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| Jama Masjid (Bhopal) |
Built in 1837, by Kudsia Begum, this is a beautiful mosque with gold spikes crowning the minerats. It is said that centuries ago, a queen of King Upayadita Paramara, founded a temple here known as Sabha Mandala.
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| Moti Masjid (Bhopal) |
This imposing mosque was built by Sikander Jahan, daughter of Kudsia Begum, in 1860. It is architecturally akin to Delhi's Jama Masjid.
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| Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil (Bhopal) |
Shaukat Mahal is an architectural curiosity. It's mixture of styles in occidental idioms sets it apart from the predominantly Islamic architecture of the area. Nearby is the elegant Sadar Manzil, Hall of Public Audience, of the former rulers of Bhopal.
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| Taj-ul-Masjid (Bhopal) |
Taj-ul-Masjid is said to be the largest mosque in the country, the building of this towering edifice was built by Shah Jahan Begum.
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| Gohar Mahal (Bhopal) |
Situated on the banks of the upper lake is Gohar Mahal, which is an architectural gem and a sprawling palace built by Kudsia Begum in 1820. The mahal is a magnificent expression of the fusion of Hindu and Mughal architecture.
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| Bharat Bhawan (Bhopal) |
Bharat Bhawan is a centre for the performing and visual art and is one of the most unique National Institutes in India.
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| National Museum of Mankind (Bhopal) |
A unique museum spread over 200 acres, situated in a pre-historic site and may be the only museum in the world strewn with numerous pre-historic painted rock shelters.
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| Government Archaeological Museum (Bhopal) |
A fine collection of sculptures from various parts of Madhya Pradesh are on display here. Highlights of the collection are paintings of various schools, copies of paintings from the bagh caves near Mandu and the statues of Alakshmi and the Buddha.
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| Van Vihar (Bhopal) |
This safari-park is located on a hill adjacent to the upper lake, with an area of 445 hectares. In these natural surroundings, wildlife watchers can view a variety of herbivorous and carnivorous species.
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| Upper and Lower Lakes (Bhopal) |
The Upper Lake is divided from the Lower Lake by an overbridge. M.P. tourism's boat club on the upper lake provides facilities for exciting trips by sail, paddle and motor boats.
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