Why You Must Visit Bhopal And Bhopal Hotels For Your Next Stay

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Bhopal is the capital as well as the largest city of Madhya Pradesh. It is a slowly developing city and is known for its arts and culture. Read on to find out more about Bhopal tourist attractions and also check out some quality hotels in Bhopal.

Bhopal is the quintessential ‘sleepy Indian town’ with its narrow gullies, historical monuments and beautiful lakes. The city was a part of Ujjaini, the ancient capital city of the legendary Raja Bhoj. The modern city of Bhopal was rebuilt by an Afghan mercenary Dost Mohammad Khan in the early 18th century. The cities Islamic rulers have left their mark on the city which can be seen in its numerous beautiful mosques. The beautiful Taj-ul- Masjid is the largest mosque in India and is a reminder of the city’s Islamic culture. Bhopal is also famous for its cuisine that is unique in its taste and flavor. You must also try the iconic ‘paan’ (betel leaf) of Bhopal that comes in mind boggling varieties. The old part of the city is a must visit for its local market that offers the famous embroidery works of Bhopal which is ...
... again a must buy. Some other Bhopal tourist attractions include the beautiful Upper Lake and Lower Lake, Bhimbetka and Van Vihar, etc. Bhopal tourism depends almost entirely upon its huge lakes and its ancient culture.

The Upper Lake is one of the landmarks of the city and a jewel in the crown of Bhopal tourism. This huge and serene artificial lake was built by Raja Bhoj and is the most popular spot for locals and tourists alike. It offers a number of leisure activities like boating and horse riding which you can enjoy with your family. The adjacent Lower Lake was built during the Mughal era and is a popular picnic spot. You should visit Van Vihar which is a wildlife sanctuary that is built on the banks of the Upper Lake. There is also Bhimbetka, a World Heritage Site which has prehistoric rocks and cave paintings. You can travel from Bhopal to the famous Buddhist Pilgrimage-Sanchi and to Pachmarhi which is a beautiful hill station.

Quality Hotels in Bhopal

Hotel Amer Palace is one of the best 3 star hotels in Bhopal and is located at a distance of 2 km from the Habibganj Railway station. One of the popular Bhopal hotels, it enjoys a customer recommendation of 83% which means 9 out of 10 people would love to stay in this hotel again. It has also received a star rating of 4.5 out of 5 from the customers. The hotel has centrally air conditioned rooms that are equipped with all necessary amenities like attached bath, 24 hr room service, fridge and Jacuzzi. The hotel also offers a fine multi cuisine restaurant, discotheque and internet access. The cost effective rooms cost Rs.2790.

Hotel Surya is one of the popular hotels in Bhopal and is located very close to the railway station. One of the widely recommended budget hotels in Bhopal, it has received 76% customer recommendation. The hotel is praised by its previous guests for its location, facilities and its cost effectiveness. It offers well furnished and fully air conditioned rooms that are equipped with all major amenities. It also offers a restaurant, swimming pool, bar and travel desk. The rooms are considered to be good value for money and costs Rs.1200.