ancient ruins
Sanchi Stupa
The oldest surviving stone structure in India, a hemispherical Buddhist stupa commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Madhya Pradesh, India · Asia
Raisen is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sānchi, 17km from Sanchi Stupa.
Raisen is a town located in Madhya Pradesh, India. With a population of 44,162, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Raisen sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Raisen to your route.
Raisen is a town and a municipality in Raisen district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Raisen District. Raisen is 45.5 km (28.3 mi) from the state capital Bhopal.
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Raisen is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 23.3303 latitude, 77.7811 longitude.
Raisen has a population of approximately 44,162 people, making it a town in India.
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ancient ruins
The oldest surviving stone structure in India, a hemispherical Buddhist stupa commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.
17 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
Sandstone shelters in the Vindhya hills holding painted panels spanning some 30,000 years, from Mesolithic hunting scenes to medieval horsemen, the oldest known rock art in the subcontinent.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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