Places to Visit in Bhopal
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Jama Masjid
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid is a small, yet beautiful mosque that was built by Qudisiya Begum in 1837. The most distinguished feature of this well-preserved monument is the two massive minarets that are clearly visible to naked eyes even from a considerable distance. Reflecting the dexterity of Islamic artisans,...
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Lower lake
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Lake
Lower Lake, situated amidst majestic hills and the massive Upper Lake, is a beautiful remnant of the great Mughal Empire. Hemmed by the Kamala garden, this lake has been greatly affected by human settlements from all sides. Often known as the Chota Talaab, this Lower Lake is separated from the...
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Sair Sapata
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Theme Park
- Entry: Paid
Sair Sapata is a tourism and entertainment complex situated on the banks of the Upper Lake in Bhopal. Developed by the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation, it is spread over an area of 24.56 acres, and was inaugurated on September 29, 2011. Aimed at promoting tourism, the complex...
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Sanchi Stupa
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Monument
Sanchi is a small town on
the outskirts of Bhopal,
situated around 48 km from the capital city. The town comes under the district
of Vidisha. Sanchi is the living example of visions and beliefs of Emperor
Ashoka. It is scattered with numerous Buddhist structures like pillars and
stupas....
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Fish Aquarium
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Aquarium
Fish Aquarium, situated near Raj Bhavan and the old assembly hall, was established on 31st May 1977. Spread across an area of one hectare, this aquarium is a double-storey fish house built in a fish-like structure. The upper portion of the aquarium features 40 glass aquariums housing various...
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Bhimbetka Caves
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Cave
These
magnificent are situated just 46 km from Bhopal;
they are surrounded by the northern limits of Vindhya mountain Range. As the
legend goes, these hills got their name after Bhima, one of the five Pandava
brothers. The name 'Bhim-bet-ka' means 'where Bhim sat down'. There are more
than...
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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, or the National Museum of Mankind is spread across a sprawling area of 200 acres. The only tribal habitat in the world, this museum exhibits contemporary tribal cultures and actual-size dwellings of typical tribal villages of Indian states. Situated in...
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Bharat Bhawan
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Bharat Bhawan is a multi-arts complex of unparalleled excellence, which was inaugurated on 13th February 1982 by the then Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi. It was established and financed by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, and is run by an autonomous trust. Designed by architect...
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Van Vihar National park
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: National Park
- Entry: Paid
Van Vihar National Park, situated in the heart of the city, is an oasis of greenery spread across an area of 445 hectares. More of a zoo, this site houses a variety of animals that are orphaned, brought from other parts of the state or exchanges from other zoos. A natural habitat housing both...
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Taj-ul-Masjid
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Mosque
Taj-ul-Masjid, named as the ‘The Crown of Mosques’, is an old mosque that was also used as a madrasah. Sultan Shah Jehan Begum of Bhopal (1868-1901) started the construction of this mosque. However, it was completely built only after 1971 by the great efforts of Allama Mohammad Imran...
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Upper Lake
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Lake
Upper Lake, created by Raja Bhoj in the 11th century, is arguably the oldest man-made lake in India. Locally known as ‘Bada Talaab’, this lake is said to have cured the skin disease of the king. A massive earthen dam constructed across the Kolans River, the Upper Lake serves as...
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Moti Masjid
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Mosque
Moti Masjid, situated in the heart of the city, is a beautiful shrine signifying the history of Bhopal Begums women in India. Commonly known as the Pearl Mosque, this shrine was constructed in 1860 by Sikander Jehan Begum of Bhopal, the daughter of Qudisiya Begum. Architecture of this mosque is...
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Regional Science Centre
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Regional Science Centre was opened in Bhopal on 12th January 1995 by the then president of India Late Shankar Dayal Sharma. One of the 27 constituent units of National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), this centre is a fun science gallery. Facilities at this science centre include an...
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Gohar Mahal
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Gohar Mahal, situated on the banks of the Upper Lake, is one of the beautiful palaces in Bhopal. An architectural marvel, this palace was built by the first woman ruler of Bhopal, Gohar Begum in 1820. Designing of this palace depicts a perfect blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture styles. As the...
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Birla Museum
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Birla Museum, situated atop the hilly terrains of Bhopal, is an archaeological museum set up in 1971. One of its kind in Bhopal, this museum preserves the evidences and artefacts dating right back to the prehistoric period; whilst, providing its visitors a glimpse of the social culture of the...
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Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Temple
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, located atop the Arera Hills, is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi. The temple houses beautiful idols of Lakshmi and her husband Vishnu, along with a shrine of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvathi. Surrounded by greenery and marked with an ancient charm, this...
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Shaukat Mahal
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Shaukat Mahal, situated at the Chowk area in the city, is one of the architectural wonders posing an odd mix of Indo-Islamic and European styles of architecture. It is believed that this palace was designed by a profligate Frenchman and is thus very different from the rest of the Islamic...
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Archaeological Museum
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Archaeological Museum, formerly known as the Bhopal Museum, was inaugurated in November 2005. Housed in a majestic building, this museum houses a splendid collection of sculptures brought from various parts of the state. Displays at this museum are coins, excavated artefacts, paintings, tribal...
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Gufa Mandir
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Palace
Gufa Mandir positioned in the vicinity of Lalghati, is said to have been founded by Late Baba Narayan Das in 1949. Inside the building of the temple, statues of Lord Shiva, Ram - Laxman, Sitaji, Goddess Durga and Hanuman have been set up. The temple lures plenty of tourists from different parts...
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Sadar Manzil
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Monument
Sadar Manzil, situated adjacent to the Royal Enclave, served as the royal courtroom of the Nawabs ruling over the Bhopal state. Entrance of this former hall of public audience is marked with a massive wooden door, which leads into a smaller main gate. The first floor of the main gate has a huge...
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Khatlapura Mandir
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 21Places to Visit in Bhopal
- Type: Palace
Khatlapura Mandir, situated near the Lower Lake, is an ancient temple that was built 150 years ago. Though the temple is dedicated to Lord Ram, it also contains beautiful idols of Laxman, Sitaji and many other Gods and Goddesses. . Dol-Gyaras is an annual fair held at this temple that...
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