Tourism

Bhopal - the Lake City or the City of Lakes is the second largest city and the capital of Madhya Pradesh, situated around two artificial lakes amidst picturesque settings. Bhopal was built on the site of a 11th century city, 'Bhojapal', founded by the legendary king, Raja Bhoja. The existing city was developed by Dost Mohammed (1708-1740) one of Emperor Aurangazeb's Afghan governors. His progeny, including efficient women rulers ruled Bhopal until 1947 when the state finally joined the Indian Union.

Localities Arera Hills Chowk MP Nagar   Tourist Attractions Bharat Bhawan Bharat Dham Bhopal Gate Fish Aquarium Idgah Hills Shyamla Hills   Dams, Lakes, Beaches and Waterfalls Lower Lake Upper Lake   Fairs, Festivals and Events Bhopal Fairs and Festivals Bharat Bhavan Summer Festival Bhopal Mahotsav Dhrupad Samaroh Ijtima Lokrang Samaroh Manav Sangrahalaya Fair National Drama Festival Rashtriya Hindi Natya Samaroh   Forts, Palaces, Monuments and Museums Birla Museum Gohar Mahal Indira Gandhi National Museum of Man Kind Regional Science Centre Sadar Manzil Shaukat Mahal State Museum   Getaways Ashapuri Bhimbetka Caves Bhojeshwar Temple Bhojpur Chiklod Delawadi Ginnorgarh Fort Islamnagar Kerwa Dam Mangalnath Temple Pachmarhi Raisen Samasgarh Sanchi Udaygiri Caves   Mosques Jama Masjid Moti Masjid Taj-Ul-Masjid   Parks, Gardens and Zoos Brindaban Garden Van Vihar National Park   Shopping Bhopal Shopping Areas Aashima Mall Bittan Market Chowk New Market   Temples Gufa Mandir Khatlapura Mandir Lakshmi Narayan Temple