Tourist Acctration in Around Bhopal
- Bhimbetka
- Bhojpur
- Islamnagar
Bhimbetka (40 kms.)
Bhimbetka, a
natural amphitheatre is surrounded by the northern fringe of the Vindhyas.
The discovery of over 700 rock shelters (the largest group in the world) has brought
Bhimbetka on the tourist map of the State. The rock shelters belonging to the neo-lithic
age are an archaeologists delight and have paintings depicting the life of the prehistoric
cave-dwellers. It has been recently recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Bhojpur (28 kms.)
It was founded and named after
legendary Parmar king Raja Bhoj (1010-53). The town also known as the 'Somnath
of North India' is famous for its 11th century Shiva temple and lake built by
Raja Bhoj. The temple enshrines an enormous 'Shivalingam', carved out of a
single rock. Its walls are engraved with numerous Shiva images.
Islamnagar (11 kms.)
It lies on the Bhopal - Berasia road
and is known for the palace built by Dost Mohammed Khan. The hammam of Chaman
Mahal and Rani Mahal are worth visiting.
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