Bhopal is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the greenest cities in the country. It covers a land area of 286 sq. km and has a population of more than 1.8 million. The city embellishes two astounding lakes, namely, the Upper and the Lower Lake.
The city is proud to own Taj-ul-Masjid which is one of Asia’s largest mosques, with minarets, white domes and a huge courtyard. Bhopal is well-known for possessing fossils, rare Jain sculptors and exquisite paintings.
Tourist attractions in Bhopal
Bhopal is a beautiful mix of modern and contemporary architecture. On one hand, the city is dotted with alluring mosques and sobering landscapes and on the other hand a modern complex for shopping, upmarket hotels and restaurants. The most famous tourist attractions in Bhopal are the Sanchi Stupa, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal Ropeway, Upper Lake, Sair Sapata, Van Vihar National Park, Taj-ul-Masajid, National Museum of Mankind and Regional Science Centre.
Places to shop in Bhopal
With a small or a big budget, Bhopal is bound to satisfy the needs of every shopaholic offering hand-weaved sarees and dress materials, Chanderi, deep gold Kota silk, Bagh print kurtas, handcrafted Maheshwari sarees with zari work and an elegant sheen. The best markets to shop are Chowk, Bittan Market, Habibganj Market, Mrignayani Emporium, New Market and Sarafa Bazaar. Tourists can also visit malls like Aashima Anupama or Aura to make most of their shopping experience.
Modes of transport
In general, public transportation in Bhopal is pretty decent, and the buses, autos and tempos travel to most parts of the city. One can also book a taxi for a day’s trip or for going around in the city.
Weather in Bhopal
The summer months from April to June are hot and humid. Owing to moderate temperatures and cool showers, the monsoon period is a good time to visit the city. The months from October to early March experience pleasant weather with an average high temperature of 25°C.
Airport in Bhopal
Bhopal Airport, also called Raja Bhoj Airport (IATA: BHO), is an International airport in Bhopal City which is located 15 km from the city centre. To know more about IndiGo flight destinations, you can visit the flight schedule page on www.goindigo.in.