UPPER LAKE
AT
BHOPAL
The
upper lake is famed as “’Bada Talab’, built by Raja Bhoj in 11th
century. The lake is spread over 36.1sq km and is surrounded by beautiful royal
garden and Kamla Park. It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy various water
sports like kayaking, canoeing, parasailing and water skiing.
Bhopal
is the capital of Madya Pradesh. Lakes and gardens in Bhopal quietly make their
charm felt among the tourists because of their immaculate beauty. These charming
lakes provide a chance for tourists to indulge in water sports and have
unlimited fun and frolic. While some of the lakes are a gift of nature to Bhopal, others have been unnaturally
carved out in the earth’s surface by the efforts of man.
Well-known
for its lakes, in-fact christened as ‘Lake city”, Bhopal boasts of best boating
facilities in the country. The city is mainly bounded by two beautiful lakes. Boat
clubs at both lower and Upper lake are the main attraction and one can easily
take a joy ride in cool cozy environs. The two charming lakes dominate the city
of Bhopal and is indeed the lifeline of the city.
By Air
One
can easily reach Bhopal by air as it conducts both domestic and international
flights. Bhopal airport also known as Raja Bhoj airport is 15 km away from the
main city. There are various flights which directly connect Bhopal to Delhi, Indore,
Gwalior and Mumbai. The nearest airport to Upper Lake is bairagah airport, Bhopal
which is 4 km away from upper lake.
By Train
The
city has its own railway station near Hamidia road and is well linked with all
major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. The nearest railway station to
upper lake is Bhopal Junction Train station which is 5 km away from upper lake.
By Road
Regular
bus services are available from central cities of the state to Bhopal
namely-Sanchi 46km, Indore 186km,Ujjain 188km and Jabalpur 295km. also, there
are number of bus services which are available from Bhopal to other major
cities like Delhi,Mumbai and jaipur.
Address
Near CM House,
Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462030, India.
