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Nearest Airport -BHO

Bhopal

Nearest Train Stations -BPL

Bhopal

History

Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh and was built in the 11th century in the city of Bhoja, which was founded by King Bhoja. The city was originally called 'Bhojpal', after king Bhoj and the dam ("pal") that he is said to have built, forming the lake around Bhopal. The city was founded in 1707 and is the capital of the former state of Bhopal, a British princely state ruled by Bhopal Nawab. In the 18th and the 19th century the city was ruled by Begums for almost a century. The city flourished in culture and arts under the Begum rule. Due to equal opportunities to all religions and castes , Bhopal came to be known for communal peace and cosmopolitan culture.

Facts & Culture

Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh in India and the administrative seat of the Bhopal and Bhopal districts. It is also known as the "City of Lakes" because of its numerous natural and man-made lakes and is also one of India's greenest towns. The city of Bhopal is known for its exquisite culture and tradition. Encircled by a stonework wall, the city is set on the northern cache of a large lake with a link unraveling it from the lower lake. The city has a great charm with two beautiful lakes, old marketplaces, great mosques, and palaces along their banks, and the new city's verdant, perfectly planned out parks and gardens, spacious avenues, and streamlined contemporary structures. Numerous heritage buildings from this period include the Tajul Masajid and the Taj Mahal Palace. Besides the scrumptious chaat, kebab, and delicious biryani that you can relish at the streets of old Bhopal. Theatre, Music, Poetry, Shairi, and Art also enjoy an inseparable status in the Bhopali Culture.

Places to See

Upper Lake

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One of the most famous places in Bhopal, the Upper Lake, locally referred to as ‘Bhojtaal’ or ‘Bada Talab’, is the oldest man-made lake in India. Dating back to the 11th century, the lake is b

06:00 - 19:00
Bhopal
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- Yes

Van Vihar National Park

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Sitting in close proximity to Upper Lake, the Van Vihar National Park is one of the unmissable tourist places in Bhopal. Serving as the lungs of the city, the park is under strict observation and prot

6:30 am – 6:30 pm (1st Aug to 30th Oct & 16th Feb to 15th Apr) 6:30 am – 6:00 pm (1st Nov to 15th Feb) 6:00 am – 7:00 pm (16th Apr to 31st July)
Lake View Walk Path, Krishna Nagar, Shymala Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462002
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- Yes

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya / National Museum of Mankind Bhopal

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The museum lies in a prehistoric landscape with evidence of prehistoric human settlement in its premises at Bhopal- the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. Covering an area of about 200 acres of undulatin

11:00 am – 6:30 pm (Mar - Aug) & 10:00 am – 5:30 pm (Sep - Feb)
Via Depo Square, Above Tribal Museum, Shymala Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462013, India
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Taj ul Masajid Bhopal

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The masjid was built between the years 1868 and 1901, started by Sultan Shah Jehan Begum of Bhopal. Not only is the mosque the largest in the country, but it also happens to be the seco

06:00 - 20:00
National Highway 12, Kohefiza, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462001, India
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Kerwa Dam Bhopal

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Kerwa Dam is located in Mendora village of Bhopal district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located near Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, and is an important source of water for the city. Th

08:00 - 18:00
Mendora, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462007, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Tropic of Cancer Bhopal

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The Tropic of Cancer, which is also referred to as the Northern Tropic, is the most northerly circle of latitude on Earth at which the Sun can be directly overhead. This occurs on the June solstice, w

24 Hrs Open
hopal - Vidisha Highway, Near Salamatpur, Chhola, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 464651, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Bhojpur Temple

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The 12th-century Bhojpur Temple is considered one of the best examples of temple architecture in the region. The focus is on the abstract representation of the god Shiva or "lingam" in the sanctuary

06:00 - 19:00
Bhojpur Temple, Bhojpur Rd, Bhojpur, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 464551, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

State Archaeological Museum Bhopal

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The State Museum was established as Edward Museum in 1909 AD by the rule of Bhopal state and governed with the name of Ajayabghar in the present central library building. After the formation of Madhya

10:30 - 17:30
Shyamla Hills Rd, NITTTR Campus, Shymala Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462002, India
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Gohar Mahal Bhopal

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It was constructed by Qudsia Begum, the first female monarch of Bhopal (reigned 1819–1837), also known as "Gauhar," and is now more than 200 years old. The palace, which served as the Begum's reside

08:00 - 18:00
VIP Rd, Nakkar Khana, Peer Gate Area , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462001, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Moti Masjid Bhopal

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Moti Masjid is one of the many mosques located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Even though the mosque is relatively smaller in size as compared to the other exquisite and historical monuments that stand ma

06:00 - 19:00
Hawamahal Rd, Chowki Talaiya, Peer Gate , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462001, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- Yes

Bhimbetka Caves

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Cave painting about 30,000 years ago. The rock shelter where humans lived thousands of years ago. And the rich flora and fauna that surround them make Bimbetka a gift from our first ancestors. The Bi

07:00 - 18:00
Bhojpur Raisen, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 464990, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Shaukat Mahal Bhopal

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The Shaukat Mahal is one of the architectural curiosities of Bhopal. It is a strange mixture of Indo-Islamic and European styles of architecture. It was designed by a Frenchman, a desce

7:00– 19:00 (1st Apr to 30th Sep) 7:00 – 18:00 (1st Oct to 31st Mar)
Sultania Rd, Nakkar Khana, Peer Gate Area, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462001, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Bharat Bhavan

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Bharat Bhavan is a multi-art center set up to create interactive proximity between the verbal, visual, and performing arts. Established and financed by Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, and run by an autonomou

14:00 - 20:00 (Feb - Oct) 13:00 - 19:00 (Nov - Jan)
J. Swaminathan Marg, Shamla Hills, Near Upper Lake, Krishna Nagar, Shymala Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462013, India
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Sadar Manzil Bhopal

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Among the crowd of Islamic architecture in Bhopal, Sardar Manzil occupies a place of eminence. The red-brick structure is a hybrid of the western and Asian style of architecture designed by a descenda

24 Hrs Open
Nakkar Khana, Peer Gate Area, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462001, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Manua Bhan Ki Tekri

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Manua Bhan ki Tekri is a Jain temple in the Lalghati area in the city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The temple is located around 9 kms away from the Bhopal Junction railway station.Manua Bhan ki Tekri is