Bhopal

Locations :

Lattitude: 23.15° N,
Longitude: 77.25° E
Best Time to Visit : October to March

Weather :

Summer : 30°C to 40°C
Winter : 16°C to 25°C
Monsoon : 11°C to 31°C
Bhopal the capital city of central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is the 17th largest in India and 131st in world. It is believed that it was founded in 11th century by Parampara king Raja Bhoja and was reestablished in its present day avatar by an Afghan Soldier Dost Mohammad Khan in 17th century. The city known for its many natural and artificial lakes is a wonderful mishmash of old world and modernization in its architecture.    
At the time of independence Bhopal was the second largest Muslim inhabited city along with a vast Hindu populace, a component that has left his permanent imprint on Bhopal’s culture where Diwali and Eid are prominent festivals and both are celebrated with same gusto and both Hindus and Muslims visit each other on their festivals. Here on one hand Bharat Bhavan is an outstanding cultural establishment of the city and on other Bhopal Ijtema is the second largest [annual] Muslim world preachers’ congregation after Hajj in Mecca and receives up to 1,000,000 participants annually.  
 
Main Attractions
  • Bhoj Wetlands: This consists of two manmade reservoirs Bhojtal or Upper lake [created in 11th century] and Chhota Talab or Lower lake [created in 18th century]. The area is rich in flora and fauna. Because of its bio diversity the wetland is visited each year by more than 20,000 birds.
  • Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum: The museum exhibits tribal art, culture and life of various indigenous tribes of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The museum also showcases the houses of Gond, Korku, Bhil, Sahariya tribes. The houses are made of mud, dung, hay, bamboo, grass and other dry foliage and are equipped with earthenware, charpoys, agricultural tools etc. The museum celebrates the sanctity and sacredness of nature and its relation with mankind.
  • Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya: Spread over an area of 200 acres in Shamla Hills this Anthropological Museum showcases the evolution of mankind through time and space. The museum has 12 [indoor] galleries and 8 open air exhibitions. For educational purposes the museum regularly organizes various Conferences, Cultural Programs, Regional, Cultural festivals, Lectures, Artists camps, etc.
  • Kerwa Dam: A beautiful weekend getaway for locals and must visit picnic spot for tourists the dam is a wonderful landscape for bird watching and indulge in some adventure sport. The dam which generates Hydro-Electric Power is developed as eco-tourism by the state government which can serve as a picnic spot and fulfill the water requirement of the city simultaneously.
  • Gohar Mahal: For the captives of old world charm a visit to this 18th century build mughal and Hindu architectural marvel is a treat. The palace is a symbol of communal harmony and was built by a very efficient and unprejudiced ruler of Bhopal, Qudisiya Begum during her reign. The Begum was considered to be an unbiased and woman’s-libber sovereign [perhaps first in India].  The palace is located very close to Shaukat Mahal.
  • Sadar Manzil: Build in a fusion of Indian and Western Architectural styles this medieval marvel is pride of Bhopalis – a symbol of their own local history. The monument was supposedly designed by a Frenchman and once served as a royal courtroom of the rulers and nawabs of Bhopal.
  • Shaukat Mahal: Much like Sadar Manzil, Shaukat Mahal was also assumed to be designed by a Frenchman and is thus very different in its architecture from other Islamic structure of the time.
  • Yodhasthal: A relatively recent construction Yodhasthal is an army museum dedicated to youth which showcases vintage war equipment and imparts information regarding previous wars fought by Indian Army. The theme of the establishment is ‘Know Your Army Facility’.
  • Taj Mahal Palace: Build in French, British, Mughal, Arabic and Hindu styles TajMahal Palace was build from 1871-1884 as Begum Shah Jahan [Bhopal’s ruler] residence. The palace earlier called Raj Mahal was renamed Taj Mahal by the then British Resident. It has 120 rooms, a Sheesh Mahal [hall of mirrors], a fountain structure called Savon Bhadon Pavillion.
Other important establishments include
  • Rani Kamlapati Palace
  • Kolar Dam
  • Aishbagh Stadium
 



Shopping
  • Chowk Bazaar
  • Azad Market
  • Habibganj Market
  • Bittan Market Haat
  • New Market
  • DB City Mall
  • Kabuliwala Shopping Mall
  • Century 21 Mall
  • Aura Mall
 
Things To Do
Places of Worship:
 
  • Khatlapura Mandir
  • Lakshmi Narayan Temple
  • Taj ul Masajid
  • Jama Masjid
  • Moti Masjid
  • Birla Mandir
  • Gufa Mandir
  • Manuabhan Tekri
  • Balaji Mandir
  • St. James CSI Church
Places of Entertainment:
 
  • Bharat Bhawan Centre for Performing and Visual Arts
  • Movie Theaters
  • Game & Entertainment Centres [Sair Sapata, Snow Mastii, Kanha Fun City, Mastii Zone]
 
Getting There
  • By Air – Raja Bhoj International Airport is the primary airport 15 kms north of the city [in the suburb of Bairagarh]. Domestic airliners like Jet Konnect and Airways and Air India have direct flights to Bhopal, also non-stop flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Raipur and Jabalpur.
  • By Railway – One of the most rail connected cities Bhopal has two main Railway Station Bhopal Junction [old Bhopal] and Bhopal Habibganj [new Bhopal].
  • By Road – Bhopal is connected to all major cities through National Highways 12, and 86 and State Highway 17. Kushabhau Thakre Inter State Bus Terminal an Inter State Bus Terminus is situated close to Habibganj Station. 
 
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