How to reach Bhopal

Reach Bhopal By Air

Bhopal Airport is well connected with rest of the major cities and towns such as Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior and Delhi. The airport is located at a distance of 15 km from the heart of the city. Tourists may hire a taxi or a cab from the airport to reach the place smoothly.

Reach Bhopal By Road

There are numbers of buses available for tourists such as public and private buses. The place is well connected from all major cities and towns through state bus service. Indore (190km), Ujjain (189km), Nagpur (354km) and Ratlam (297km) are connected to Bhopal via road.

Reach Bhopal By Train

The Bhopal Railway Station is well connected with all major railheads of the country. Tourists can easily get trains to various major destinations.

When to visit Bhopal

Due to the influence of temperate climate, the weather here remains fairly tolerable throughout the year. However, to experience the best of the city, it is best advised to visit Bhopal during the winter months of November to February. Unlike summers, the chilling days of the season encourages you to step out and experience the authentic beauty of the region. Although the nights can get nipy at times, you will definitely enjoy the cool breeze of the season. 

Bhopal Major Excursions

About Sanchi

The Sanchi hill goes up in shelves with Stupa 2 situated on a lower shelf, Stupa 1, Stupa 3, the 5th century Gupta Temple No.17 and the 7th century temple No. 18 are on the intermediate shelf and a later monastery is on the crowning shelf. The balustrade surrounding Stupa 2, carved with aniconic representations of the Buddha, was added in the late 2nd century BC under the Satavahanas.

About Maheshwar:

Maheshwar was a glorious city at the dawn of Indian civilization when it was Mahishmati, capital of king Kartivarjun. This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.

About Khajuraho:

In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, came up on one site, near the village of Khajuraho.

About Mandu:

Mandu is a celebration in stone, of life and joy, A tribute to the love shared between the poet-prince Baz Bahadur and his beautiful consort, Rani Roopmati. The balladeers of Malwa still sing of their euphoric romance.

About Gwalior:

Gwalior's tradition as a royal capital continued until the formation of present day India, with the Scindias having their dynastic seat here. The magnificent mementoes of a glorious past have been preserved with care, giving Gwalior an appeal unique and timeless.

About Bhimbetka:

Executed mainly in red and white with the occasional use of green and yellow, with themes taken from the every day events of aeons ago, the scenes usually depict hunting, dancing, music, horse and elephant riders, animals fighting, honey collection, decoration of bodies, disguises, masking and household scenes.

About Ujjain:

The early history of Ujjain is lost in the midst of antiquity. As early as the time of the Aryan settlers, Ujjain seems to have acquired importance. By the 6th century B.C. Avanti with its capital at Ujjaini, is mentioned in Buddhist literature as one of the four great powers along with Vatsa, Kosala and Magadha.

About Omkareshwar:

Omkareshwar, the sacred island, shaped like the holiest of all Hindu symbols, 'Om', has drawn to it hundreds of generations of pilgrims. And here, as in so many of Madhya Pradesh's sacred shrines, the works of Nature complement those of man to provide a setting awe-inspiring in its magnificence.According to a legend, when Narad, the great seer, paid a visit to the deity of the Vindhya mountains, he was angry to find that there was no dwelling here suitable for Lord Shiva.

About Pachmarhi:

Pachmarhi is Madhya Pradesh's most verdant gem. A lovely hill resort girdled by the Satpura ranges, it offers absolute tranquility. Bridle paths lead into placid forest groves of wild bamboo, jamun, dense sal forests and delicate bamboo thickets.

About Orchha:

Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain, Rudra Pratap, who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatris. From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular.

About Indore:

Indore is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh, and together with its satellite towns of Pithampur and Dewas, is one of the fastest-growing economic regions in India. Its proximity to the Gujarat - Mumbai grid is a major factor behind its huge economic potential.

National Parks Around Bhopal

About Kanha National Park:

It is Situated in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the picturesque Kanha National Park was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's unforgettable classic Jungle Book. The romance of the Kanha National Park has not reduced over time-it is still as beautiful.

About Bandhavgarh National Park:

Bandhavgarh National Park is spread at vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. Bandhavgarh National Park consists of a core area of 105 sq km and a buffer area of approximately 400 sq km of topography varies between steep ridges, undulating, forest and open meadows.

About Pench National park:

Pench National park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the satpuda hills is named after Pench river, meandering through the park from north to south. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, bordering Maharashtra, in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara.Pench National Park, comprising of 758 SQ Kms, out of which a core area of 299 sq km is the national park and and remaining 464 sq km is the buffer area.

Best & Recommended  Hotels in Bhopal

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• Hotel Grand Ashirwad - Ranked #4 of 31 hotels in Bhopal

• Hotel Amer Greens - Ranked #1 of 31 Bhopal B&B and Inns

• Hotel Amar Vilas - Ranked #8 of 31 Bhopal B&B and Inns

• Hotel Kachnar - Ranked #5 of 125 Speciality lodging in Bhopal

Suggested Tour Package Itinarary for Bhopal Site Seeing M.P

Locations Covered  : Bhopal » Ujjain » Indore » Omkareshwar » Maheshwar » Mandu  

Suggested Duration : 4 days
 
 

Day 01 - Arrival at Bhopal -Sanchi

Morning  Arrival  at  Bhopal. Pick  up  &  Transfer  to  Hotel.  Check  in  to  Hotel. After  fresh  n  up departure to Sanchi. Sightseeing of Sanchi -The World Heritage Site” Visit Stupas, Monasteries, 
Temples and Pillars.. Arrive at Bhopal. Sightseeing of Bhojpur and another World Heritage Site “Bhimbetika caves”. Overnight stay at the Bhopal hotel.

Day 02 Bhopal- Ujjain
 

Morning  Departure  to  Ujjain-  Arrive  at  Ujjain.  Check  in  to  Hotel. Visit  to  some  Famous  temple Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Harsiddhi Temple, Sandipani Ashram etc. N/s at Ujjain Hotel.
 
 

Day 03 Ujjain-Mandu

Early Morning visit to Mahakaleshwar Temple to attain the “Bhasm Aarti” – Departure to Mandu.Full Day Sightseeing of Mandu The Darwazas, The Royal Enclave Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal , Hoshang Shah's Tomb , Jami Masjid, Roopmati's Pavilion, Rewa Kund - N/s at Mandu.
 
 

Day 04 Mandu-Omkareshwar

 Morning  Departure  to  Omkareshwar,  On  the  Way  Sightseeing  of  Maheshwar  Temple. Arrival at Omkareshwar Visit to Omkareshwar & Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga Have a holy Bath in Narmada  River  of  Omkareshwar  temple. Eve  departure  to  Bhopal. Local  Sightseeing  places  like  BhopalLake, Birla Temple & Museums. Night stay at Bhopal hotel.& Morning drop to railway Station.

Bhopal - Local Attractions

About Bharat Bhawan

A center of unparalleled excellence, Bharat Bhavan is a unique institution for performing and visual arts. This multi-art complex is so designed that its shape is in superb accord with the surrounding landscape and it offers a visual impact of spaciousness.

Location of Bharat Bhawan :- Bharat Bhavan is situated at J. Swaminathan Marg , Shamla Hills (Near Upper Lake ) in Bhopal, The Capital of Madhya Pradesh, India.

About Bharat Bhawan :- Bharat Bhavan is an autonomous multi-arts complex and museum in the state of capital Bhopal, established and funded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Opened in 1982, facing the Upper Lake, Bhopal, it houses an art gallery, a fine art workshops, an open-air amphitheatre, a studio theatre, an auditorium, a museum tribal and folk art, libraries of Indian poetry, classical music as well as folk music.

Details of the wings in Bharat Bhawan:

• Roopankar - Museum of Fine Art: Gallery of contemporary folk and tribal art, and a modern art gallery. Graphic art Work Shop, and Ceramics art workshop
• Rangmandal - theatre repertory
• Vagarth - Center of Indian poetry, library, archive, and translation centre
• Anhad - A library of Classical and Folk music, audio and video archives, organzes dance recitals and classical music series like, Parampara, Saptak
• Chhavi - Center of Classical Cinema
• Nirala Srijanpeeth - the chair for creative writing, founded by by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

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About Taj-ul-Masjid:

The Taj-ul-Masjid is one of the largest mosques in Asia, built by Nawab Shahjehan Begum around a courtyard with a large tank in the centre and with an imposing double storeyed gate-way with 4 recessed archways and 9 imposing cusped multifoiled openings in the main prayer hall. The Quibla wall in the prayer hall is carved with 11 recessed arches, while the mimber is made of black basalt.The structure is enlivened by the limpid expanse of water in the tank outside the northern wall.

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The monumentality of this structure was much greater originally when it faced the towering bastions of the Fatehgarh Fort. A three-day Ijtima congregation held here annually draws people from all over the country & world.

History of Taj-ul-Masjid

"Taj-ul-Masajid" means "The Crown of Mosques". The construction of the mosque was started during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar by Nawab Shah Jahan Begum (1844- 1860 and 1868-1901) of Bhopal (wife of Baqi Mohammad Khan) and continued to be built by her daughter Sultan Jahan Begum, till her lifetime. The mosque was not completed due to lack of funds, and after a long lay-off after the War of 1857, construction was resumed in 1971 by great efforts of Allama Mohammad Imran Khan Nadwi Azhari of Bhopal. The construction was completed by 1985 and the entrance (eastern) gate was renovated grandly using ancient motifs from circa 1250 Syrian mosques by the contribution of the Emir of Kuwait to commemorate the memory of his departed wife.

Annual Congregation at Taj-ul-Masjid

Aalmi Tablighi Ijtima, (an annual three-day congregation) that draws people from all over the world is held at Taj-ul-Masajid. Now a days, But due to the shortage of space, it has been to shifted Ghazi pura, a place outside the city.

About Jama Masjid Bhopal :

Jama Masjid in Bhopal is a small &  impressive mosque, The Masjid was constructed by Qudisiya Begum in circa 1450 AD..This mosques has a spacious open court ( 31.42 x 24.38 m) with sanctuary on its west and arched cloisters (dalans) on its north and south, the one on the eastern side having been destroyed.
 

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About Moti Masjid Bhopal:

Moti Masjid, a lovely shrine in Bhopal is a significant landmark in the history of muslim women in India. This marvelous shrine was constructed by the progressive muslim ruler Sikander Begum in the year 1860. The architectural design of the Moti Masjid has a close similitude to the famous Jama Masjid in Delhi.

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The call to prayer for the faithful followers of Islam is given from the top of the minarets. The minarets of Bhopal Moti Masjid are considered as the 'gate from heaven and earth'.  Moti Masjid is an example from the glorious chapter of Bhopal Begums in history. Moti Masjid is easily accessible from any part of the city by buses, auto and taxis. The public transports of the city are also available from the Bhopal railway station in Hamidia road.

About Van Vihar National Park:

Van Vihar in Bhopal is spread over a vast area of 4.45 square kms of land near Shymala Hills bhopal, the Van Vihar National Park is situated in the heart of Bhopal city. An oasis of greenery, this national park house a variety of herbivorous and carnivorous species in their natural habitat.

The animals such as tiger, panther, lion, bear, hyena, crocodiles, gharial, snakes, python etc., are kept in captivity in a system of kraal and enclosures in lines of modern concept of zoo management as per the norms of Central Zoo Authority.

Details of the Van Vihar Bhopal

• Coordinates: 23°13′48″N 77°21′59″E
• Area - 4.45 km²
• Established - 1983

About Upper Lake ( Bada Talab - Bhopal):

Upper Lake Bhopal is A beautiful water body of the 11th century, Upper Lake is the oldest man-made lake in India. Locally called as Bada Talab, it is a massive earthen bund constructed across the Kolans River. Legend says that King Bhoj constructed this gigantic lake, which is believed to have cured his skin disease.

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Gohar Mahal Bhopal:

Situated in the banks of the magnificient Upper Lake, Gohar Mahal is one of the beautiful palaces in Bhopal. It is built by Gohar begum, who was the first woman ruler of Bhopal. Constructed in the year 1820, Gohar Mahal is an architectural marvel, which presents a perfect blend of Hindu and Mughal Architecture.

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About Birla Mandir Bhopal

Laxmi Narayan Temple is also known as the Birla Mandir and is located to the south of the Lower Lake on the Arera Hills.Close to the temple is a museum that is the repository of sculptures from the districts of Raisen, Sehore, Mandsaur, and Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh. There are stone sculptures mostly of Shiva, Vishnu, and their respective consorts and incarnations. North of Birla Mandir, get a Picturesque view of Bhopal from where one can see The Bada Talab and chhota talab at the same time.

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