Bhopal
Bhopal, the capital of
Madhya Pradesh, is set around a lake and is famous for it's
archaeological wealth.
How
to reach: Bhopal
is well connected by air with Delhi, Gwalior, Indore and Mumbai. It
is well connected by rail with major cities. Regular bus services
connect Bhopal with Indore (187 kms), Mandu (290 kms), Gwalior (422
kms), Jabalpur (295 kms). Khajuraho (387 kms), Sanchi (45 kms).
Where
to stay: Jehan Numa Palace
Hotel, Amer Palace, Lake View Ashok, Best Western Residency, Nisarga,
Hotel Palash (MPSTDC), Hotel Panchanan (MPSTDC) in Bhopal. Lodges,
rest houses & guest houses are also available at Sanchi.
What
to see: Bharat Bhawan, Gandhi
Bhavan, Gohar Mahal, Jama Masjid, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Moti Masjid,
Shamla & Idgah Hills, Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil,
Taj-ul-masjid, Birla Museum Central Museum, Tribal Research and
Development Institute.
Excursions:
Bhojpur, Raisen, Bhimbetka,
Sanchi (famous for the Great Stupa), Vidisha.
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