A travel to Bhopal will be a charming trip which will surely transport you to the splendor and glory of the Nawab era. The history of Bhopal dates back to the 11th century AD, when the legendary King Bhoja built it. However, the founding of the existing city was by an Afghan soldier, Dost Mohammed, who fleeing from Delhi in the chaotic period that followed Aurangzeb's death met the Gond queen Kamlapati, who sought his aid after the murder of her consort. A charming legend relates how the queen would recline in a lotus barge that, on moonlights, would drift across the lake. The two lakes of Bhopal still dominate the city and the city has also earned the name the 'city of lakes'.
The tourist attractions in Bhopal are the mosques and the temples like the Laxmi Narayan Temple, Moti Masjid, Taj-ul Masjid, Shaukat Mahal, Sadar Manzil which are examples of architectural marvels. Covering an area of about 6 square kilometers, the Upper Lake is separated from the Lower Lake by an over bridge. Adjacent to the Lake is the zoo called Van Vihar and a fish shaped aquarium. The lake also provides boating facilities and is an ideal picnic spot.

Excursions from Bhopal can be made to heritage spots like the Bhimbetka caves, Sanchi, Pachmarhi, Bhojpur and the Udaygiri Caves

Hotels in Bhopal offer well-furnished and comfortable rooms and cater to all kinds of travelers. One can find cheap, medium and high-end accommodation in the hotels across Bhopal.

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