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Bhopal, Raja Bhoj of the Parmar Dynasty built the capital of Madhya Pradesh in the 11th Century. Originally known as Bhojpal, the new city of Bhopal has come a long way in time to become one of the most historically rich and cultural treasure covers of Madhya Pradesh and India. Bhopal is situated on the west-central part of Madhya Pradesh. The city is beautiful with picturesque natural landforms carved over Deccan Basalt and Vindhyan Sandstone. This city is also well known as the City of Lakes, Rocks and Rolls. Lakes and Greenery in Bhopal quietly make their charm felt because of their immaculate beauty and provide an opportunity to the visitors to indulge in eco-tourism and have unlimited fun and frolic. It is well connected with air, rail and road from all major cities of India. The climate of Bhopal during November is pleasant, however light woolens may be required. |
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Bhopal - The city of Lakes
Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is a facinating amalgam of scenic beauty, old historic city and modern urban planning. It is the 11th century city Bhopal, founded by Raja Bhoj, but the present city was established by an afgan soldier, Dost Mohammed (1707-1740). His descendants build Bhopal into a beautiful city.
The two lakes of Bhopal still dominate the city, and are indeed its nucleus. Bordered along their shores stand silent sentinels that testify to the growth of the city. Bhopal today presents a multi-faceted profile; the old city with ts marketplaces and fine old mosques and palace still bears the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers, among them the succession of powerful begums who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Equally impressive is the new city with its verdent, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and streamlined modern edifices. It is greener and cleaner than most cities in the country. |
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Few state capitals in India have a history as eventful as Bhopal. The city of Bhopal has witnessed many changes since it was found by the Afgan soldier Dost Mohammed in the year 1708. The city has been through many phases, gentle as well as turbulent, prosperous as well as disastrous. Bhopal has been a city in which one finds traces of cultures as different as those of Buddhists, Hindus, Mughals and Afghans, all of which have been blended to perfection, providing Bhopal a distinct identity.
Bhopal is 741 Km from Delhi, 789 Km from Mumbai, and about 200 Km from Indore. Major Tourists attractions like Kanha, Ujjain, and Sanchi are close by and well connected. Both railway station and bus stand are within easy walking distance of the main hotel area along Hamidia road. |
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Upper Lake :
One thousand years
ago, Bhopal lake was built by late parmar king Bhoj known as
Upper lake. There is a saying that once king Bhoj suffered
from skin disease. All vaidya’s failed to cure him. One day a
saint told king Bhoj to build a tank to combine 365
tributaries and than have a bath in it to wipe out the skin
disease. As per saints version, king Bhoj called upon his
engineers to build up a huge tank. They spotted a place near
river Betwa, which was 32 K.M. away from Bhopal. When this was
measured , it was found that it has only 359 tributaries. A
Gond Commander Kalia fulfilled this shortage. He than gave the
address of an invisible river. After merging the tributaries
of this river the number 365 was completed. The Upper lake is
divided from the Lower by an over bridge and is six sq. km. in
area. There are facilities for exciting trips by sail, paddle,
and motor-boats.
Birla Mandir :
Birla Mandir is situated at the highest point of Bhopal, a top area Hills. Birla Mandir not only provides a spiritual experience but also a panoramic view of the breath taking picturesque city of Bhopal. It is a place where one can have an overview of the entire Bhopal city. The temple has a museum attached to it where there is a rich collection of sculptures from Raisen, Sehore, Mandsaur, and Shahdol districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Taj-ul-Masajid :
This is the largest mosque in the country. The building of this mosque was begun by Shah Jehan Begum (1868-1901) but was incomplete on her death and was completed only after 1971. The most impressive features of the mosque are its main hall with inter-arched roof, broad facade, spacious courtyard, and smooth marble flooring. |
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