-7 pm. Sanchi, as in the rest of Madhya Pradesh, witnesses average rainfall in the months of July and August. Unpredictable mild drizzles and heavy downpours can be experienced. So if visiting during the monsoon season, it is advisable to carry umbrellas and rain jackets. Winters are the best time to visit Sanchi. The day is comfortable with a minimum temperature of 10°C and maximum of 22°C. The entire day can be spend exploring Sanchi, sitting in the lawns and relishing the splendid architecture.

Please note :

When at Sanchi, do not miss the “Sound & Light Show”, conducted at dusk and the Udaygiri caves.

The last Saturday and Sunday of November is the eve of the “Chethiagiri Vihara” festival. The relics of the two chief desciples of Buddha – Sariputta and Maha Moggallana are exhibited for public viewing once a year and thousands of Buddhist devotees from across the world visit to participate.