Introduction to city Bhopal - In Madhya Pradesh
The city undulates on the banks of a vast lake spanning
several square miles, which dominates its landscape and
gives it a magnetic, mesmerizing quality difficult to resist.
The tranquillity of the lake is perhaps, to a large extent,
responsible for an air of almost deliberate indolence and
complacency. It affects one unawares and stubbornly clings
to the old fabric of a Bhopal that was—a small, sleepy picturesque
town, a town with lush forests and leisurely days of shikars,
picnics and quiet fishing trips. Even today, despite becoming
the capital of Madhya Pradesh and the consequent conflux
of people due to industrialization and growth, Bhopal retains
about it an almost eternal quaintness and charm.
Situated in the north-western part of Madhya Pradesh along
the slopes of a sandstone ridge, the city of Bhopal was
built by King Bhoj in the 11th century. The region remained
the part of the Mughal Empire until the death of Aurangzeb
in 1707. It was ruled by the Begums of the royal family
for almost a hundred years. In 1926 Nawab Hamidullah, son
of the third Begum, Nawab Sultan Jahan, ascended the throne.
It was under him that Bhopal acceded to India in 1947.
Bhopal is quite hot during summers. The monsoons arrive
here during the month of July-September. The winters are
quite cool and pleasant and are the best time to visit the
city.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Bhopal
A trip around the walled city makes you feel the glamour
of the lives led by the Nawabs and Begums. The mosques and
the temples evoke the archaeological curiosity of the onlookers.
The museums in the city bring alive its history while the
two scenic lakes make ideal picnic spots. Some of the interesting
spots to visit around the town are the Laxmi Narayan
Temple, Moti Masjid, Taj-ul Masjid, Shaukat Mahal, Sadar
Manzil and Upper and Lower Lakes.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Bhopal
Bhopal offers some excellent spots for daylong excursions.
The paintings in the Bhimbetka caves belonging to
the Neolithic age depict the life of the pre-historic cave
dwellers. Sanchi presents the Buddhist works of art
dating back to the third century BC. A trip to Pachmarhi
located in the Satpura hills is a fascinating experience.
Udaygiri and Bhojpur are other interesting places
to visit around Bhopal.
Bhopal City Tour Guide |
Sight Seeing of Bhopal |
Excursion in Bhopal
Bhopal Tour Packages |
Bhopal Hotels |
Picture Gallery of Bhopal
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