There are many tourist places to visit in India and each place has its 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, one of the most attractive and interesting places to visit. The food and lifestyle of Bhopal impress tourists a lot. This is a very attractive place for tourists visiting Bhopal. There are many places to visit within and on the outskirts of Bhopal that make tourists feel lost in the past. If you are also planning to visit Lake of City Bhopal, then first you must know about the beautiful and popular places here. Let's know about the tourist places...

Big pond
The 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
Located close to Upper Lake, Van Vihar National Park is one of the unmissable tourist places in Bhopal. 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. This place is perfect for adventure and nature lovers. Animals in Van Vihar National Park are divided into two parts, non-vegetarian and vegetarian. People are allowed to roam in the area of vegetarian animals.

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 kms 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. Originating in the 3rd century BCE, the building is believed to have been built during the reign of Ashoka, the great emperor of the Maurya dynasty, and is one of the most notable Buddhist monuments in the country. 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.

Bhojpur Temple
This temple, situated about 30 km from Bhopal, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. The world's largest Shivling is established 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 incomplete construction of the temple, this temple could not get much recognition. But if the construction of this temple would have been completed today, it would have been the biggest temple of Hindus. The Shivling of the temple is so high that the priest has to worship with a ladder. The technology with which this temple has been built amazes the tourists. Due to this, there is a huge crowd of tourists here. The picture of Shiva, Parvati, Narayan, and Sita Ram has been engraved on the pillars of the temple, which looks attractive.

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. Every year in January and February, Bhopal Festival 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 tribes living in Madhya Pradesh and the things used by them and every aspect of their life is beautifully displayed. This museum displays this in a way. This museum has been inaugurated in the year 20213. If you come here, you will be able to see how the life of the tribes in Madhya Pradesh is, and after seeing this you will be surprised.

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 like a lot. Bhimbetka is home to more than 500 caves. There are more than five hundred inscriptions, which are believed to be about 30,000 years old. Bhimbetka of Bhopal city was declared a World Heritage Site in 2003. Bhimbetka in Bhopal is one of the great places to visit for tourists of all age groups.

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.

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.

Moti Masjid
One of the most interesting mosques in the country, Moti Masjid was built in 1862 by Sikandar Jahan Begum, one of the most progressive and independent-minded women of her time. Beautifully crafted out of pure white marble, the architecture of the mosque is similar to that of the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi. The dazzling white exterior of the monument has earned it the name 'Pearl Mosque', which has a grand courtyard with windows that offer some of the most beautiful views of the city. Moti Masjid is the best place for history lovers.