Moti Masjid
Moti Masjid was constructed in 1860 A.D by Qudsia Begum’s
daughter Sikander Jahan. Its structure is very much
similar to Jama Masjid of Delhi and it is an important
landmark of Bhopal. Sikandar Begum was an exceptional
woman of her time because his dressed up sense and his
attitude is like a man. She always kept dragger with her
and went out a riding without a veil. The Begum was an
enthusiastic reformer, who set new trend making people
wrong that woman is not the weakest part of the society.
Shaukat Mahal
This magnificent Mahal is located in the heart of the Bhopal
city at the entrance of the chowk gate. It was built in the
European style that makes the architecture of the Mahal very
different from the rest of the Islamic architecture of the
region.
Government Archaeological Museum
This Government museum was built in 1964 which houses the
fine collection of splendid tribal handicrafts, musical
instruments, bronze objects and much more antique iteams.
The important things to see are paintings of various
schools, copies of paintings from the Bagh Caves near Mandu
and the statues of Alakshmi and the Buddha which still holds
the significant place among the monuments and other museums,
galleries in the town.
Taj-ul-Masjid
The impressive Taj-ul-Masjid is one of the largest
Muslim mosque in India which is also an important
landmark of Bhopal city. The construction of the mosque
was begun in 1868 A.D by Shah Jehan Begum but the mosque
was never completed even after her death due to the lack
of funds and money. The incomplete structure of the
mosque was finally completed in 1971 by the efforts of
Government of India. Taj-ul-Masjid literally means “The
Crown of Mosques” is one the spectacular and important
site to visit while doing Bhopal tour. These days, this
huge pink mosque which has two multipurpose white domed
minarets is used as a madarsa – a school of religious
teaching during the day. The religious festival Ijtima
which held for three day every year attracts thousand of
tourist from each part of the country.
Upper and Lower Lakes
The lower lake is separated by the upper lake by an over
bridge and it covers an area of about 6 square
kilometer.
Excursion tour from Bhopal
Bhimbetka Caves
Bhimbetka caves is one of the world’s heritage site
associated by UNESCO and it is located 46 kms south of
Bhopal. These caves were founded by one of the famous Indian
archeologist who was on his way to Nagpur, in 1958. It was
luck by chance that he noticed these caves dotting distant
hills. The caves are named Bhimbetka which was derived from
the “Bhim Baitka”. Bhim is one of the five Pandavas of
Mahabharata. Bhimbetka is one of the biggest repository of
prehistoric art in India having 130 rock shelters. These
caves are more than 35000 years old which will take you to
early Stone Age and shows the earlier dwelling of human
being. Many caves have enchanting rock paintings which dates
back through various eras. You can also see watch stone
floors, left behind hand-axes, tiny needles and many more
which had been created by the people lived here for one
hundred millennium.
Sanchi
Sanchi is famous for the most perfect and well preserved
Stupas, monasteries and templeas that dating back from 3rd
century B.C. to 12th century A.D. It is located 68
kilometers north of Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Sanchi is one of the holist city in the world for Buddhist.
The Emperor Ashoka saw Sanchi as an ideal place to promote
Buddhism in whole world. He had built Sanchi Stupa 1 in
sachi.
Best time to visit
Best time to visit Bhopal: November to Feburary and cotton
clothing is simply ideal all the year round in Bhopal.
How to reach
By Air : Bhopal airport is 12 km
from the Old City. Regular flights connect Bhopal with
Delhi, Gwalior, Indore and Mumbai.
By Rail : Bhopal is on one of
the two main Delhi to Mumbai railway lines. The railway
station is near Hamidia road. Major trains going from Bombay
to Delhi via Itarsi and Jhansi also go through Bhopal
By Road : There are numerous
daily buses to Sanchi (46 km), Vidisha, Indore (186 km),
Ujjain (188 km) and Jabalpur (295 km). |
