Madhya Pradesh-Bhopal

Gohar Mahal

About

Gohar Mahal is one of the beautiful palaces in Bhopal. Constructed in the year 1820,, on the banks of the Upper Lake, the Gohar Mahal is a beautiful palace built by the first female ruler of Bhopal – Gohar Begum. Gohar Mahal is an architectural marvel, which presents a perfect blend of Hindu and Mughal Architecture. The palace is an architectural wonder presenting the blend of Hindu Mughal style of architecture. The arcades of the palace hold majestic look and glory. Gohar Mahal is on the verge of renovation to showcase the grandeur to the world again.

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: False
• Honeymoon: True
• SeeBeach: False

  Taj-ul-Masajid

  

  About

  
   Taj-ul-Masjid is a 19th century mosque with a magnificent structure. The sprawling mosque is situated in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh As one of the most elegant buildings in Bhopal it stands tall with a pink facade. The words Taj-ul-Masjid literally means 'The Crown of Mosques'. True to its name it is one of the largest mosques in India and one of the most important to the Muslims in India. The building offers impressive views and is crowned with two massive white - domed minarets. 
  
• Hill Station: False
• Religus: True
• Honeymoon: True
• SeeBeach: True

  Upper Lake

  

  About

  
   The capital city of Bhopal is known as the city of lakes as it has two beautiful artificial lakes namely the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake. The Upper Lake and the Lower are separated from each other by an over bridge.Madhya Pradesh Tourism's Yacht Club has taken various initiatives to promote the lakes as a popular tourist destination. The Club offers various adventurous and exciting sports like sailing, boating, paddling and also trips in motorboats. 
  
• Hill Station: False
• Religus: False
• Honeymoon: True
• SeeBeach: True

Other

 The Upper Lake is being polluted by the disposal of wastes and sewage by the human settlements and siltation. The reasons for siltation are many including residues of agriculture, actions of people in catchment area, soil erosion, inflow of silt and waste etc. Various water quality tests have proved that due to the increase in pollution the quality of water is degrading day by day. The lake is geographically located between the North Latitude 23° 12' 0" and East Longitude 77° 18' 0". Soil erosion and siltation are the two natural phenomena that are polluting the Upper Lake in Bhopal. During festivals people immerse idols and Tajias and also inflow of sewage and wastewater from the human households etc. have led to the deterioration of this lake.