There are many tourist places to visit in India, one of which is Bhopal. It is the capital of Madhya Pradesh, the heart city of India, which is also known as the city of lakes. Bhopal comes in the cleanest cities in India, due to which this city is very much liked by tourists. If you also want to visit Madhya Pradesh, then you can head to Bhopal. Bhopal is a very good tourist destination whether you want to hang out with family or enjoy with friends. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the famous tourist places of Bhopal that you will enjoy visiting. Let's know about the famous places of Bhopal...

Sanchi stupa
You can learn a lot about history by visiting Sanchi Stupa. The Stupa of Sanchi is known for its stupas and Buddhist structures. The distance here is around 45 km from Bhopal. It was built in the Maurya era between the 3rd century BC and the 12th century AD. In such a situation, you must visit this place once. The Mauryan king redistributed the mortal remains of Lord Buddha throughout the country to spread the reach of Buddhism. The massive dome of the stupa has a central vault where the relics of Lord Buddha are kept.

Big pond
Bhopal city has a large number of lakes, 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. That's why Upper Lake is also known as Bhojtal. The Upper Lake of Bhopal city is one of the oldest lakes in the country, situated in the west of Bhopal. Upper Lake is also known as Bada Talab by the residents. A statue of Raja Bhoj is also built on one corner of this lake. There is a selfie point for the tourists on the bridge over the Upper Lake. The Upper Lake of Bhopal remains the center of attraction for the tourists coming here.

Van Vihar National Park
If you have been to Bhopal or are thinking of visiting there, then you can visit Van Vihar, National Park. This place is perfect for adventure and nature lovers. This place was established in the year 1979 and is one of the most famous national parks in India. Here you will get to see many species of birds, animals and many types of trees and plants. Many tourists reach here every year. It is also home to a wide range of wildlife like blackbuck, chital, sambar, blue bull, porcupine, wild boar, and hyena apart from exotic floral species.

Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi is one of the most famous temples of Bhopal which is visited by a large number of devotees. This temple is situated near Arera hills. The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great pomp here during which there is a huge crowd. The sermons of Ramayana and Geeta are inscribed inside the temple premises. If you have religious faith, then you must visit this temple during your trip to Bhopal.

Gauhar Mahal
Gauhar Mahal is a haveli 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. The Gauhar Mahal is situated on the banks of the upper lake. The beauty here is visible. Bhopal Mahotsav is organized every year in January-February at Gohar Mahal in Bhopal city. Bhopal has become a center of attraction for tourists and art lovers coming to the festival.

Lower lake
Bhopal city has two most beautiful lakes, Upper Lake and Lower Lake, here we talk about Lower Lake which is also known as Chhota Talab. Lower Lake was constructed in 1794 to enhance the beauty of Bhopal city. The environment of Bhopal's Lower Lake is decent, calm, and relaxing. Lower Lake or Chhote Talab attracts tourists coming to Bhopal due to its beauty and decency.

Bhimbetka Caves
To visit Bhimbetka caves, you have to travel a distance of about 24 kilometers from the main city. These caves are situated at the foothills of the Vindhya Mountains and let us tell you that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At this place, you will get to see rock paintings and beautiful carvings, which you can definitely like a lot. It is said that these caves are thousands of years old and have been included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. There are many caves built here whose walls have been painted by primitive humans.

Shaukat Mahal
Shaukat Mahal is also located 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. A unique blend of Indo-Islamic and European styles is seen in the architecture of Shaukat Mahal in the city of Bhopal. 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.