About Bhopal
Located amidst the centre of India, serving as the capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is often coined as heart of India. The city has got some spectacular palaces, mosques and temples built during the ages of yore. The historical legacy of Bhopal makes it one of the must visited cities of modern India.
The main places of tourist interest in the city includes:-
Laxmi Narayan Temple:- Popularly called the Birla temple, Vishnu along with his consort Laxmi constitutes the presiding deity of this shrine. The Birla museum located nearby has many items belonging to 12th century. The exquisite garden and manicured green lawns around are further enhancing the beauty of these edifices.
Taj Ul Masjid:- The pink façade of this magnificent building is the representation of the rules of the Begams in Bhopal. This prominent mosque with bright white domes dominates the landscape of Bhopal.
Shaukat Mahal:- Designed by a French Architect this monument is an unique in terms of architecture when compared to any other Muslim monument of India. Influenced by the Gothic and post renaissance architectectural patterns it exhibits oriental and occidental architectural styles.
Moti Masjid:- Representing the Jama Masjid of Delhi in architecture, Moti Masjid today exemplifies the height attained in field of architecture during the Nawabi Era in Bhopal. The mosque is a brilliant illustration of the use of marble facades along with fabrication accomplished by red sandstones.
Upper and Lower lakes:- These two lakes constructed on varying platform by Raja Bhoj the erstwhile ruler of Bhopal is a prime tourist attraction in Bhopal. Yachting and other water sports are available in these lakes for your amusement.
This calm and peaceful city is well connected to rest of India via rail, road and air. Being the state capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal has some of the best resorts and hotels which assist you in organizing your events in Bhopal. The absence of noise and crowds of the metros qualifies Bhopal as one of the best locations for hosting your conferences and events.
- Excursion of Bhopal
- Sightseeing of areas near Bhopal
- Movies and theatre
- Spas and health treatment at hotel
- Enjoying water sports at Upper and Lower Lakes
Weather
Bhopal experiences a humid subtropical climate. The summers begin here from March and continue till June. The climate reaches its peak in May. The weather remains extremely hot in this season with the rise in mercury going beyond 40 °C. The monsoons begin here in July and continues till late Spetember, the rains contribute to increase humidity in the weather. The rise in temperature continues in Bhopal till end of October. The winters begin here from November and stays till March. The weather remains pleasant in this season and it is the most ideal time to visit Bhopal.
In and Around Bhopal
Bhimbetka Caves:- This caves located 45 kms from Bhopal are of immense historical significance. Believed to be 12000 years old, these caves belong to Stone Age Civilization. The murals on these caves, which are over 600 in numbers suggest them to be the dwellings of the primitive man.
Bhojpur:- 28 kms from Bhopal, Bhojpur is famous for the Bhojeswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple though incomplete exemplifies the temple architecture of 11th-13th centuries.
Panchmarhi:- 195 kms from Bhopal, the forests near Panchmarhi is believed to be the abode for Pandavas during their exile. The groves of Bamboos surrounded by thick forest of Sal makes Panchmarhi an ideal destination to seek tranquility. The rock paintings of the Mahadeo Hills dated 500-600 centuries A.D acts as further icing on the cake.
Sanchi:- Located 45 kms from Bhopal, Sanchi has been the centre for Buddhist architecture between 3rd to 12th Century A.D. The area is covered by many stupas, temples, monasteries and pillars, amongst them lays the famous stupa of Sanchi built by emperor Ashoka which has been declared as a world heritage site today.
Udaygiri:- 5 kms from Vidisha lies the sandstone caves of Udaygiri belonging to the period between 320 to 606 A.D, believed to be built during the reign of Chandragupta II. The 2 caves amongst the 20 are Jain while rest all are Hindu caves. The top of the hill has been crowned with ruins of a 6th century temple belonging to the Gupta period.
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