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Upper Lake

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 believed to have been built by Raja Bhoj.

Van Vihar National Park

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 protection. It is also home to a wide array of wildlife like Blackbuck, Cheetal, Sambar, Blue Bull, Porcupine, Wild Boar, and Hyena, besides exotic floral species.

Moti Masjid

One of the most interesting mosques in the country, Moti Masjid was built in 1862 by the most progressive and free-thinking woman of her time, Sikander Jahan Begum. Crafted with beautiful, pure white marble, the architecture of the mosque holds a striking resemblance to the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi.

Udayagiri Caves

A magnificent set of twenty sculpted caves that date back to the early 5th century CE, the Udayagiri Caves hold within their walls some of the most ancient icon drawings and carvings. The inscriptions inside the caves associate their relation with the reign of the Gupta monarchy.

Sanchi Stupa

One of the most unbeatable places to visit in Bhopal, and possibly in entire India, the magnificence of the Sanchi Stupa remains unmatched till date. Believed to have originated in the 3rd century BCE, the building was built it the reign of the great emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty and is one of the most remarkable Buddhist monuments in the country.

Shaukat Mahal

A beautiful anomaly of the Asian and Western architectural art amidst the predominance of Islamic architecture in Bhopal, Shaukat Mahal is one of the most frequented tourist places in Bhopal.

Bhimbetka Caves

Situated at around 45 km south of Bhopal, the monumental Bhimbetka Caves have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is believed that the caves date as back as over 30,000 years! They are home to magnificent rock shelters, along with some of the most exquisite prehistoric cave paintings in Asia.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple

Set atop the striking Arera Hills, the famous Lakshmi Narayan Temple was built as a tribute to the Hindu Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, and her consort Lord Vishnu. Besides the beautiful idols of Lakshmi and Vishnu, the temple also houses a reclining idol of Lord Shiva with his wife Goddess Parvati.

Lower Lake

The lower lake frequently referred to as “Chhota Talab”, is separated from the Upper Lake by a bridge known as Pul Pukhta or the Lower Lake Bridge. Akin to its equally famous counterpart Upper Lake, the Lower Lake also dates back to the 11th century and has fallen under the rule of countless kings.

Birla Museum

One of the most mesmerizing places to visit in Bhopal, the famous Birla Museum is a part of the magnificent Birla Mandir Complex which also harbors a sacred shrine of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and a Laxmi-Narayan Temple.

Taj ul Masjid

Taj-Ul-Masjid, literally translating to the ‘Crown of Mosques’, is quite easily one of the grandest and most beautiful mosques in Madhya Pradesh. The external facade of the mosque is a soothing pink colour and is powered by two white coloured domes that complete the awe-inspiring structure.

Bhojpur Temple

Another stunning heritage built by Raja Bhoj in the 11th century, the Bhojpur Temple is a religious tribute to the Hindu God Shiva, nestled in the rustic village of Bhojpur in Madhya Pradesh. The construction of the temple is incomplete, and the reasons for abandonment of construction aren’t clear yet.

Gohar Mahal

Perched on the banks of the serene Upper Lake in Bhopal, Gohar Mahal is undoubtedly one of the most historically beautiful places to visit in Bhopal. Built-in 1820 by Qudsia Begum, who was one the first free-thinking women of the country and the first female ruler of Bhopal, the palace is ornamented with intricate interior carvings and beautiful decorations on the exterior.

Raisen Fort

Located at a short distance of 23 km from Bhopal, the beautiful Raisen Fort sits atop a verdant hill, surrounded by a few temples, and houses numerous wells and a huge reservoir in its folds. Said to be over 800 years old, the fort shelters a temple and a mosque, besides numerous domes out of which only 2 have been spared by the sands of time.

Sair Sapata

One of the most famous places in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum is extremely well planned, and the works displayed have their roots in the tribal culture. It is advised to collect a brochure at the entrance in order to learn a few basics of the tribal life, which makes it easier to decipher the paintings.

Rani Kamlapati Palace

Seated along the embankments of the Upper Lake, Sair Sapata is a major entertainment zone and tourist attraction in Bhopal. The complex hosts' various stimulating activities like bike racing, car dashing, boating, forest hiking, and more.