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Bhopal offers a mix of traditional splendor at its very best and a feel of the modern city. With lush green environs coupled with natural beauty within the city limits as well as surrounding it. Bhopal is an ideal place to unwind oneself. If that is not enough, an era of Nawabi opulence with historic monuments in its full architectural grandeur awaits you in Bhopal.
Jama Masjid is located at the centre of chowk bazar, a busy business centre of Bhopal.This was built in 1837 by Kudsia Begum. This Masjid was completed in 24 years. To built this masjid , an amount of Rs. 60.5 lakhs was spent. This beautiful mosque has gold spikes in the minarets of this beautiful mosque.
Moti Masjid is
architecturally akin to Jama Masjid in Delhi. Shahjahan Begum got it built on about five acres of land . This area is known as idgah hills. Muslim devotees offer their prayers on ID and other occasions.
Bharat Bhawan is one of the most unique national institutes in India. This is a centre for the performing and visual arts. Bharat Bhawan is designed by the renowned architect Charles Currier. There are a museum of the arts, an art gallery, a workshop for fine arts, a reparatory theatre, indoor and outdoor auditoria, rehersal room, and libraries of Indian poetry, classical and folk music .
An open-air exhibition of
tribal house types located on Shamla Hills. The exhibition highlights the
architectural features and has elaborately displayed interiors. The surroundings
have been reconstructed to match some of the interesting environmental features
of tribal villages. The habitat is open every day except on Mondays and national
holidays from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.
One thousand years ago
,Bhopal lake was built by late parmar king Bhoj known as Upper lake. There is a
saying that once king Bhoj suffered from skin disease.
The history of this lake is about two hundred years old. This was built by Chote Khan, A minister in the kingdom of Nabab Hayat Mohd. Khan in the year 1794. Before construction of this lake, there were many wells, which were used to draw water for agricultural and other purposes. But after the construction of the tank all wells merged in this lake. The smaller lake is spread over an area 7.99 square kilometer. A Century and half ago the tank was maximum 11.7 meters and minimum 6.16 meters deep.
It is the center of attraction for local as well as foreign tourists which is located on a hill near to upper lake in natural surroundings. Wide spread lake water,turning roads,sweet murmurs of birds on the trees,cold waves, peaceful atmosphere and the natural beauty of van vihar give a lot of self enjoyment. Van Vihar is spread over an area of 445 hectares. There are many wild animals like Tiger,Leopard,Panther are a treat to watch.
It is situated near Raj-Bhavan and old assembly hall. It came into existence on 31st May,1977. Covering one hectare area fish house is built in fish like structure. It attracts visitors a lot. Fish house is a double storey structure. Upper portion has forty glass aquariums, where various species of living and colorful fishes can be seen. In the Fish house you can see Golden Shark,paradise blue,Rosy Barb,King Kobra,Golden plata,Golden Gormi, Tiger Barb,Black Moor and King Zebra. In the lower section are 26 big aquariums. Here is kept collection of fishes brought from state and national lakes,rivers and ponds,Among these can be seen Rohu, Katla, Mirgal, Sawal, Padin, Collet, Ticto, Pencil-Fira and Bam fish. Fish hose is open for visitors from 1st April to 30th Sept from 1.00 PM to 8 PM and from 1st October to 31st March from 12.00 PM to 7 PM.
This is a science museum located on the picturesque Shyamala Hills. This centre houses about 300 science exhibits in ‘Invention’ and ‘Fun Science’ galleries. ‘Taramandal’ and Planetarium at the centre helps the students and enthusiasts study the astral and mysterious world of stars, galaxies and the universe. Stargazing sessions are organized at the planetarium for those who want to have a real close view of these luminous bodies.
The famous temple is located near Lalghati. It is said that Late Baba Narayandas founded it in the year 1949. In the large campus of mandir, beautiful idols of Lord Shiva ,Ram – Laxman, Sitaji,Goddes Durga and Hanuman are built. People and devotees from different places come for darshan everyday. A sanskrit college is also located in the campus.
Shri Ram temple is situated near lower lake and district Commandant office. It was built 150 years ago. Beautiful idols of Lord Ram , Laxman, Sitaji,Goddes Durga , Sitla Mata, Lord Ganesh, Saibaba, Lord Shankar sitting on Nandia attract lot of devotees and visitors. A fare is held every year on Dol-Gyaras.
The sprawling industrial town of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) spread over 19.56 sq. kilometer and having a population of about 1.5 lack, has a quaint charm of its own. This modern township has been maintained with excellent amenities for residential quarters,shopping centres, hospitals, schools, colleges, parks, clubs etc.
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This
is the largest mosque in the country. The building of this mosque was begun by
Shah Jehan Begum (1868-1901) but was incomplete on her death and was completed
only after 1971. The most impressive features of the mosque are its main hall
with inter-arched roof, broad facade, spacious courtyard, and smooth marble
flooring. 
It was built in 1860 by the Sikandar Jehan Begum daughter of Kudsia Begum (Sikandar
Jehan).
Shaukat
Mahal is situated at the entrance to the Chowk area in the heart of the city. It
was designed by a Frenchman, said to be descendant of the Bourbon kings of
France. Shaukat Mahal is an architectural marvel and a cynosure of all eyes.
Sadar Manzil is the , Hall of public audience of the former rulers of Bhopal.
All
vaidya’s failed to cure him. One day a saint told king Bhoj to
build
a tank to combine 365 tributaries and than have a bath in it to wipe out the
skin disease. As per saints version, king Bhoj called upon his engineers to
build up a huge tank. They spotted a place near river Betwa, which was 32 K.M.
away from Bhopal. When this was measured , it was found that it has only 359
tributaries . A Gond Commander Kalia fulfilled this shortage. He than gave the
address of an invisible river. After merging the tributaries of this river the
number 365 was completed. The Upper lake is divided from the Lower by an over
bridge and is six sq. km. in area. There are facilities for exciting trips by
sail, paddle, and motor-boats.
Birla
Mandir is situated at the highest point of Bhopal, atop area Hills. Birla Mandir
not only provides a spiritual experience but also a panoramic view of the breath
taking picturesque city of Bhopal. It is a place where one can have an overview
of the entire Bhopal city. The temple has a museum attached to it where there is
a rich collection of sculptures from Raisen, Sehore, Mandsaur, and Shahdol
districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Park’s
beauty attract tourists. In Bhopal, Main parks are Kamla park,Vardhman park,
Kilol park, Karishma Park, Yadgare Shahjahani park, Neelum park, Naunihal park,
Ekant park, Chinar park and Nandan park. During evening these parks are visited
by by citizen’s of the localities.
