Bhopal is rich in greenery and thus addressed as the ‘greenest city’ in India. The City of Lakes attracts thousands of tourists every year owing to its rich historical aura and awesome architectural marvels. Capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is a cozy city amidst the hills and two beautiful lakes. Tourists love to witness the fusion of old and new in Bhopal. Some of the prime attractions in Bhopal are Lower lake, Raisen Fort, Bhoj Wetland, manua bhan ki tekri, Pachmarhi, Kerwa Dam, and Moti Masjid. Bhopal also has some spellbinding locales around as weekend getaways. Here is some suggestion of weekend destinations which will bring you some peace for a few days and will break from the monotony of your life.
1. Panchmarhi
Known as ‘Satpura ki Rani’, this place is the most beautiful hill station of Madhya Pradesh. People come here to witness the beauty of the waterfalls, the hills and the ancient caves of the Buddhist era.
Best time to visit:-October to June
Distance from the city:-193.7 KM via Hoshangabad Road and MPSH 22.
2. Ranthambore
Ranthambore is a known for the vast wildlife at the national park, Ranthambore fort and the Ganesh temple.
Best time to visit Ranthambore:-October to June
Distance from the city:-424.5 Km via Bhopal Road
3. Omkareshwar
Omkareshwar is known as a holy island for the Hindus. Fromthe place is seen as a shape of the Hindu Sacred symbol of ‘om’, this place is also one of the twelve jyotirlingas which is visited a number of people throughout the year.
Best time to visit:-September to March
Distance from the city:-257.2 Km via Kannod Road
4. Mandu
Mandu is a ruin city, known for being the shelter of the biggest fort of India- the Mandu Fort. Adorned with rich Afghan architecture, this city attracts a lot of p ofeople mainly for the age old palaces and forts.
Best time to visit: -October to March
Distance from the city:-288.4 Km via Indore- Bhopal road and NH 52
5. Ujjain
Ujjain is significant both as a religious and ancient city. This place is also the home of one of the twelve jyotirlingas. Here, a number of fairs take place and people flock here during the fairs mainly to witness the liveliness and the grandeur.
Best time to visit:-October to March
Distance from the city:-191.6 Km via Bhopal-Indore Road
6. Maheshwar
Maheshwar is the Temple Town, located in Madhya Pradesh. This place has immense spiritual importance. This place is surely going to calm you soul.
Best time to visit:-October to March
Distance from the city:-287.1 KM via Indore-Bhopal road
7. Sanchi
Sanchi perfectly showcases the richness and beauty of the fine Buddhist art and architecture in the best way possible. The place is mainly renowned as the shelter of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sanchi Stupa.
Best time to visit:-October to March
Distance from the city:- 1388.1 KM via NH 19
8. Bhimbetka
Bhimbetka rock shelters are popular for being the evidence of the early human existence on the Indian subcontinent and also for having the traces of the Stone Age.
Best time to visit:-October to March.
Distance from the City:-44.5 KM viaHoshangabad Road
9. Chittogarh
Chittogarh boast of the grandeur of, the Rajputs, their vivacious spirit, their romnce, and their chivalry. This historical city depicts the enticing stories of the tumultuous past through the structures.
Best time to visit:-October to March
Distance from the city:- 465.1 KM
10. Khajuraho
Khajuraho is widely known for the beautiful sculptures and the temples which showcase the rich culture and tradition and finest art forms of the early ages.
Best time to visit:-July to March
11. Indore
The charm of the city of Indore is embedded in the rich cultural heritage which the city has been successful to preserve through the ages. The palaces, the temples depict the story of its rich history and tradition.
Best time to visit:-October to March
Distance from the city:-193 KM via Bhopal Road
12. There are many more places for the weekend destination from Bhopal, they are as follows
1. Chikhaldara
Time to visit: July to September
Distance from Bhopal: 306.6 km via NH46 and NH 548C
2. Bhojpur
Time to visit: October and March
Distance from Bhopal: 28.1 km via Hoshangabad Rd
3. Burhanpur
Time to visit: October to March
Distance from Bhopal: 326.2 km via Kannod Rd
4. Shivpuri
Time to visit: December to February
Distance from Bhopal: 297.5 km via MP SH 23 and AB Rd
5. Lonar
Time to visit: November to January
Distance from Bhopal: 517.0 km via NH 548C
6. Chitrakoot
Time to visit: October to March
Distance from Bhopal: 495.0 km via MP SH 49
7. Kalpa
Time to visit: Throughout the year
Distance from Bhopal: 1,356.8 km via NH5
8. Banswara
Time to visit: Anytime during the year
Distance from Bhopal: 379.9 km via Indore - Bhopal Rd
9. Ratnam
Time to visit: November to February
Distance from Bhopal: 293.6 km via Indore - Bhopal Rd
10. Vidisha
Time to visit: September to March
Distance from Bhopal: 56.8 km via Bhopal - Vidisha Hwy
11. Itrasi
Time to visit: October to March
Distance from Bhopal: 92.7 km via Hoshangabad Rd
12. Haldia
Time to visit: October and November
Distance from Bhopal: 1,473.6 km via NH19
13. Hoshangabad
Time to visit: October to March
Distance from Bhopal: 76.8 km via Hoshangabad Rd
14. Vadodara
Time to visit: October to March
Distance from Bhopal: 537.6 km via NH47
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