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To see and do in Bhopal

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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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Must See, Must Do
  • Drive up to Mahavirgiri, the highest point in Bhopal, to get a panoramic view of the city.
  • Become a true-blue Bhopali and spend an evening by the lake side. You'll know why the residents love their city so much.
  • Forget etiquette and tuck into the chola bhatura at Manohar Dairy. Hmmm Nirvana!
  • Chowk Bazaar is famous for itra or traditional Indian perfume. Every purse must have one.
  • Catch a workhop or lecture or anything at the Bharat Bhavan, and you'll come out wiser.
  • Get to know your past better by visiting the Bhimbetka Caves.

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Historical
  Gauhar Mahal A wonderful blend of Hindu and Mughal architectures, this palace stands on the bank of the Upper Lake on VIP Road. Shaukat Mahal In a sea of Islamic buildings stands this very French and very Gothic palace. It is said to have been designed by a Frenchman belonging to the royal Bourbon dynasty. Sadar Manzil Near the Shaukat Mahal lies the elegant Sadar Manzil that used to be the hall of public audience of the former rulers of Bhopal.

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Museums
  Bharat Bhavan This mecca for the art lovers is a centre for performing and visual arts. Designed by the famous architect Charles Correa, it has a museum, an art gallery, a workshop for fine arts, a repertory theatre, indoor and outdoor auditoria, rehearsal rooms, and libraries. It is open 2 pm to 8 pm every day except Mondays. Government Archeological Museum Located in the picturesque Shamla Hills, the museum has a collection of coins, sculptures and paintings. It is open 10 am to 6 pm except on Mondays (Tel: 2553307, 2553432). Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (National Museum of Mankind) This is a unique and innovative attempt to showcase the life of tribals from all over India. Almost 200 acres of land has been transformed into tribal villages, highlighting their architecture, crafts and pottery. The tribals themselves are said to have designed the museum display. The museum is open every day expect on Mondays and national holidays, from 10 am to 6 pm.

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Lakes and Parks
  Upper Lake, Lower Lake and Shahpura Lake These beautiful lakes have rightfully given Bhopal its epithet the City of Lakes. Upper Lake is certainly where the action is. MP Tourism offers sailing and boating facilities here, at very nominal rates. The lake has a walkway, an aquarium, and a dargah, or memorial, to Shah Ali Shah. Van Vihar This safari park is on a hill adjacent to the Upper Lake. Animal watchers can view a variety of herbivorous and carnivorous species, and it makes a great picnic spot. The best time to visit is around 4 pm when animals come out for food. The park is closed on Tuesdays.

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Religious Places
  This imposing mosque built by Sikander Jehan in 1860 is architecturally similar to Delhi's Jama Masjid. Though much smaller than the one in Delhi, the mosque has two dark-red minarets crowned by golden spikes. Taj-ul-Masjid This towering edifice begun by Shah Jehan Begum is the largest mosque in the country. After her death in 1926, lack of funds prevented the completion of the masjid; construction was resumed only in 1971. Its most striking features are the impressive prayer hall with inter-arched roof, broad face and a spacious courtyard. The three-day Ijtima or religious congregation held here annually draws people from all over the world. Mahavirgiri The highest point of the city has a recently-built temple. You can use the ropeway to reach it, or drive up.

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Festivals
  Located in the heartland, the city is home to people from all religions. Hence all festivals are celebrated with great fervour. Be it, Diwali, Holi or Rangpanchmi, Id-Ul-Fitr, Christmas, Guru Nanak Jayanti or for that matter Pongal. The city is famous worldwide for its three-day long congregation Ijitma held annually.
 
 
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