Bhopal – The city of lakes
One of the most vibrant cities of India, Bhopal is known for its natural beauty and scenic charms. Mughals much admired this city under their rule, and they annexed the entire territory. You will experience how beautiful Bhopal is from the skies above the city even before boarding off from your Mangaluru to Bhopal flight. IndiGo also offers flights from Bhopal to Kolkata, Bhopal to Patna, Bhopal to Udaipur, Bhopal to Chandigarh and Bhopal to Mangaluru for your onward journey.
Things to do in Bhopal
Museum Visit: There are a lot of excellent museums in Bhopal which gives you better insights about the rich historical significance of the city.
Picnic at Van Vihar: Van Vihar is a National Park which is a must-have experience when you’re in Bhopal.
Tourist Attractions in Bhopal
Upper Lake: This is one of the first places on your itinerary on your visit to Bhopal. This is the oldest man-made lake is famously known as Bhojtaal named after King Bhoj.
Sanchi Stupa: Sanchi Stupa is a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO and was built way back during the Mauryan Dynasty by King Ashoka.
Places to shop in Bhopal
Bhopal is renowned in India for its mulberry silk and Zardosi sarees. You can buy anything from handlooms to apparel and accessories to antiques. This city has got your back. There is Bittan Market known for silk, it shows travellers’ the real Bhopal when it comes to street shopping.
Best time to visit Bhopal
Though it is a year-round destination for travellers from all parts of the country, to get the best out of Bhopal, one must visit here in the winter season (November to March) when the average temperature is around 14-16⁰C. The experience of exploring Bhopal at this time of the year is highly pleasant.
Modes of transport in Bhopal
To go from one point to another within the city is not a problem here owing to the robust network of public transport. Many government and private buses are there to travel in Bhopal and this is a cost-saving option.
Airport in Bhopal
There is a single airport in Bhopal which is Raja Bhoj Airport which is situated 13 km from the main city.
Address: Airport Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462036
IATA Code: BHO