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MP's "city of lakes" capital - the Upper Lake, grand mosques, tribal and art museums, with UNESCO Sanchi and Bhimbetka an easy drive away.
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The sweet spot for visiting Bhopal is October to March. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after culture and heritage and spiritual travel. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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0.4 km from Bhopal centre
The Moti Masjid is a mosque located in Bhopal, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The mosque was commissioned by Sikandar Jahan and was completed in 1860. A replica of the Jama Masjid of Delhi, red sandstone and w…
1 km from Bhopal centre
The Taj-ul-Masajid, also known as the Tāj-ul-Masjid, is a Sunni mosque, affiliated with Tablighi Jamaat, part of the Deobandi movement, located in Bhopal, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. With capacity for c. 26…
1.6 km from Bhopal centre
Golghar Museum is a museum in Bhopal, India. It showcases a variety of arts, handicraft and social life from the Nawab-era. The museum was inaugurated in April 2013 by Culture Minister Laxmikant Sharma. The major col…
1.6 km from Bhopal centre
The State Museum Bhopal is located on Shymala Hills, in Bhopal, the capital city of the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. It is popular for its design and the breadth of its inventory of art and cultural artefacts. Th…
1.6 km from Bhopal centre
Bharat Bhavan is an autonomous multi-arts complex and museum in Bhopal, India, established and funded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The architect of the Bharat Bhavan is Charles Correa. Opened in 1982, facing t…
1.8 km from Bhopal centre
The Lower Lake or Chhota Talaab is a lake in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh state of India. Along with the Bhojtal or Upper Lake, it forms the Bhoj Wetland.
2.3 km from Bhopal centre
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, popularly known as Birla Mandir in Bhopal, is located in the Malviya Nagar area of Bhopal, south of the lake near the Arera Hills. A museum is built near the temple which houses idols brought f…
3.2 km from Bhopal centre
The Tribal Museum of Bhopal or Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum is located close to the State Museum, Bhopal, near the Museum of Man/ Museum of Mankind in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This is a museum dedicated to …
3.8 km from Bhopal centre
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya also referred to as the National Museum of Humankind, or Museum of Man and Culture is a museum located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. The museum spreads over an area of ab…
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Ardash Palace Hotel, Hamidiya road, Ibrahimpura, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Hotel Tulsi, Sultania Road, Bhopal, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Hotel Bharti, Sultania Road, Bhopal, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Hotel The Pannis, Hamidia Rd, Ibrahimpura, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Hotel Panchwati, Hamidia Rd, Ibrahimpura, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Hotel Rajdoot Gaurav, 7, Bhopal Sanchi Road, Bhopal, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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hotel shalimar true geoposition, Hamidia Road, Ibrahimpura, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Hotel Jyoti, Hamidia Rd, Ibrahimpura, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Raju Tea Stall, Sadar Manzil Road, Ibrahimpura, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Manohar dairy & Restaurant, Hamidiya road, Bhopal, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Shree Krishna Chaat, 9, MD3108, Bhopal, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Krishna Tea Stall, Bhopal Junction Parking platform 6, Ibrahimpura, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Pizza palace, Ibrahimpura, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Unique Cafe, MD3108, Ibrahimpura, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Bapu Ki Kutia, MD3110, Bhopal, Bhopal - 462003, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Gandhi Dham, MD3110, Bhopal, Bhopal - 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India
The best time to visit Bhopal is October to March.
Plan for about 2 days to see Bhopal at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Raja Bhoj (BHO) ~15 km. Nearest railhead: Bhopal Junction / Rani Kamlapati. By road: On NH from Indore/Nagpur.
A DIY trip to Bhopal starts around ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Bhopal is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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