In just about every pamphlet I obtained regarding Shirakami-Sanchi, I kept reading about Philipp Franz von Siebold’s beech, a native Japanese tree. Siebold? I muttered to myself, “Who is this ...

Sanchi is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh close to major cities like Bhopal, Bhimbetka, and Ujjain. There are several places to see in Sanchi with the stupas being the primary tourist ...