Part-III , Other Tourist spots of Bhopal

Taj-Ul-Masjid-Bhopal

In part-I, I have written that Bhopal is a city of lakes . Also I have written in part-II that Bhopal is city of Nwabs .

In part-III , I would like to say about some other important places which are also same attractive for tourists;

Shaukat Mahal , This palace is the symbol of rare architecture of Muslim & Hindu style which would not be found elsewhere . This mahal is situated at a very busy chowk of Bhopal . It is myth that this Mahal was designed and constructed under the supervision of a famous French architect .

Van Bihar National Park , this park is the important visit spot of Bhopal . It is situated near the Upper Lake . It is covered approximate 4.44 sq. km areas . It was opened for visitors in 1983 . The national park is strictly protected and watchfully observed zones . Here have huge undergrowth trees which are appropriate environment for animals , birds and reptiles . The main attraction of this park is white tigers . Tourists all over the world come here to visit such types of animals .

Taj-Ul-Masjid , This masjid was built in 19th century . The high peak of this masjid was built by pink bricks and rest part is built of marvels . The graceful structural design makes it one of the important historic tourist spot . It was built under guidelines of Begam Shah Jehan . One big water tank is situated at the center of the masjid . There are enormous courtyards which can accommodate maximum devotees at the time of their prayer. Pillars and halls are richly decorated and built of marvels .

Moti Masjid , this masjid was built in 1860 by Sikander Begum . This is magnificent masjid which visited by huge numbers of Muslim from the every corner of the country . Sikandar Begum was famous for her unconventional mentality . During her ruling time she had built many buildings and memorials .

Sanchi Stupa , this kind of Stupa is belonging to Buddhism . This is great historical place of India . This place is linked with King Asoka and also Bhagaban Buddha . This is very oldest structures of stone of India which enlightens Buddhist followers . This is very worth places of visiting .

Jama Masjid , it was built at the time of Qudisiya Begum . This masjid carries an attractive architecture . This is an amazing masjid and well protected by the state Government . Muslim from different part of the country visits this masjid frequently . This is also a place to visit .

Bhimbetka Caves , this place is most legendary place of the country where huge numbers of visitors are used to come to visit this caves . These caves are most probably the houses of pre-historic people of Paleolithic era . The main attraction of these caves is the paintings on the stone walls of that time . This is very surprising that most of the paintings are still in good condition ; so it can be though that what color they were used and how they prepared all these color and which components they would use and how they would collect all those ! Presently 12 caves are open for visitors when the total numbers of the caves are 600 . In 1957 , the caves were first time discovered . The paintings of the caves are the endorsements of our history and the creation of the descendants who are still the subject of experiment from the world . In 2003 , Bhinbetka Caves was recognized by the world heritage place by UNESCO .

Except these place , other important places are also remain to visit like Gwalior , Indore , Jabakpur,Khauraho , Mandu , Orchha , Ujjain , etc. ; but to visit all these places have to make a plan to visit entire Madhya Pradesh State centering Bhopal city .

Khajuraho Temple-MP

Part-II , Bhopal- The Beautiful City of Nawabs

Nawab Mahal-Bhopal

This city was perceived and originated by Raja Bhoj approximate in 11 century AD . Bhopal is situated on the seven hills with two magnificent lakes . This city is always the center of attraction of tourists for its historical concentration . Mosques , Lakes , Art Galleries and also Museums with lots of finest collections are suggested the particular interest of Bhopal .

Birla Museum , one of special museums of the state of Madhya Pradesh situated at Bhopal . This is the gallery of archaeology . In 1971 it was built . Huge collection of objects and fragments of the pre-historic period are displayed here .

Gohar Mahal , This is situated at the back of famous Mahal , Daukat Mahal and located at the side of beautiful upper lake . This was built in 1820 in the remembrance of the queen Gohar Begum that was the first ruler of the city , Bhopal . This Mahal is itself the symbol of the originate of architecture of Mughal & Hindu style .

Museum of Mankind , This museum is dedicated to the tribal community of the country . It was built for the honour of the tribal classes . This kind of museum is very few in the world which speaks to the history of the era of pre-historic with its huge collections . It is situated on the Shamla hills with vast area of land nearly two hundred acres . The gallery of the museum is open for tribal exhibition art and craft of the tribal villages . The new name of this museum is Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sanghralaya .

Bharat Bhavan , This is a multi-art self -governing museum . This is the center of visual art and performing of acting and also vocal art.. . Archaeological Museum , this is the invaluable heritage of the state . It is the place of implausible collection sculptures and painting and art-craft of the country . It is located near to the Lower Lake . This is ideal places of studying of archaeological studies for students of this subject . It is also open for visitors . The collection of this museum is mainly Bagh Cave paintings .

Sadar Manzil , This is the place which constructed by red bricks . Its architectural prettiness increased the attraction with an appeal to the visitors .

Lakshmi Narayan Temple , it is situated at the top of the Arera Hills. This temple is dedicated to the name of the Lakshmi , the Goddess of Wealth . Here can be found of various sculptures of 12th century earlier .

Lower Lake , I have already told in my first part , that Bhopal is the city of lakes . There are many lakes surroundings city . Out of them two are very famous and one of them is lower lake which is locally called , "Chhota Talab" . This lake is decorated richly by the state government as the memento of Mughal Emperor and dedicated to the visitors . Here water sport , rowing and boating are regular program .

Upper Lake , it is also locally called , "Bada Talab" . This is the huge water reservoir that lies at the Western part of the city . This is main sources of drinking water of the city . The existence of this lake is approximate of 11 centuries . The main water resource of this lake is Konals River . The beauty of this lake is unspeakable and also the attraction of the visitors .