Bhopal Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Bhopal

OVERVIEW- Bhopal, The City of Lakes, is much-deserved capital of Madhya Pradesh State. It has got the glamour of a city and freshness of a virgin island' it indeed is one of the greenest cities of India. Many natural and artificial lakes are dotted around the city. Industry, education and tourism are its strong areas. Bhopal is divided significantly into the old city and the new city. The old city still bears the aristocratic impression from the ancient times, the new city too do not fail to impress the visitors with its tourist places such as beautiful luxuriant parks, broad roads and avenues and modern buildings. In the texture of Bhopal have been woven the deeds, achievements, traditions and cultures of the dynasties gone by.

BHOPAL- The capital city of Madhya Pradesh presents a versatile profile, combining a picturesque silhouette of the city, with its historical monuments, mosques and temples and palaces along with the historicity, scenic grandeur and modern planning. Bhopal is a mesh of Old and New. The old city is where one of India's highest Muslim concentration lives. New city overlooks Old Bhopal and is bustled with tourists and locals.

Tour Destination: Bhopal

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: BHOPAL

Welcome to the capital city of Madhya Pradesh- Bhopal. Transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or you can go for a leisure walk around the place.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: BHOPAL

After breakfast, visit Bhopal viewing

VAN VIHAR NATIONAL PARK- The national park is managed as a modern zoological park where animals are kept in their natural habitat. Van Vihar is unique compared to some other parks because it allows easy access to the visitors through a road passing through the park, and security of animals from poachers has been ensured by building trenches and walls and providing natural habitat to the animals.

BIRLA MUSEUM- The Birla Museum in Bhopal is home to some very old and interesting sculptures. The Siva gallery inside the museum has two 10th century sculptures from Ashapuri a dancing Ganesh and an Uma-Maheshwari. The Bhimbetka rock shelter displays white-and-red Stone Age paintings.

BHOJPUR TEMPLE- Known as Somnath of the East, Bhojpur Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the banks of the Vetraveti River in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, the temple gets its name from King Bhoj who once ruled the area surrounding the temple.

UPPER LAKE- The oldest manmade lake in the country, it is known as Bada Talaab or the big lake. The Lake is constructed on the Kolas River and it is believed that King Bhoj's skin disease was cured by the huge lake he built. With a catchment area of over 36 sq km, the lake is the main source of potable water for Bhopal. The lake is a favorite with water sport enthusiasts.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM- The museum has many exhibits that present an impressive collection of sculptures from all over the state of Madhya Pradesh. The museum showcases the rich tradition of Bhopal with artifacts like paintings from Bagh caves, statues of Vishnu, Lakshmi, Shiva and Vishnu.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: BHOPAL

Day free for leisure and later, depart to airport to catch your flight towards onward destination.

Bhopal at a Glance