UPPER LAKE

UPPER LAKE

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BHOPAL

The upper lake is famed as “’Bada Talab’, built by Raja Bhoj in 11^th 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.

MEWAR FESTIVAL

MEWAR FESTIVAL

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RAJASTHAN

The Mewar Festival is celebrated to welcome the advent of spring. It coincides with the festival of Gangaur, and has a unique charm about it. The festival of Gangaur is very significant for women of Rajasthan. It is a time for them to dress up in their best clothes and participate in the festival.

They gather to dress the images of Isar and Gangaur and then carry them in a ceremonial procession through different parts of the city. The procession winds its way to the Gangaur Ghat at Lake Pichhola. Here, the images are transferred to special boats amidst much singing and festivity. The festival ends with an amazing show of fireworks.

The main highlight of the festival is the procession of colorfully attired women carrying images of the Goddess Gauri (Parvathi) to the gangaur ghat of Lake Pichola.

By Air

 Nearest Airport, the Dabok Airport, 21 kms from the city centre.

 By Rail

 Railway has trains from all over the country to Udaipur. The Palace On Wheels covers this magnificent city during its eight day package tour.

By Road

 There are bus services from tourist places in Rajasthan , Gujarat and Delhi.