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Gohar
Mahal
Situated behind Shaukat Mahal on the banks of the Upper Lake is
Gohar Mahal, which is an architectural gem dating back to the
times of Kudsia Begum, also known as Gohar Begum, who built this
sprawling palace in 1820. The Mahal is a magnificent expression
of the fusion of Hindu and Mughal architecture.
Bharat
Bhawan
One of the most unique national institutes in India, Bharat Bhawan
is a centre for the performing and visual arts. Designed by renowned
architect, Charles Correa, the contours of Bharat Bhawan merge
in exquisite harmony with the landscape creating a visual impact
of spacious and natural elegance. The centre houses a museum of
the arts, an art gallery, a workshop for fine arts, a repertory
theater, indoor and outdoor auditorium, a rehearsal room and libraries
of Indian poetry, classical and folk music. Open from 2 pm to
8 PM everyday except Mondays.
Van
Vihar
This safari-park is located on a hill adjacent to the Upper Lake,
with an area of 445 hectares. In these natural surroundings, wildlife
watchers can view a variety of herbivorous and carnivorous species.
Open everyday, except Tuesday, from 7-11 am and 3-5.30 PM
Upper
and Lower Lakes
The Upper Lake is divided from the Lower Lake by an overbridge.
M. P. Tourism's Boat Club on the Upper Lake provides facilities
for exciting trips by sail, paddle and motor boats.
Chowk
In the heart of the city, the Chowk is lined with old mosques,
havelis, reminders of a bygone era. The shops in its narrow alleys
are treasure troves of traditional Bhopali crafts : silver jewellery,
exquisitely fashioned beadwork, embroidered and sequined velvet
fashioned purses and cushions.
Government
Archaeological Museum
A fine collection of sculptures are on display here from various
parts of Madhya Pradesh. Highlights of the collection are
paintings of various schools, copies of paintings from the Bagh
caves near Mandu and the statues of Alakshmi and the Buddha. The
museum is closed on Mondays.
Laxmi
Narayan Temple and Museum
This beautiful temple on the Arera Hills has a Museum attached
to it which houses a collection of sculptures from Raisen, Sehore,
Mandsaur and Shahdol districts of Madhya Pradesh. The museum
is open from 9am to 5pm everyday except Mondays. More
Museums in Madhya Pradesh
Regional
Science Centre
Basically a science museum, located on the picturesque Shamala
Hills, Regional Science Centre houses about 300 participatory
exhibits distributed equally in 'Invention' & 'Fun Science'
galleries, and a 'taramandal' (Planetarium).
The museum remains open from 10.30 am to 6.30 PM on all 7 days in a week.
The centre is closed on holi & diwali.
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