Attractions Worth Seeing in Bhophal

Bhopal is a beautiful middle sized city located in theform as a part of this cave sanctuary.
heart of India. It is popularly known as the "city ofMoreover, there are also five clusters of caves that
lakes." The city has a favorable climate during thecan be found down of Bhimbetka called Bhimbetka
months of October to March. It is reachable throughrock 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 thecaves 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 AratThese 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 towardsAnd 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 squareof 445.21 hectares. It is located at the upper lake in the
kilometers long and has a beautiful body of water. Itcity.
was created during the reign of King Bhoj. It is believedThe 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 paddlelearning experiences about the zoo. The thrills and
boats are as well available. Hence, one can have theexcitements of jungle are also visualized in this park.
pleasure of boating apart from enjoying the splendidThere 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 lowerwater animals and birds are as well seen as you drive
lake was created during the time of the Mughalaround the area.
Empire. In this place, one can find a bridge over it thatLastly, 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 preservingarchitect from the country designed this modern
prehistoric murals and paintings believed to be almostcenter. It showcases magnificent tribal and
12,000 years old. This world heritage site is situated 46contemporary 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 ofarts and a workshop for fine arts. You can even see
primitive cave dwellers depicted artistically in thea repertory theater, rehearsal room, and libraries of
paintings. The narrative skills of primitive inhabitants areIndian poetry, classical and folk music, and indoor and
also apparent through these works of art. There areoutdoor auditorium.
more than 200 caves that can be found as well which