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Bhopal, the capital
of Madhya Pradesh, is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, old
historic city and modern urban planning. It is the 11th century
city
Bhojpal, founded by
Raja Bhoj,
but the present city was established by an Afghan soldier, Dost
Mohammed (1707-1740). His descendants build Bhopal into a
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The two
lakes of Bhopal still dominate the city, and are indeed its
nucleus. Bordered along their shores stand silent sentinels that
testify to the growth of the city. Bhopal today presents a
multi-faceted profile; the old city with its marketplaces and
fine old mosques and palaces still bears the aristocratic imprint
of its former rulers, among them the succession of powerful Begums
who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Equally impressive is the new
city with its verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens,
broad avenues and streamlined modern edifices. It is greener and
cleaner than most cities in the country.
Few state
capitals in India have a history as eventful as Bhopal. The
city of Bhopal has witnessed many changes since it was found by
the Afghan soldier Dost Mohammed in the year 1708. The city
has been through many phases, gentle as well as turbulent,
prosperous as well as disastrous. Bhopal has been a city in which
one finds traces of cultures as different as those of Buddhists,
Hindus, Moguals and Afghans, all of which have been blended to
perfection, providing Bhopal a distinct identity.
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Several
dynasties have left their mark on the city. The antediluvian
remains of the forts built by the Rajputs, Afghans and the
Moguls silently speak of the battles, victories and failures of
the past era. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past
and provide a marvelous treat to the eyes. Even by seeing the
remains of the city one can have the glimpse of different
cultures which existed in the past . Bhopal today is the seat of
administration of the state . It carries the abstruseness, the
discord, the charm and the dynamism of a city where the past
coexists in harmony with the present.
Many kings
have ruled here and enriched the character of the city. Visiting
the city is an immensely fascinating and rewarding experience .
Today Bhopal has blossomed into a city which in spite of being
modern upholds the patrician mark of its bygone rulers. The city
provides a fascinating blend of scenic beauty with its lakes,
parks, temples, mosques, gardens , museums, statues and
buildings.
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Bhopal
is 741 km from Delhi, 789 km from Mumbai, and about 200 kms
from Indore.Major Tourist attractions like Kanha, Ujjain and
Sanchi are close by and well connected. Both railway station
and bus stand are within easy walking distance of the main
hotel area along Hamidia road.
Air
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Bhopal is connected by regular Alliance Air flights to Mumbai,
Indore, Delhi and Gwalior. Sahara Airlines connect Bhopal with
Delhi, Guwahati, Goa, Indore and Lucknow. Airport is 15 km
from the city center.
Rail
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Bhopal is on one of the two main Delhi to Mumbai railway lines
and also on the main line to the southern state capitals of
Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Thiruvananthpuram. There are
direct trains to Amritsar and Jammu Tawi and also to major
towns in Madhya Pradesh.
Road
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There are extensive bus services (private and state) to cities
within the region and interstate.
Climate
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The
climate is moderate in Bhopal. The summers are hot and winters
cold. But it does not face extreme weather conditions.It rains
moderately during rainy season.The weather is pleasant through
out the year.
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