There are many tourist places to visit in India and each place has its distinct specialty. One of these places is Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, which is also known as the city of lakes. Bhopal is a historical city, which is one of the attractive and interesting destinations. The food and lifestyle of Bhopal greatly impress the tourists. This is a very attractive place for the tourists visiting Bhopal. There are many places to visit in and around Bhopal, seeing which tourists get lost in the past. If you are also planning to visit Lake of City Bhopal, then first know about the beautiful and popular places here. Let us know about the tourist places...

Big pond
There are a large number of lakes in Bhopal city, hence Bhopal city is also called the city of lakes. Upper Lake is the most important lake in Bhopal. The Upper Lake is named after Raja Bhojtal. Therefore Upper Lake is also known as Bhojtal. Upper Lake of Bhopal city is one of the oldest lakes in the country, located to the west of Bhopal. Residents also call Upper Lake Bada Talab. A statue of Raja Bhoj is also built at one corner of this lake. There is a selfie point for tourists on the bridge over the Upper Lake. The Upper Lake of Bhopal remains a center of attraction for the tourists coming here.

Van Vihar National Park
Located adjacent to the upper lake, Van Vihar National Park is one of the unmissable tourist destinations in Bhopal. It is also home to a wide range of wildlife such as blackbuck, chital, sambar, blue bull, porcupine, wild boar, and hyena, apart from exotic floral species. This place is best for adventure and nature lovers. The animals in Van Vihar National Park have been divided into two parts: carnivorous and vegetarian. People are allowed to roam in the area of herbivorous animals.

Sanchi Stupa
You can learn a lot about history by visiting Sanchi Stupa. Sanchi is known for its stupas and Buddhist structures. The distance here is around 45 kilometers from Bhopal. It was built during the Maurya era between the 3rd century BC and 12th century AD. In such a situation, you must visit this place once. Dating back to the 3rd century BC, the building is believed to have been built during the reign of the great emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty and is one of the most notable Buddhist monuments in the country. The Maurya kings redistributed the mortal remains of Lord Buddha throughout the country to spread the reach of Buddhism. The huge dome of the stupa has a central vault where the relics of Lord Buddha are kept.

Bhojpur Temple
Situated about 30 kilometers away from Bhopal, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. The world's largest Shivlinga is installed here, which is 18 feet in length and 7.5 feet in diameter. This temple was built by the ruler Raja Bhoj in the 11th century. However, due to the construction of the temple being incomplete, this temple could not get much recognition. But if the construction of this temple was completed today, it would have been the largest temple of Hindus. The Shivalinga of the temple is so high that the priest has to worship using a ladder. The technology with which this temple has been built surprises the tourists. Due to this, there is a huge crowd of tourists here. Pictures of Shiva, Parvati, Narayan, and Sita Ram are carved on the pillars of the temple, which look attractive.

Gauhar Mahal
Gauhar Mahal is a mansion built with Hindu and Mughal architecture. It is named after Qudsia Begum, the first female ruler of Bhopal. She was also known as Gauhar Begum. Gauhar Mahal is situated on the banks of the upper lake. The beauty of this place is worth seeing. Every year in January and February, Bhopal Mahotsav is organized in this palace in which a large number of tourists participate.

Tribal Museum
This is a tribal museum in which the lifestyle of various tribes like Bharya, Bhir, Gond, Baiga, Kol, Sahariya, Basor, and Vishwakarma residing in Madhya Pradesh and the things used by them and every aspect of their life are beautifully presented. This museum was inaugurated in the year 20213. If you come here, you will be surprised to see how the life of the tribes in Madhya Pradesh is.

Bhimbetka Caves
To see the caves of Bhimbetka you have to cover a distance of about 24 kilometers from the main city. These caves are located at the foothills of the Vindhya Mountains and let us tell you that this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At this place, you will get to see rock paintings and beautiful carvings, which you will like. Bhimbetka is home to more than 500 caves. There are more than five hundred rock paintings, which are believed to be approximately 30,000 years old. Bhimbetka in Bhopal city was declared a World Heritage Site in 2003. Bhimbetka of Bhopal is one of the great places to visit for tourists of all age groups.

Birla Mandir
Birla Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi, is one of the most famous temples of Bhopal which a large number of devotees visit. This temple is situated near Arera Hills. The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated here with great pomp and show, during which there is a huge crowd. The teachings of Ramayana and Geeta are inscribed inside the temple complex. If you have religious faith then definitely visit this temple during your visit to Bhopal.

Shaukat Mahal
Shaukat Mahal is also situated near Gohar Mahal in Bhopal city, whose history is 180 years old. Shaukat Mahal was built in the 19th century during the reign of Sikandar Begum, daughter of Gohar Begum. The architecture of Shaukat Mahal in Bhopal city shows a unique blend of Indo-Islamic and European styles. The lush green gardens of Shaukat Mahal add charm to this beautiful building. Sometimes special Qawwali programs are also organized in the gardens in the evening. Which attracts a lot of tourists from India and abroad.

Moti Masjid
One of the most interesting mosques in the country, Moti Masjid was built in 1862 by Sikandar Jahan Begum, the most progressive and independent-minded woman of her time. Crafted from beautiful, pure white marble, the architecture of the mosque is similar to the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi. The bright white facade of the monument has earned it the name 'Pearl Mosque', which has a grand courtyard from the windows from which you can see some beautiful views of the city. Moti Masjid is the best place for history lovers.

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