Bhopal is the capital city of the Indian state Madhya Pradesh. It is rich in heritage and history that is reflected by its ancient monuments, temples and palaces. If not for the architecture or history, the city draws attention for its commercial links. Bhopal is well-equipped with transportation and modern livelihood facilities.
Best Time to Visit
October to March is a good time to visit the city because of the favorable weather at this time of the year.
Places to Visit
Some of the iconic attractions in the city to witness the wonders of Mughal architecture are Taj-Ul-Masjid, Shaukat Mahal and Moti Masjid. Birla Mandir, Raisen Fort, Van Vihar, Sanchi Stupa, Museum of Man, Lower Lake,
Upper Lake and Udaygiri Caves are a few other sites to visit. Chowk Bazaar is a must-visit place for shopaholics to buy shawls, tunics and handbags with manual beadwork and a variety of fabrics such as cashmere and silk. Book
hotels in Bhopal nearby to your favorite location.
Hotels and Restaurants
Bhopal offers a variety of cuisine from Mughlai to continental.
Kebabs,
Chicken Tikka,
Biryani,
Kadai Gosht are some of the Mughlai dishes worth relishing. Some of the recommended dining places are Greek Food and Beyond, La Kuchina, Bhopal Express, Koh-e-fiza, Za-aiqa and Sankalp.
Bhopal offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
Budget Hotels in Bhopal to
Luxury Hotels in Bhopal /
Resorts in Bhopal, from
5 star Bhopal hotels to
service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like
couple friendly hotels in Bhopal to
hotels preferred by Business travellers in Bhopal, similarly
hotels preferred by students and also the ones
preferred by women. Popular locations in Bhopal for stay are
near Bhopal Airport,
MP Nagar,
Hamida Road,
New Market and
Maharana Pratap Nagar. It is very easy and convenient to compare and
book hotels online on Goibibo.
Transportation
Bhopal has good connections to many Indian cities and a few international destinations.
Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO), commonly known as Bhopal Airport, is a developed airport that serves both domestic flights as well as international flights. It connects to cities such as
Delhi, Mumbai, Gwalior, Trivandrum, and Indore via several domestic flights and international flights to
Jeddah.
Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to
flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for
cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. The city has two major railway stations:
Bhopal Railway Station located in the old city and Habibganj Railway Station in the new part of the city. These stations receive trains from many metro and small cities of India. Travelers looking for ways to commute within the city or to the neighboring states can avail number of private and government
Bhopal buses on the basis of the budget. For getting around the city, there are local buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws and mini-buses available.
