Attractions & Places

to Visit in Bhopal

Description :

One of the largest mosques in the world, and the biggest in India, with a capacity for 1,75,000 worshippers, Taj-ul-Masajid translates to 'Crown among Mosques' is a resplendent symbol of the begums of Bhopal's remarkable legacy. The mosque has two zenana galleries at the north and south ends of the mezzanine floor, designated for women and entered via jaali doorways at the ground floor inside the main hall. The complex also contains a madrassa, a library and lodgings.

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Located on a hill 40 kms from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest Buddhist spiritual sanctuary in existence, decorated with some of the best Buddhist artwork in the world.

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A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bhimbetka has around 243 rock shelters with paintings that have a striking resemblance to the ones discovered in Kakadu National Park in Australia, the cave paintings of bushmen in Kalahari Desert and Upper Palaeolithic Lascaux cave paintings in France. A walkthrough these ancient naturally carved rocks surrounded by dense forests is a treat for history and archaeology lovers.

Description :

One of the largest mosques in the world, and the biggest in India, with a capacity for 1,75,000 worshippers, Taj-ul-Masajid translates to 'Crown among Mosques' is a resplendent symbol of the begums of Bhopal's remarkable legacy. The mosque has two zenana galleries at the north and south ends of the mezzanine floor, designated for women and entered via jaali doorways at the ground floor inside the main hall. The complex also contains a madrassa, a library and lodgings.

Description :

Located on a hill 40 kms from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest Buddhist spiritual sanctuary in existence, decorated with some of the best Buddhist artwork in the world.

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Formed from a depleted forest area to protect the rich flora and fauna, this unproductive land was declared a national park in 1981. Technically an open zoological park, it comprises huge wire enclosures for carnivores like tigers, lions, panthers and hyenas while the herbivores like cheetal and blackbuck are allowed to move around freely. There is an Orientation Centre, Deer Safari, battery-operated vehicles and bicycles available on rent for tourists to explore the park.