Attractions & Places

to Visit in Bhopal

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An autonomous multi-arts complex and museum, designed by renowned architect Charles Correa, Bharat Bhavan has a series of terraced gardens, cascading down to the lake. The complex includes an open-air amphitheater (Bahirang), a studio theatre (Abhirang) and an auditorium (Antarang). It hosts artists and writers under an artist-in-residence program.​

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One of India’s youngest and Madhya Pradesh’s eighth tiger reserve - home to a population of 90 Royal Bengal tigers - is cradled in the Vindhyachal Mountain range. Spanning over 1,271 square kilometres, it offers spectacular teak forests, beautiful hills and meandering rivers that shelter a variety of wildlife, including the endangered chinkara (Indian gazelle) and several species of birds.​

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A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bhimbetka has around 243 rock shelters with paintings that have a striking resemblance to the ones discovered in Kakadu National Park in Australia, the cave paintings of bushmen in Kalahari Desert and Upper Palaeolithic Lascaux cave paintings in France. A walkthrough these ancient naturally carved rocks surrounded by dense forests is a treat for history and archaeology lovers.

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Commissioned in 1847 by Nawab Begum Shahjahan, India’s largest and Asia’s second-largest mosque has a capacity for 1,75,000 worshippers. Translating to 'Crown among Mosques', the three-storey pink sandstone structure symbolizes the legacy of the begums of Bhopal, remarkable women who defied gender stereotypes to shape their destiny and that of the city. The complex has two zenana (women’s-only) galleries at the north and south ends of the mezzanine floor, a madrassa and a library.

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Located on a hill 40 kms from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest Buddhist spiritual sanctuary in existence, decorated with some of the best Buddhist artwork in the world.

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Formed from a depleted forest area to protect the rich flora and fauna, this unproductive land was declared a national park in 1981. Technically an open zoological park, it comprises huge wire enclosures for carnivores like tigers, lions, panthers and hyenas while the herbivores like cheetal and blackbuck are allowed to move around freely. There is an Orientation Centre, Deer Safari, battery-operated vehicles and bicycles available on rent for tourists to explore the park.

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India’s largest man-made lake, also known as Bhojtal, was built in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj who had combined water from 365 streams to bathe in it for curing an ailment. Today, it is a major recreation venue for locals. From jogging, watching sunsets and boating to water sports, Bhopal’s favourite retreat has plenty to offer.​

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Constructed in 1820 by the first female ruler of Bhopal, the formidable Qudsiya Begum, also known as Gohar (Gauhar) Begum, the now crumbling palace marked the inception of a distinctive era of female empowerment in the city. It spans three stories, adorned with the dual stylistic influences of Hindu and Mughal architecture, presenting a visual dialogue between two cultures. At present, it serves as a venue for art exhibitions and traditional fairs.​

Description :

An autonomous multi-arts complex and museum, designed by renowned architect Charles Correa, Bharat Bhavan has a series of terraced gardens, cascading down to the lake. The complex includes an open-air amphitheater (Bahirang), a studio theatre (Abhirang) and an auditorium (Antarang). It hosts artists and writers under an artist-in-residence program.​

Description :

One of India’s youngest and Madhya Pradesh’s eighth tiger reserve - home to a population of 90 Royal Bengal tigers - is cradled in the Vindhyachal Mountain range. Spanning over 1,271 square kilometres, it offers spectacular teak forests, beautiful hills and meandering rivers that shelter a variety of wildlife, including the endangered chinkara (Indian gazelle) and several species of birds.​

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This one-of-a-kind war memorial is an enduring tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the nation’s defence personnel. Visitors pay homage through its intricate chambers and garbha griha (altar room). The striking granite Shaurya Stambh, towering at an impressive 62 feet atop a marble pedestal, symbolizes triumph over death with a red spot at its base symbolising blood shed in service.​