Introduction to Bhopal

Bhopal, the city of lakes, a capital of Madhya Pradesh, situated around two artificial lakes amidst pleasing settings was founded by the legendary city Raja Bhoja. The city is crammed by market places, fine old mosques and palaces that delicately balance both North and South Indian culture and tradition. The city is well wrapped with Shamla and Idgah peaks that offer the best view of Bhopal at Twilight. Actually Bhopal an influential and significant place of Madhya Pradesh where Begums were ruled for more than a century.

Today, Bhopal represents a dual personality, a combination of old and new. At the center of the city the Chowk, crowded with old Mansions and mosques are the reminders of the ancient era. Taj-ul-Masjid, Jama Masjid, and the Moti Masjid are the names of some mosques accountable in making the city a historically loaded one. The Taj – ul – Masjid is the oldest mosque in the country. Bhopal is better known as the cradle of art and culture of Madhya Pradesh and Bharat Bhawan, which positioned atop to Shamla hills. The museum house, the Repertoire Company and library having poetry, classical and folk songs are the treasures of the place.

The spectacular cave paintings at Bhimbetka are very close to Bhopal also accountable in making the place a tourist attractive one. The magnificent Shiva temple at Bhojpur, the Jain temples at Ashapuri and the marvelous Chiklod Palace welcomes a large group of tourist for a calm exposure. Etched in rock is the minute effort of more than 30,000 years old sculptors whereas more recent tasks belong to the medieval age. The best time to uncover the cities treasure can be all throughout the year except summer.

How to Reach Bhopal

By Air : Bhopal is connected with all the states’ capital of India by air. The old city of Bhopal is just 12 km from Bhopal airport.

By Rail : The most prominent railway station of Bhopal is positioned at the main Delhi- Madras route. Bhopal is connected with all the major cities of India by rail. Bhopal main station is placed just near the Himidia Road. The Shatabdi Express also links Bhopal to the capital of India.

By Road : Bhopal has also a very fair means of communication and transportation by road. The cities major bus terminal linked with cites as Mumbai, Bhopal, Jhansi, Ujjain and Gwalior.