Tourist spots near Bhopal

[abhishek]

Which are the good tourist spots near Bhopal? Please suggest.

[jitendragarg]

Originally Posted by abhishek

Which are the good tourist spots near Bhopal? Please suggest.

Chaar saal bhopal me padhai kiye aur ab pooch rahe ho ki kaun si jagah ghumna reh gayi.

[suman]

A few of the places of interest in Bhopal include

Upper Lake : The largest artificial lake in Asia.
Lake View : A stretch of road on the shore of the great or Upper Lake. It is a popular joint for people of all age groups, especially young. The road continues into Van Vihar National Park. The Boat Club is also located here and national level water sporting events are organized by the club.
Van Vihar National Park : A zoological park with the status of a national park, it is situated south of the Upper Lake.
New Market : A shopping and commercial zone in the city housing a number of eateries, restaurants, cloth shops and showrooms, bakeries, mobile stores etc
Taj-ul-Masajid : It is one of the largest mosque in Asia and is also used as a madrasah
Aquarium Building
Bharat Bhawan
Lal Parade Ground: The independence day and republic day parade are held in this ground. It is also the venue of large gatherings.
Museum of Natural History
Takri : A hindu and jain temple, situated on a hill cliff, this place is popular for the scenic views it offers of the city below. A rope-way has been installed and people also have the option to reach the spot on foot.
Libraries :A number of libraries are operational including the regional library and Swami Vivekanand Library (formerly British Library)

[brajesh]

MANIT Bhopal, it has become a famous zoo.

[jitendragarg]

Originally Posted by brajesh

MANIT Bhopal, it has become a famous zoo.

do you know that admin and most of the mods(including me) are from that college? you want to get

[Madhu]

Here is some tourist places near Bhopal...

[Madhu]

The invaluable Indian treasures, in the form of Bhimbetka Caves, are surrounded by the craggy terrains of the Vindhya mountainous ranges. Located 46 km south of Bhopal, these Neolithic caves preserve prehistoric paintings and murals that are almost 12,000 years old. These ancient cave paintings vividly portray the lives and everyday activities of primitive cave dwellers and also exhibit their narrative skills. More than 200 caves form a part of this cave-sanctuary and enchant many visitors with their prehistoric significance.

[Madhu]

Sanchi is perched on a secluded hill, 46 km from Bhopal. Its clusters of stupas, chaityas and monasteries make it one of the most significant visitations of tourists from all corner of the globe. These stupas, constructed within 3rd century BC and 12th century AD, bequeath the place with a lot of historical and religious importance. On Buddha Purnima, Buddhists congregate here to celebrate the triple anniversary of Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana.

[Madhu]

Snuggled atop the Satpura Hills at 1,067 meters, the hill station of Pachmarhi is located about 195 km from Bhopal. Its serene backcloth, with emerald forest glades, jamun groves, cascading waterfalls, deep ravines and coppices of sal and bamboo, make it an ideal sanctuary for communing with the beauty of nature. The cave shelters in the Mahadeo Hills that house ancient rock paintings increase its popularity amongst tourists. A mountain ride to Pachmarhi is must, while you go for recreational trips around Bhopal.

[Madhu]

13 km from Sanchi and 5 km from Videsha is Udaigiri, famous for its rock-cut cave sanctuaries. There are many Hindu and Jain caves that run in succession here and impart the place its charm. You can find delicately carved images of Lord Vishnu here. It is believed that Buddhist monks used these caves as their abodes in 2 B.C. Built mainly during the reign of Chandragupta II, a visit to these ancient caverns, along with the Gupta temple perched on the summit of this hill, will help you understand the aesthetic dimensions of Gupta art and architecture.