Bhopal, also called the city of lakes, is the capital of Madhya Pradesh state, India. The city is a wonderful example of a perfect combination of Islamic and Hindu culture. Especially in the regime of the Nawabs and the Begums, Bhopal has gained much of its cultural heritage. The city offers fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, gardens and lakes, national park, arts and cultural centers, museums and old historic buildings and monuments makes this place a perfect tourist venue. The city is a tourist friendly and is accessible with all modes of transport. The city is reached by road, rail and air routes.
By Air : One can easily reach Bhopal by air, as it has an international airport of its own. Bhopal airport, also known as the 'Raja Bhoj Airport' is located 15 km southeast of the main city center. Regular Alliance Air flights link Bhopal to cities like Mumbai, Indore, Delhi and Gwalior. Flights of Sahara Airlines connect Bhopal with Delhi, Guwahati, Goa, Indore and Lucknow. International flights, operated by Air India, are available for reaching from places like Sharjah and Dubai.
By Rail : Bhopal Railway Station, near Hamidia Road, connects it to different parts of the country. Bhopal is one of the two major Delhi-Mumbai railway lines and is the main railway junction of the West Central Railways. It is also the terminus of the Shatabdi Express, which daily shuttles between Delhi and Bhopal. Various express trains ply between Bhopal and cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Gwalior, Indore, Gujarat, Jhansi and Ujjain and facilitate railway travel to the place.
By Road : The roadways that lead to Bhopal are well maintained and motorable. The bus station is near the railway junction in Old Bhopal. Extensive bus services (state/ private) are available for getting to various places in and around Madhya Pradesh. Daily buses are available for places like Sanchi (46 km), Vidisha (56 km), Indore (186 km), Ujjain (188 km) Panchmarhi (195 km) and Jabalpur (295 km). Interstate bus services are also available, which makes commuting to distant places from Bhopal possible by road. |
