Metropolis and state capital in Madhya Pradesh, India
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Bhopal (Hindi: भोपाल Bhopāl) is the capital of Madhya Pradesh, India. Despite earning the sobriquet the "Chernobyl of India" for its industrial disaster in 1984, Bhopal is an important city of Central India.
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One of the largest mosques in the country.
Birla mandir
Tekri
A very beautiful place with an ancient Shwetambar Jain temple on the hill. You can see a beautiful view of Bhopal from this Takeri. You can drive up to the temple, but there is limited parking. There is parking available at the base of the hill. A ropeway cable car is available to go up. Tickets are ₹90 for a way ride and ₹60 for a way ride. Cash and UPI payments are accepted.
Bharat Bhavan is a world-famous art complex and museum.
Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhopal is a branch of the National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi, it is the center of an informal environment education, whose main purpose is to make people aware of environmental protection through various internal and external activities.
Museum of Mankind
Another impressive museum, the Museum of Man created by the government of Madhya Pradesh, showcases how the people of the state live in their natural form, what they cultivate, the kind of tools they make and utilise in their daily lives, etc. It has been created sprawled on a small hill and gives breathtaking views of the city.
A museum of tribal culture. The exhibits depict the ways of living of various tribes across India. There are model houses, courtyards, artefacts of worshipping rituals, marriage rituals and everyday life. The museum is well-maintained. There is a restaurant for tea and snacks.
Regional Science Centre
A science museum at Shyamla Hills.
A war memorial, museum and public park honouring Indian soldiers, in particular those from the state of Madhya Pradesh, who have fought in recent wars. There is ample parking space, and audio tours are available.
Site of the world's worst industrial disaster. For interested urban explorers, avoid the main gate: it is possible to enter the site where there is a hole in the perimeter walls. Local children and cows roam inside the area of the old plant. Abandoned industrial structures and buildings make for good photo opportunities.
Bhojtal
A beautiful water body created during the time of King Bhoj. The water of Upper Lake was reputed to have cured Raja Bhoj of a skin disease which otherwise remained untreated. Today, you can rent boats, indulge in other water sports-related activities and enjoy the splendour of the lake.
chota talaab
This lake is separated from the Upper Lake by an over-bridge. It was created during the Mughal Empire.
Van Vihar is a wildlife sanctuary. It has a diverse range of fauna, including several species of deer, big cats, snakes, birds and gharials which can be seen basking in the ponds.
Basically a restaurant-cum-sweets shop.
Tasty and unlimited thalis at a very reasonable price.
Clean restaurant with a very wide selection of food and sweets. Tasty but portions are small. They seem to have a few branches in the city.
Pin & Pan Cafe - A Global Cuisine Restaurant.
Shiamla Hills Opp. TV Tower Premises.
Has a hypermarket, a 7-screen multiplex and food court.
It has 7 anchor shops, 180 shops, 6-screen multiplex, 4-star hotel and a food court.
By train
The city is a hub for the West Central Railway (WCR) network.
By car
National highways connect the city to the rest of India.
By car
You can easily visit Bhopal by car, and there are many rental car companies available. Radio taxis are available by calling 0755-655 5555
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