Bhopal, Capital of Madhya Pradesh, combines scenic beauty, historicity and modern urban planning. It is situated on the site of an 11th century city, Bhojpal, founded by Raja Bhoja. The founder of the existing city was, however, an Afgan soldier of fortune, Dost Mohammed (1708-1740). Fleeing from Delhi in the chaotic period that followed Aurangzeb's death, Dost Mohammed met the Gond queen Kamlapati, who sought his aid after the murder of her consort. A charming legend relates how the queen would recline in a lotus barge that, on moonlit nights, would drift across the lake. The two lakes of Bhopal still dominate the city, and are indeed its nucleus. Bordered along their shores stand silent sentinels that testify to the growth of a city. Bhopal today presents a multi-faced profile; the old city with its teeming marketplaces and fine old mosques and places, still bears the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers, among them the succession of powerful Begums who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Equally impressive is the new city with its verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and streamlined modern edifices.
VAN
VIHAR
This safari park is located on a hill adjacent to the Upper Lake, with an area of 445 hectares. In these natural surroundings, wildlife watchers can view a verity of herbivorous and carnivorous spices. It had near extinct species of white tigers and white bears.Open every day except Tuesday, from 7-11 am and 3-5 pm.
BHARAT
BHAVAN
One of the most unique national institutes in India, Bharat Bhawan is a center for the performing and visual art. Designed by the renowned architect Charles Correa, the contours of Bharat Bhawan merge in exquisite harmony with the landscape creating a visual impact of spacious and national elegance. The center houses a museum of the arts, an art gallery, a workshop for fine arts, a repertory theatre, indoor and outdoor auditoria, rehearsal room, and libraries of Indian poetry, classical and folk music. Many eminent artistes have performed here and its directors include many of leading artistes of the country. Open from 2 pm to 8 pm every day except Mondays.
TAJ-UL-MASAJID
Said to be the largest mosque in the country, the building of this towering edifice was begun by Shah Jehan Begum (1868-1901) but was incomplete on her death. This great queen, Bhopal's eight ruler, left many monuments in the city and to her goes the credit for Bhopal's postal system, railways and waterworks. After her death, lack of funds prevented the completion of the masajid and construction was resumed only in 1971. The most striking features of the mosque are the impressive main hall with its inter-arched roof. Broad façade, spacious courtyard and smooth marble floors. A three-day Ijtima congregation held here annually draws people from all over the country.
THE UPPER LAKE
BOAT-CLUB
Famous for its lakes, in-fact christened as "Lake City", it has a number of lakes and basically it is known for its lower lake and upper lake. Upper lake is also a prime source of water supply in the Bhopal region. Having so many lakes, Bhopal naturally posses one of the best boating facilities in the country, Boat Clubs at both lower and upper lake are the centre of attraction and one can easily take a pleasure ride in cool cozy environs. Bhopal is also known for its gardens and greenery. Gardens are omnipresent in Bhopal and greenery is said to be the hallmark of this lake city. It is also known for its comfortable roads especially in MP.
YADGAR E SHAHZANI PARK
BHOPAL is the place we are all very proud of and every one of us are notoriously known after it. Where ever we go we are known as Bhopali and people always caution others to be ware of us for some reasons or others..which are not better discussed here..