Bhopal Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Madhya Pradesh, India
About Bhopal
Bhopal is a good mix of the old and the new with old portions of Bhopal reminiscent of the Mughal influence and the new ones showcasing the planned development of a modern Indian city. Bhopal is the seat of the Madhya Pradesh government and is a beautiful mid-sized city in the heart of India. It is said that Bhopal was first called "Bhoj-pal" after Raja Bhoj, who is credited with founding the city. It was an important part of the "Bhoj" kingdom with Ujjayini (modern-day Ujjain, about 190 km from Bhopal) being the seat of the kingdom. Bhopal is also known for the world's worst industrial disaster, the poisonous methyl isocyanide (MIC) gas leak from the Union Carbide plant in December 1984. The accident caused over 3,700 officially recognised deaths, half a million injuries, many birth defec
Top Attractions in Bhopal
Explore the best things to see and do in Bhopal:
- ★Bharat Bhavan
- ★Bhimbetka
- ★Bhojeshwar Temple
- ★Idgah
- ★Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
- ★Jama Masjid
- ★Laxminarayan Temple
- ★Lower Lake
Where to Eat in Bhopal
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chhapan Bhog
- 🍴Hotel Rajhans
- 🍴Indian Coffee House
- 🍴Manohar Dairy and Restaurant
- 🍴Pin & Pan Cafe
Where to Stay in Bhopal
- 🏨Amar Vilas Bhopal
- 🏨Amer Palace
- 🏨Hotel Arch Manor
- 🏨Hotel Ganpati
- 🏨Hotel Savera Inn
- 🏨Jehan Numa Palace
Bhopal Travel Guide Sections
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