Bhopal The City of Lake

Bhopal is a peaceful mid-sized city and the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Its former name is said to be Bhojpal which was named after the legendary Raja Bhoj. The king is said to be the founder of the city and Bhopal was a part of the capital city Ujjaini. Bhopal is one of those 100% nostalgia cities of India where you can find the ghosts of the past existing with the present. The narrow gullies (lanes) and wide urban roads exist with each other that show an almost perfect amalgamation of present and days past. Bhopal, like Lucknow is reminiscent of the influences of the mighty Mughals, who left their mark in the numerous beautiful mosques and in building the Lower Lake. Bhopal is known for its two beautiful manmade lakes that are named only as Upper Lake and Lower Lake. The huge Upper Lake was built by Raja Bhoj as it cured him of an incurable skin disease while the Lower Lake was built during the Mughal era. You can enjoy boating and other water activities on these serene lakes with your family. The Van Vihar is a huge wildlife conservation that is built in the middle of the city near the Upper Lake that is a must visit for its sheer variety of animals. Bhopal can also be an ideal starting point for visiting nearby tourist locations like Sanchi which is a famous Buddhist Pilgrimage and Pachmarhi which is a small yet very beautiful hill station. Due to its Mughal influence, you can find popular dishes like biriyani and tandoori chicken here that have a distinctive taste. You should also visit the local market and buy some of the beads and handicrafts that Bhopal is famous for.

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