Tuesday, April 5

7 MUST SEE PLACES OF BHOPAL !

BHOPAL- the city of lakes  is a tourist attraction for all. The city has  history of rich art and culture. The city  offers a perfect blend of urban lifestyle and old traditions. To get the feel of this amiable place here are 10 places you MUST VISIT:-




01) Gohar Mahal- An epitome of glory and unity, the  mahal was built by Gohar begum (one of the few women rulers of that era). It has a combination of mughal and Hindu architecture. All cultural events of the city are hosted in this edifice. It is a perfect spot for those who love history and arts. The mahal highlights the old glorious days of Bhopal.




02) Taj-ul-Masjid : Taj-ul-Masjid which literally means “crown of the mosques” is a  Mosque of Mughal era.   It was built in 19th century.  The mosque is a must see for the lovers of architecture because of its intricate designs, pink facades and octagonal minarets. It is  indeed the  Crown of Mosques.



03) National Museum of Mankind : Also called Indira Gandhi Rashtriya  Manav Sanghralya , it was established in 1985. It is an anthropological museum which gives an insight into the revolution of mankind. The museum is   truly a mind enriching as well as fun experience. 




04) Upper Lake:One of the most popular places in Bhopal, upper lake is biggest man made lake in Madhya Pradesh. The air is always filled with a relaxing spirit. Rosy skies, still lake and the breezy wind make a beautiful view. Also boat rides and street vendors add to the fun. Make sure not miss this!



05) Van Vihar national Park: The park is a great place to get in touch with nature. It supports a variety of fauna be it  tigers, wolf  bears , chinkara, porcupine, four horned antelope ,leopard and many more.   Best time to visit the park is  from June to August.





06) Bhimbetka Rock Shelters:The name Bhimbetka is derived from Bheem ( from the Mahabharata) which mean “the sitting place of Bheem”.Declared a world heritage in 2003, Bhimbetka rock shelters have  stone age rock painting. The place takes you back to your roots and gives a sense of the cave man life!




07) Bhojpur temple: This temple of Lord Shiva was found by Raja Bhoj and hence was named after him. Also called the “Somnath of east”  , it has one of the most finest architectures. It reflects the building design of 12th and 13th century.


1 comment:

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