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MUD CHALLENGE RALLY AT KERWA DAM ON 23rd JUNE 2013




Around 125 vehicles visited the mud rally spot last Sunday which was very encouraging. On Sunday at around 4 pm the enrolled participants would be present at race track. The Technical Coordinator of the Promoters Group told that Kerwa is a different track from Kaliasot as there are more water huddles in Kerwa as compared to Kaliasot where the other hurdles were more. The race will start from Lake View Farm and if the weather conditions remain normal the race will have four laps of 8 km each.

This year (2013), around 55 entries are expected. The last date for entry submission would be June 18 while with the late fee the entry form could be submitted till June 20.

The first prize will be of Rs 31000, the second prize will be of Rs 21000 and the third prize will be of Rs 11000 in both petrol and diesel categories while the overall champion would be presented with a trophy.

The participants will have to comply with all the safety and security measures. Apart from the entry fee, Rs 1000 will be charged for insurance cover during the rally.



PARYATAN BHAWAN, (M.P. STATE, TOURISM) BHOPAL


By: MPSTDC 
 
Cost Of Production: 2.5 crores 

Year of completion: 2006 


M.P. State, Tourism Development Corporation makes efforts for exploring all possibilities for the growth of tourism and in-turn generation of revenue for the state of M.P. Head Office building for MPSTDC was therefore envisaged to portray a corporate image of the office. Attempts have been made to achieve articulately carved out, well planned, well lit congenial spaces while developing the concept. The building is now physically present to feel the spaces in reality. The exterior portrays composition as well as defined masses with clarity in combination of solids and voids.


CONTACT DETAILS-

Hotel Booking No.: +91- 755- 2778383 

Transport Booking No.: +91- 755- 2775572

Fax: +91- 755- 2779476/ 2774289

E-mail: info@mptourism.com 


Address- Paryatan Bhawan, Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal- 462003, Madhya Pradesh, India.

MADHYA PRADESH ECO- TOURISM DEVELOPMENT BOARD (MPEDB)



Madhya Pradesh Eco-tourism Development Board, (MPEDB), an autonomous organisation in the Forest Department, Government of MP, aims to promote and organise development of eco-tourism as a mainstream programme of the forest department in the state.



MP Eco-tourism Development Board invites application from Lodge / Resort owners / Tour & Travel Operators for the affiliation {franchise} of their organizations with MPEDB. MPEDB plans 50 new Eco-tourism projects.



Speaking exclusively to Express TravelWorld, Gopa Pandey, its CEO, said, "Our aim would only be to develop more eco-tourism sites for which continuous efforts are being made.

Contact Details:

Address- 'A' wing, Urja Bhawan, Shivaji Nagar, Link Road No. 2, Bhopal- 462016, Madhya Pradesh, India.


Phone- +91- 755- 2768798, 2553595, 2556245


Fax- +91- 755- 2768805


E-mail- mpecotourism@gmail.com


Website- www.mpecotourism.org

PREAMPURA (SAIR SAPATA)- NEW PICNIC SPOT

Sair-Sapata has been developed by Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation to extend tourist facilities in the State and city of lakes. The ‘Sair-Sapata’ entertainment zone has been developed at a cost of `10.37 crore at Sewaniya Gaur, Bhopal with a view to expand tourist facilities in Bhopal.  Bhopal’s name will emerge on word tourism map due to this project. People of all age groups can enjoy at the same place in ‘Sair-Sapata’.
Sair-Sapata tourism complex is spread over an area of 24.56 acres. Cable suspension bridge connecting Prempura and Sewania is its main attraction. It is the first pedestrian bridge of the country, which has been build by using RCC deck slabs. It is 183.20 meters long and 3.6 meter wide. 


Sair-Sapata, which is gift to Bhopal’s residents, has a suspension bridge on Prempura Ghat, musical fountain, children’s toy train, glass viewpoint, food zone, restaurant and bar, boat club & children’s play area, natural trail and pathway, lighting, landscaping, ticket plaza, entry gate and neon signage etc.
The toy train for children will run on a .75 kilometer track. Entire family can board it. Four food kiosks have also been erected. Small pedal boats have been introduced near the banks of the lake. Children’s play space has been developed in about two acres of land. Three viewpoints and one glass house have also been built. Entertainment is available for people of all age groups.


Details- 

Timing- 11:00 AM to 10 PM


Entry Ticket Rent-


   For Adult- Rs. 20/-


   For Children (Age- 5 to 12 yr.) - Rs. 10/-


Toy Train Ticket- Rs. 10/- (Above 5 yr.)

Address- Near Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

MAHADEV PANI, BHOPAL


Mahadev Paani (Lord Shiva's waters) is a small and unexplored tourist spot on the near Raisen road (NH86) about 15-20 kms form main city, near a small village named Sehatganj. It has a small dam, its reservoir, small waterfalls amid extensive rocky surface.




GINNORGARH FORT, BHOPAL


Ginnorgarh Fort is 61 Km far from Bhopal and it situated at a distance of 3 km from Delawadi. Situated in a lovely forest, Delawadi is a beautiful picnic spot situated among lush green forest and amazing natural beauty. 

Tourists can enjoy trekking, camping and bird watching in the area. The historical fort standing on an isolated hill about 1,127 metres long and 266 metres. Broad is situated 3 km away from Delawadi. 

The fort was once a stronghold of Gonds, but fell to Mohammad of the Bhopal State. One important attraction of Ginnorgarh fort is the 5 floor pond (Bawdi in Hindi). Buses ply the route, but from Delawadi to the fort one have to travel on foot.  

PREM PURA GHAT, BHOPAL

                                     " Way to Prem Pura Ghat "


                              " Sunset at Prem Pura Ghat "

 Address- Near Bhadbhada Dam, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

BHOPAL NATIONAL SAILING CLUB- BOAT CLUB BHOPAL

Bhopal naturally posses one of the best boating facilities in the country, Boat Clubs at both lower and upper lake are the center of attraction and one can easily take a pleasure ride in cool cozy environs. In the vicinity of the Upper Lake, is the boat club run by MP Tourism with a large fleet of boats –Cruise Boats, rowboats, pedal boats, sailboats and motorboats. So take your pick and spend a while boating on the placid waters of the lake.



The government has also established India’s first National Sailing Club at the Boat Club, in the Upper Lake. This club offers various water sports such as kayaking, canoeing, rafting, water skiing, para-sailing etc. Since its inception, it has hosted Canoeing and Kayaking Championships at national as well as international levels. Bhopal naturally posses one of the best boating facilities in the country, Boat Clubs at both lower and upper lake are the center of attraction and one can easily take a pleasure ride in cool cozy environs. Other adventure sports include parasailing, paragliding, hot air ballooning etc.


September, October and November are the best months to visit Bhopal. With the monsoons setting in, the light drizzles and the greenery make for a perfect scenic journey for the lover of boating.

VIP ROAD, (RAJA BHOJ MARG), BHOPAL


"Statue of Raja Bhoj at VIP Road, Bhopal now known as Bhoj Marg."



Raja Bhoj, a king of the Parmar dynasty, was marked by the unveiling of 32 feet high gigantic statue of the ruler along the embankment of the Upper Lake, the lifeline of Bhopal. The 32-feet high statue which weighs seven tonnes is made up of gunmetal and bell metal and has incurred a cost of Rs. 27 lakhs. It took two months time to manufacture the statue. Its base is 12 feet and was installed on 10 feet high “Burj” (bastion) in the Upper Lake.




It may be mentioned here that the Madhya Pradesh State Government has dedicated 2011 to Raja Bhoj millennium year.

RADIO TAXI @ BHOPAL


In order to promote tourism in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Tourism considers it necessary to start radio taxi service in the city. For this purpose, it wishes to engage an agency for operating radio taxies on the stipulated terms and conditions. A taxi or cab is a type of transportation by car for single passengers or small groups that will fit in a car. Radio Taxis are started on 31 March 2010 at Bhopal. Taxis have a driver who gets you to the location of your choice. There are special pick up and drop off locations for cabs, especially at airports, train stations, or places of public interest. Many cities have cabs with common characteristics such as color or make of car so that the taxi can be recognized by passengers.


GHODA PACHAD DAM, BHOPAL


Ghoda Pachad Dam is 15km from Bhopal.


KERWA DAM, BHOPAL


This is a scenic dam located just 15 km from bhopal off Kotra Sultanabad. Kerwa dam is an excellent spot to enjoy a nice picnic. The place is best visited in the rains as the water level is low in summers.


HATHIKHEDA DAM, BHOPAL


Hathikheda Dam is about 19 km from Bhopal railway station. Hathaikheda is a beautiful place full with river water, trees of mango, date and scenic fields having wheat, soyabean, sugar cane crops. This place becomes charming especially in the rainy season. One can visit Hathaikheda via Phanda which is off Bhopal-Indore highway.


KOLAR DAM, BHOPAL


Kolar Dam, a major masonry dam, is located about 35 km away from Bhopal, near Lawakhari village in Sehore District.


Constructed across the Kolar River, a tributary of Narmada on the right bank, the dam is about 45 m high. The maximum storage capacity is 270 M cm. The dam serves the irrigation purpose of Bhopal city and the surrounding areas. The nearest airport is Bhopal Airport Sehore Railway Station serves Lawakhari. Kolar is the smallest urban agglomeration of Bhopal consisting of Old Municipal Towns of kolar, Bhopal.