| Bhopal is a beautiful middle sized city located in the | | | | form as a part of this cave sanctuary. |
| heart of India. It is popularly known as the "city of | | | | Moreover, there are also five clusters of caves that |
| lakes." The city has a favorable climate during the | | | | can be found down of Bhimbetka called Bhimbetka |
| months of October to March. It is reachable through | | | | rock shelters. These were formerly used as shelters |
| Indian Airlines plus many others. | | | | for many years by the early settlers of the place. The |
| Some of the places worth visiting in Bhophal are the | | | | caves have walls decorated with artistic works that |
| two lakes namely Bada Talaab and chota talaab, | | | | date back from the Mesolithic Period. |
| Bhimbetka Caves, Van Vihar National Park, and Arat | | | | These cave paintings are accessible by means of a |
| Bhavan. | | | | bus or a car. It is advisable to hire a tour guide when |
| The 2 beautiful lakes are the center of attraction here. | | | | going inside. A guide will cost you Rs 150. |
| These have greatly produced an impact towards | | | | And the Van Vihar National Park is the biggest animal |
| beautifying the landscape of the city. | | | | conservation area in the heart of a city. It has an area |
| The Bada Talaab is the upper lake. It is 6 square | | | | of 445.21 hectares. It is located at the upper lake in the |
| kilometers long and has a beautiful body of water. It | | | | city. |
| was created during the reign of King Bhoj. It is believed | | | | The Central Zoo Authority of India recognized the park |
| that its water healed the skin disease of the king. | | | | as largest zoo at same time as a national park on |
| Today you will find here some boating facilities for rent. | | | | January 18, 1983. Here, you can have wonderful |
| There are also sailing exciting trips. Motor and paddle | | | | learning experiences about the zoo. The thrills and |
| boats are as well available. Hence, one can have the | | | | excitements of jungle are also visualized in this park. |
| pleasure of boating apart from enjoying the splendid | | | | There are also bears, leopards and tigers that are |
| beauty of the lake. | | | | seen and can b caught in the park. Different kinds of |
| On the other hand, the chota talaab which is the lower | | | | water animals and birds are as well seen as you drive |
| lake was created during the time of the Mughal | | | | around the area. |
| Empire. In this place, one can find a bridge over it that | | | | Lastly, the arat Bhavan is one of the best and famous |
| divides the lake from the upper lake. | | | | cultural centers found in India. Charles Correaan |
| The Bhimbetka Caves are famous in preserving | | | | architect from the country designed this modern |
| prehistoric murals and paintings believed to be almost | | | | center. It showcases magnificent tribal and |
| 12,000 years old. This world heritage site is situated 46 | | | | contemporary art exhibitions. |
| kilometers south of Bhopal. | | | | In the center, one can find an art gallery, museum of |
| Here, one can see the lives and everyday activities of | | | | arts and a workshop for fine arts. You can even see |
| primitive cave dwellers depicted artistically in the | | | | a repertory theater, rehearsal room, and libraries of |
| paintings. The narrative skills of primitive inhabitants are | | | | Indian poetry, classical and folk music, and indoor and |
| also apparent through these works of art. There are | | | | outdoor auditorium. |
| more than 200 caves that can be found as well which | | | | |