Satdhara Stupas
Satdhara
Stupa ruins on the Betwa River gorge about 9 km west of Sanchi. The main stupa is nearly the size of the Great Stupa, and the quiet woodland sees few visitors.
Satdhara lies on a plateau beside the Betwa River, about 9 km west of Sanchi. Its name means “seven streams,” referring to the waterfalls formed where the river flows down the gorge. The site has more than thirty stupas and monastery foundations. The main stupa is about 30 m in diameter, close to the Great Stupa in size, and Stupa No. 2 yielded relics of Sariputta and Moggallana. Restored by the Madhya Pradesh state government, the site now has walking paths and signs, and from the cliff edge visitors can look down over the river gorge. There are no gateways or fine reliefs here, but the setting is unspoiled and rarely crowded. Reaching it requires a hired vehicle on village roads. Facilities are minimal, so bring your own drinking water.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Sanchi Stupa No. 2
- Sanchi Archaeological Museum
- Sanchi Stupa
- Chetiyagiri Vihara
- Udayagiri Caves
- Bijamandal, Vidisha
- Heliodorus Pillar
- Maladevi Temple, Gyaraspur