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(Madhya Pradesh)


City of Lakes

Jaded with the concrete jungles which hound your every waking moment Want an escape into a world which promises a picturesque setting around two magnificent lakes and gently rolling hills Take the first train or the flight out and head straight for Madhya Pradesh's capital city Bhopal, which truly epitomizes all this and more. Situated on gently rolling hills, the state capital of Madhya Pradesh is truly modern, yet has managed to retain its quaint old worldly charm. It, truly carries itself with grace and is constantly surprising its visitors a place where bustling markets and lush green gardens beckons you to forget your worries and enjoy the warm smiles and the simple life of Bhopal. Truly, a tourist's delight with its old mosques, palaces, lakes and gardens, Bhopal has managed to retain a clean, green look which is sadly not evident in most metropolitan cities in India.
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Tips for you
Tourist office(s):
MPSTDC
4th Floor, Gangotri, TT Nagar
 2774340; fax: 2774289
Travel Tips
  • Opt for a hotel and a room overlooking the lakes.

  • Bargain hard when shopping for unbranded products and with autorickshaw drivers.

  • Plan your shopping spree for Mondays as sight seeing is not possible on this day.


Language Tips
Bhopal speaks Hindi with a touch of urdu in it. Most locals understand English, though not many can converse in it. Some helpful words are:

Yes - Haan
No - Nahin
Thank you - Shukriya
What is your name - Aapka naam kya hai
Don?t understand - Samajh nahi aaya.
How are you - Kaise hain
What price - Daam kyaa hai
Good - Achcha
Show me - Dikhaao
Friend - Dost
I don?t know -Nahee pata
Greeting - Namaste, Aslam Walekum

 
 
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