Bhopal – The city of lakes
Bhopal is one of the exuberant cities in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh which is both an epitome of historical remains and modern architecture. One can catch the domestic flights offered by IndiGo to travel from Bhopal to Udaipur, Bhopal to Chandigarh, Bhopal to Bhubaneswar and Bhopal to Dehradun.
Things to do in Bhopal
Moti Masjid: One of the famous mosques not in Bhopal but in the entire country was built by Sikandar Jahan Begum in 1861. It was built by a woman ahead of her time back then as she revolted to abrogate slavery which was quite prevalent at that time.
Birla Museum: If you want to dive deeper into the history of Madhya Pradesh then this is one place you should surely check out.
Tourist Attractions in Bhopal
Sair Sapata: Sair Sapata is more of an entertainment zone in the city situated along the banks of Upper Lake.
Lower Lake: A counterpart of Upper Lake in the same city, Lower Lake is colloquially referred to as ‘’Chota Talab’’ in local lexicon.
Places to shop in Bhopal
When it comes to shopping, Bhopal is a shopaholic’s paradise, to say the least. There are a whole lot of souvenirs inflating your shopping expenses on this trip. From mulberry silk to zardozi sarees, from native handlooms to antiques, you will find everything in Bhopal. The one local market which you must not miss out on is the New Market here which sells almost everything you can think of buying. It is famous for beadworks with a lot of other shops selling locally manufactured items.
Best time to visit Bhopal
You can visit Bhopal in any month of the year, but to experience the pleasure of exploring this city, plan your visit in the winter season (November-February). The mercury drops in these months with an average temperature around 14⁰C.
Modes of transport in Bhopal
There are many modes of transport in Bhopal to go from one place to another within the city. The local bus network is very good with frequent buses which connect all tourist attractions in Bhopal, and it is also an inexpensive mode of transport.
Airport in Bhopal
Bhopal has a single airport which is the Raja Bhoj Airport situated 13 km from the Bhopal city centre.
Address: Airport Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462036
IATA Code: BHO