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Day 1 - Full-Day Bhopal Sightseeing
Jama Masjid
The best historical place in Bhopal that we will visit in this full-day Bhopal sightseeing tour is a mosque named Jama Masjid. This is an Islamic Mosque and it is famous for its unique and elegant architecture. The mosque was built during the early 19th century and is one of the oldest mosques in Bhopal. The minarets of the mosque have incredible architecture and are visible from a distance and make a wonderful sight.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Moti Masjid
Another famous tourist attraction in Bhopal that you will visit is the Moti Masjid. The name of this mosque means ‘The mosque of pearl’. This is an Islamic mosque that is one of the best places of worship for Muslims. The Moti Masjid was made on the orders of Begum Nawab Sikandar Jahan. It still attracts many tourists. They often wonder at the incredible architecture of this mosque. The mosque is built in such a way that it resembles the Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi. Red sandstone was used in the construction of this mosque and marble stone was used for its outer façade.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Taj ul Masjid
One of the best mosques that you can visit in Bhopal is the Taj ul Masjid. This mosque is wonderful in its architecture and is one of the finest mosques in Bhopal. Construction of this mosque began during the reign of Shah Jahan Begum. The mask is famous for its structure and incredible architecture on the pillars, domes, and walls. The mask looks very beautiful from a distance and the inner courtyards are the place of worship for the Muslims. The minarets on the four corners of the mosque have incredible architecture also.
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Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes
Shaukat Mahal
Shaukat Mahal is one of the palaces that we will visit in this full-day Bhopal sightseeing tour. Shaukat Mahal is an elegant structure with interesting Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles. Islamic architecture also was used in the construction of this Mahal. Shaukat Mahal was designed by one of the architects from the Bourbon dynasty in France, which was the royal dynasty of France. You must visit Shaukat Mahal if you want to see the true magnificence of Bhopal.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Upper lake
One of the reasons why Bhopal is called the City of Lakes is the many lakes that you will visit in Bhopal. Upper Lake is one of the lakes that is also called Bada Talab. Construction of this lake began in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj and he spent an enormous amount of money in the construction of this lake. Upper Lake still attracts tourists from all corners of India. You can do boating and various sports activities on this lake. Upper Lake is the best tourist destination in Bhopal and there are many attractions near the lake such as an aquarium, Van Vihar, and others. You can sit and relax on the banks of this lake and admire the beautiful views of Bhopal in this full-day Bhopal sightseeing tour.
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Recommended duration of visit: 120 minutes
Gauhar Mahal
One of the fascinating palaces which you will visit in Bhopal is the palace known as Gauhar Mahal. This palace has vintage architecture and the decor and its room will take you back in time to the royal era of Bhopal. Gauhar Mahal was the former residence of Gauhar Begum who was one of the royal ladies in Bhopal.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Lakshmi Narayan temple
One of the temples that you can visit in Bhopal is the temple called Lakshmi Narayan Temple. The temple is built on a small hill called Arera Hills and is the shrine of Lakshmi and Narayan who are the main Gods in Hindu religion. This temple is also called Birla temple and was built by one of the famous business families of India. The temple is remarkable in its architecture and there are lush green lawns and gardens which surround the temple. There are several water fountains and they lend a sublime beauty to the temple.
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Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes
Government Archaeological Museum
If you want to visit royal exhibits and know about the ancient period of Bhopal then you can visit the Government Archaeological Museum. This museum has a rich collection of art, sculptures, stone carvings, manuscripts, costumes, and other ancient relics. You will see objects that were used by the royal family and many archaeological objects excavated in and around Bhopal.
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Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes
Bharat Bhavan
Bharat Bhavan is a cultural center in Bhopal. It was built in 1982 and is a cultural center and venue for many performing arts, dance performances, painting exhibitions, and singing programs. The well-known architect Charles Correa designed Bharat Bhavan. There are wonderful terraced gardens around the building. It lends a very wonderful view of Bharat Bhavan. You can visit Bharat Bhavan and view the many attractions over here like tribal arts, sculptures, tribal crafts, etc.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Van Vihar
Van Vihar is a zoo in Bhopal and is the best place where you can spot wildlife and spend some relaxing times in Bhopal. The various animals that you will spot over here are tigers, deer, leopards, lions, and many others. Some rare animals like the white tiger are also here at the zoo.
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Recommended duration of visit: 120 minutes
