Bhopal- City of Lakes

by Areeb Khan Professional Laundry Attendant

Bhopal is one of the beautiful cities surrounded with the lovely and calm lakes. Bhopal is a capital city in Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal is a well maintained city and is one of the finest and cleanest cities of India. Bhopal attracts lot of tourists because of its beautiful lakes and monuments. Getting in and around Bhopal is not a hassle and tourist can easily commute within in the city either by hiring a taxi or by renting a car. This city is one the favorite pick if you are looking for relaxing and peaceful trip, as Bhopal is one of the perfect getaway from the hustles and chaos of the big cities.

There is lot to do while your trip at Bhopal. Being one of the oldest cities and ruled by different emperors, Bhopal has rich heritage and cultural background. Bhopal is considered to be a safe destination. Let’s jot down some of the popular tourist hubs and things to do while your Bhopal trip.

Take a boat ride and have a soothing time at the Upper Lake. This lake is a man-made lake and was built in the 11^th century. You can also choose to engage in kayaking, canoeing, etc. in the serenity of this beautiful lake.

Enjoy and explore the wild life at Van Vihar National Park. It is one of the best tourist spots in Bhopal. You can watch lot of animals and birds at this spot.

Admire the charming beauty of the nature while your visit at kamla Park, a royal garden. Unleash the creativity in you and indulge in some artistic activities like painting, and clicking.

Enjoy the glorious history of Bhopal by visiting some of the historical sites in and around the city like Gohar Mahal, Shaukat Mahal, Raisen Fort, Rani Kamlapati Palace, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Sardar Manzil, Udaygiri Caves, and Sanchi Stupa.

Halt at some of religious sites, viz. Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Taj-UI- Masjid, Birla Mandir, Bhojeshwar Temple, Laxminarayan Temple.

Some of the museums are worth a visit like Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Tribal Museum, Manav Sangrahalaya, Science Centre and Bharat Bhawan.

One of the 5-star hotels in Bhopal is Sayaji which can be an excellent choice for your stay. The hotel offers a comfortable rooms and delicious meals, and is also considered as one of the best leisure and Business Hotels in Bhopal . The hotel has a good ambience and is near to some of the major tourist spots in Bhopal. Some of the other good properties in Bhopal are Courtyard by Marriott, Jehan Numa Palace Hotel, Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, Hotel Lake View Ashok Shree Palace Hotel, Treebo Shagun, etc.