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India

Republic of India

CapitalNew Delhi
RegionSouthern Asia
CurrencyINR
Official languagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil
Access to the seaYes
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Bhopal
India · City or town

Bhopal

Bhopal is presented as a base for visitors arriving by air or long-distance train who plan to visit Sanchi. The city is a few tens of kilometres from Sanchi, so plan the onward journey.

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Bhuj
India · City or town

Bhuj

Bhuj, in Gujarat, offers more services than staying near Khadir and can serve as a base for visiting Dholavira. The trade-off is a long road journey to the archaeological site.

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Great Rann of Kutch
India · Region or area

Great Rann of Kutch

The Great Rann of Kutch is the saline landscape around Khadir, where Dholavira lies. Its aridity and limited water help explain the setting of this planned ancient city.

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The Great Stupa at Sanchi with one carved gateway.
India · Place of interest

Sanchi

Sanchi brings together stupas, temples, monasteries and a pillar associated with the period of Aśoka on a hill that remained a religious centre over time. Its carved gateways and museum help explain the site.

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The Great Stupa at Sanchi with one carved gateway.
India · Place of interest

Sanchi Archaeological Museum

At the foot of Sanchi hill, the Archaeological Museum helps connect its objects and sculptures with the monuments outside. Its collections include Buddhist and Brahmanical material from different periods.

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Vidisha
India · City or town

Vidisha

Vidisha serves as a rail and local-area link for reaching Udayagiri. To continue to the nearby sites, arrange road transport and check local options in advance.

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