Bhojtal, Bhopal

Name: Bhojtal
Address: Bhopal, India

#5 among attractions in Bhopal

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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Bhojtal, formerly known as Upper Lake, is a large lake which lies on the western side of the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, India. It is a major source of drinking water for the residents of the city, serving around 40% of the residents with nearly 30 million imperial gallons of water per day. Bada talaab, along with the nearby Chhota Talaab, meaning small lake in Hindi, constitute Bhoj Wetland, which is now a Ramsar site. ()

Local name: भोज तालLength: 19.57 miWidth: 3.11 miElevation: 1660 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 23°14'56"N, 77°20'31"E

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Bhojtal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bharat Bhavan, Taj-ul-Masajid, Aishbagh Stadium, Gandhi Medical College.

3.2 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal
81 min walk • Bharat Bhavan is an autonomous multi-arts complex and museum in Bhopal, India, established and funded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.The architect of the Bharat Bhavan is Charles Correa.
3.3 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Taj-ul-Masajid, Bhopal
86 min walk • The Taj-ul-Masajid or Tāj-ul-Masjid, is a mosque situated in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the largest mosque in India and one of the largest mosques in Asia.
5 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Aishbagh Stadium, Bhopal
128 min walk • Aishbagh Stadium is a field hockey stadium in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It has a seating capacity of more than 15,000 people. In 2009, a newly laid poly grass and flood light system was unveiled at the stadium. It is the home venue for the World Series Hockey team, Bhopal Badshahs.
3.2 miE
Memorial
Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal
82 min walk • Gandhi Medical College is a medical college in Madhya Pradesh, India. Established in 1956, it is located at Fatehgarh, Royal Market Area, Bhopal.
2.5 miSE
Museum
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal
65 min walk • Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya or National Museum of Humankind or Museum of Man is an anthropology museum located in Bhopal, India, to present an integrated story of the evolution of man and culture with special reference to India.
4.5 miE
Museum, Science museum
Regional Science Centre, Bhopal
116 min walk • The Regional Science Centre, Bhopal is located in the Shyamla Hills area of Bhopal, India. It is aimed at popularizing science and technology among the people, particularly the students. It is one of the constituent units of the National Council of Science Museums or NCSM.
3.5 miE
Palace
Kamlapati Palace, Bhopal
91 min walk • Kamalapati Palace is located on the bridge, between the larger and the smaller lake of Bhopal. Built in 1722, it is named after Rani Kamlapati the widow Gond ruler of Nizam Shah, Chief of Ginnorgarh. The Palace has been designated as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.
4.7 miE
Palace
Taj Mahal Palace, Bhopal
121 min walk • Taj Mahal is a palace built by Sultan Shah Jahan, Begum of Bhopal. It is located beside the Taj-ul-Masajid in Bhopal, India.
4.8 miNE
Museum, History museum
Remember Bhopal Museum, Bhopal
123 min walk • The Remember Bhopal Museum is a museum in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India that commemorates the Bhopal disaster. It collects and exhibits artifacts and records of the affected communities. The museum was opened on 2 December 2014, the 30th anniversary of the disaster.
4.1 miE
Lake
Bhoj Wetland, Bhopal
104 min walk • The Bhoj Wetland consists of two lakes located in the city of Bhopal, the capital of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The two lakes are the Bhojtal & the Lower Lake, which lie to the west of the city center. The Bhojtal has an area of 31 km², and drains a catchment or watershed of 361 km².
4.5 miS
Memorial
Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber Law Center, Bhopal
114 min walk • Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber Law Centre, Bhopal was established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India at New Delhi.

Bhojtal, Bhopal

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