Few state capitals in India have a history as exciting as Bhopal. The city of Bhopal has observer any changes since it was found by the Afghan soldier Dost Mohammed in the year 1708. The city has been through many phases, gentle as well as turbulent, prosperous as well as disastrous. Bhopal has been a city in which one finds traces of cultures as different as those of Buddhists, Hindus, Moguals and Afghans, all of which have been blended to perfection, providing Bhopal a distinct identity. The two lakes of Bhopal still rule the city, and are indeed its center. Surrounded along their shores stand silent sentinels that testify to the growth of the city. Bhopal today presents a comprehensive profile; the old city with its marketplaces and fine old mosques and palaces still bears the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers, among them the succession of powerful Begums who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Equally impressive is the new city with its verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and streamlined modern edifices. It is greener and cleaner than most cities in the country. Bhopal having good Heritage hotels, Luxury Hotels, Star category Hotels and Budget Hotels.
How to reach Air : Bhopal is well linked by regular flights to Mumbai, Indore, Delhi and Gwalior. Many Airlines connect Bhopal with Delhi, Guwahati, Goa, Indore and Lucknow. Airport is 15 km from the city center.
Rail : Bhopal is well connected through India Railway network with all the parts of the country.
Road : There are extensive bus services (private and state) to cities within the region and interstate. |