Places to Visit Bhopal

The list of Bhopal travel places is too long, thus it is suggested to prioritize the places to visit in Bhopal. Some of the tourist attractions in Bhopal are:

1-Raisen Fort

This vintage fort was built around 1200AD and is located approx. 23km away from the city center. This fort stands tall on a hilltop near Sanchi, it has protected and served many dynasties. It had faced almost 14 attacks from the enemy armies and yet it stands there unharmed and headstrong. This fort has witnessed fierce battles, heard the war cries of brave soldiers, and seen the females commit Jauhar’s. The ruins of this fort consist of temples, forts, and palaces, along with a 15th century-old cannon. This fort has a lot more to offer and if you love trekking, are an adventure seeker, or are a history lover at heart, this fort is surrounded by activities to keep you busy. 

2-Bhimbetka Caves

A UNESCO World Heritage site, located on the foothills of the Vindhya range this place is a must-visit site. It was unintentionally or say accidentally discovered by an archaeologist in1957-1958 when he was casually walking around the area. Although there are approx. 600 natural shelters in this area are hidden behind the nature that surrounds it. 12 are open for the public and marked cautiously so that visitors do not get lost. These caves are filled to the brim with ancient rock paintings. These paintings give us a piece of in-depth knowledge about the development of humans. Even after approx. 30,000 years these paintings are in a good condition.  The amazing feature of these paintings is that they are made of vibrant colors like red, yellow, green, and white. During cavemen years too people had their ways of making colors using natural resources such as flowers, leaves, vegetables, and red sandstone. 

3- Sanchi Stupa

At a distance of around 46km, Sanchi is a place of historical and archaeological importance. 

Sanchi is known for its ancient stupas and other incredible Buddhist structures. Buddhists from around the world come here just to visit the Stupas.  The Stupa of Sanchi was built on the orders of King Ashoka and it is said that this Stupa has the relics of Buddha. There are many more beautifully built ancient shrines around the Stupas. 

4- Upper Lake and Lower Lake

The Upper Lake is known as the ‘Bhojtal’ and is one of the top places to visit. You can plan a mini outing or picnic with friends and family at this lake. Near this lake is the lower lake also known as the ‘Chota Talab’. These lakes hold religious as well as cultural importance for the locals. During various festivals, the locals come here to offer prayers. The Bhojtal is also known to be one of the oldest man-made lakes in India. You can also enjoy activities like boating, kayaking, and relaxing near the lake. 

5- Taj-ul-Masjid

This Masjid is a significant site of religious tourism for Muslims. It is one of the largest mosques in India and can house 175,000 people. It is beautifully designed and picture-perfect from every corner. The Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar ordered for the mosque to be made between the period 1844-1860. This Masjid was not constructed in one go. It took three tries to finally complete this Masjid in 1985. The gateway of this Masjid is decorated with vintage motifs which were a contribution from a Syrian Mosque. 

There are many more places to visit in and around Bhopal but it depends on the budget and the time you have for this trip. 

Where to Stay in Bhopal: 

This city has a lot of options when it comes to providing a stay to its visitors. Below we have categorized the best hotels of Bhopal into three categories. The categories are luxury hotels, mid-range hotels, and budget hotels. 

Luxury Hotels in Bhopal

The luxury hotels in Bhopal are the ones that provide the best facilities to their guests. They offer services like gym, fitness center, pool, in-house restaurants, 24-hour front desk service, and many more. Some of these hotels are listed below: 

1-  Noor-Us-Sabah Palace

2- Jehan Numa Palace Hotel

3- Courtyard Bhopal

4-  Holiday Homes & Resort

5-  MPT Kerwa Resort

6-  MPT Wind N Waves Cottages

7- Samardha Jungle Resort

8-  Aami Valley Resort

9- Radha Ki Dhani. 

Mid- Range Hotels in Bhopal:

These hotels are 4 Star Hotels and 3 Star hotels in Bhopal. These hotels do not provide as many services as the luxury hotels but they do provide quality services. Some of the mid-range hotels are :

1- Hotel Shubh Inn

2- Hotel Stay Casa

3- Fairyland Clarks Inn

4- Citrus Prime Bhopal by OTHPL

5- Hotel Nisarga

6- Blue Lagoon farm

7- Hotel Sarthak

8- Hotel Ranjit's Lakeview

9- The Fern Residency Bhopal

10- Hotel Amer Palace

11- Stay Inn, Bhopal

12- Hotel KC Palace

Budget Hotels in Bhopal:

If you are a traveler who wants to spend less on stay and more on travel then this is for you. Some of the hotels that will be pocket friendly and comfortable for stay are mentioned below: 

1- Hotel Silver Inn

2- Stay Inn nest

3- Hotel Ganga Regency

4- Hotel Royal Palace

5- The Park View

6- Woods Inn Resort

7- Hotel Tulsi Exotic