SHRI KALIKA MANDIR, KALIGHAT, BHOPAL

The temple has become a place where the wishes of everyone are fulfilled. Founded by Shri Shiv Narayan Singh Baghwar by the blessings of Goddess Maa Shri Kalika.All religious communities across the Country are visting temple and making their life happier by the blessings of Goddess Maa Kalika.


Address- Kalika Mandir Kalighat, Nr. Thana Tallaiya,  Sultania Rd, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

AASHIMA MALL, BHOPAL

Aashima Mall inaugurated in 25th April 2012 Aashima the Lake City Mall, is located at Hoshangabad Road, about 10kms from the city center. It is part of the prominent ARK group, the leading real estate developers of central India. This world class mall offers a superb amalgamation of entertainment and shopping facilities to the shoppers and commuters. Sprawl over an area of 6.0 lakh sq ft, the mall houses about 110 showrooms, 5000 sq. ft. Atrium , 7 screen Multiplex with approx. 1500 seats (biggest in M.P.), 4 anchors, hypermarket (fruits, vegetables , cereals , various house hold items, gadgets, apparel etc) , Entertainment Zone (Games, Gym, Spa and Club), Food Zones, Retail Zone, Wedding Arcade (Wedding Dress material for brides and grooms, golden jewellery, diamond jewellery, aritificial jewellery, and other accessories.), etc.   Aashim has many outlets like, Claire's, Sia Jewellry, Wrangler, Mufti, Derby, Roxton, K-Lounge, Alcott, Boggi Milano, Jealous 21, John Miller, Reliance Trends, Indigo Nation,Aura Thai Spa,Pure+ Living, Vishal Fitness Club, Puma etc.   Cofe Coffee Day CCD, La Fiesta, Moti Mahal Delux, Maroosh, Brownie Point, US Pizza, Shudh, Yoko and many more foods and beverage stores. Contact Details: Address - NH-12, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal (MP) Phone - +91- 755- 4034606, 4034604 Mobile - +91 – 982- 6230339 E-mail - customercare@aashimamall.com , 4c2@aashimamall.com Website - http://www.aashimamall.com

80 YEAR'S OLD STEAM ENGINE NOW AT BOAT CLUB, BHOPAL

An 80-year-old steam engine being taken to the boat club on the banks of Upper Lake in Bhopal on 4^th August 2012 (Friday) for showcasing the country’s rail heritage to tourists. The Railways will install one of its old steam engines at the Boat Club on the banks of the Upper Lake here by May 31. The Indian Railways has decided to install one of its old steam engines at Boat Club near 'Bada Talab' (Upper Lake) here. In addition to this, a model of Bhopal's old railway station will be developed outside the club.

Railway officers intimated Urban Minister Babu Lal Gaur about this when he was on a visit to the site, said sources. Babulal said that the installation of a model of Navy battleship INS Shivalik has added charm to the club. The steam engine will undoubtedly make the site more attractive, he said.

MODEL OF INS SHIVALIK AT BOAT CLUB

YACHT CLUB AT MIDDLE OF UPPER LAKE

Yacht Club is made in 19^th century by Nawab Sultan Jaha Begam. In 19th century many nawabs was enjoying the hospitality of Yacht Club. 

The Yacht Club is located in water about 100 feet away from the edge of municipal Pump House near Van Vihar Road. Now the pillar of Yacht Club is only visible in the Badha Talab. Half immersed pillar in the talab awake the curiosity of tourists. Five decades ago from today, the place was buzzing with Tourists. The nawab’s special guests came here to enjoy the boating of Yacht club. But there is no charm now as before.

ROPEWAY AT SALKANPUR, BHOPAL

The Ropeway is located in the Capital city of one of Madhya Pradesh central State. From thr top of the hill, a panoramic view of the city can be enjoyed. Built in the year 2001, it is being increasingly popular.

The Rope-way glides over a pond, through the forest area to the hill top giving a panoramic view of the surroundings.

HOSHANG SHAH’S TOMB, MANDU

Hoshang Shah’s Tomb built in the 15th century (c 1440), this was the first tomb built entirely out of marble. The province of Malwa, in modern Madhya Pradesh, had as its capital the ancient Hindu city of Dhar, about 24 miles north of Mandu, till it was conquered by the Delhi Sultanate – by Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1305 A.D. - and a governor installed in place.

The tomb of Hoshang Shah was the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan was so impressed with it, that he sent 4 of his architects to study the tomb. They left an inscription near the doorway, paying homage to the architects of the tomb.

This tomb considered as the first marble construction of Afghan culture in the Indian subcontinent region in earlier period. As with all conquests, among the first state buildings to come up were mosques, built with pillars taken from Hindu temples, very similar to the Qu’wwat-ul-Islam mosque at the Qutb, Delhi. Hoshang Shah, second King of Malwa, ruled for 27 years. His tomb is in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. He had a fine eye for architecture. There are beautiful specimens of Muslim architecture in Mandu.

Location- Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Entrance Fee- Citizens of India Rs. 5/- per head
US $ 2 or Indian Rs. 100/- per head
(Free entry to children up to 15 years)

SETHANI GHAT AT HOSHANGABAD NEAR BHOPAL

Sethani Ghat- Tiled with stones is a 19th century construction along the banks of the river Narmada at Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh in India. It is one of the largest ghats in India. During Narmada Jayanti celebrations the ghat comes alive when thousands of people converge on the ghats and diyas are floated in the river. One of the most beautiful ghats you will find in central india.Probably the biggest ghat on river Narmada, and yes most happening place in the town.Narmada Jayanti celebration in the month of feb is one the major event and big center of attraction.

The ghat was built after generous contributions by Jankibai Sethani from the Sharma family in Hoshangabad after devotees complained to her about the difficulty in getting to the river, Hence the ghat is named after her. It is one of the few examples of public infrastructure built through private funding in India. A photo of Narmada from Sethani ghat can be seen in the book Jungle Rahe Taki Narmada Bahe!, by Pankaj Srivastava.

BANDHRABHAN AT HOSHANGABAD NEAR BHOPAL

Bandhrabhan is a place where two main rivers Narmada and Tawa meet. A holy fair takes place every year at Bandhrabhan. Locals as well as people from other places come here to participate in the fair and enjoy.

MINTO HALL, BHOPAL

Nawab Sultanjahan Begum constructed the Minto Hall of Bhopal in the year 1909, keeping in mind the requirement of a guesthouse near the Raj Bhawan (then called the Lal kothi). The main architect was A. C. Rovan, the main contractors were Armstrong, R. A. Dhondi and Sayyed Ali. A fund of rupees three lakhs was spent over a period of 24 years on this construction. However soon the Minto hall was converted to an army cantonment, which was followed by a period of the hall being used as a convention center. Later a Hotel Lake View was established in the vicinity of Minto Hall during the era of Nawab Hamidullah Khan. For some time offices of the Inspector General of Police, Defense services and Civil services were also established in Minto Hall. 

Abida Sultan, the heir apparent, discovered and refined the new game of roller skates hockey on the floors of Minto hall. In the year 1946 Minto Hall was converted to a college called the Hamidia College, which later moved to its own building. After independence of India the Vidhan Sabha of Madhya Pradesh was established at Minto Hall. The Vidhan Sabha has been since moved to a new building in the year 1996. Since then Minto hall has been lying mainly unused, occasionally being the venue of some exhibition. 

During the year 2005, the central government decided to establish a International Convention Centre hub in view of attracting investment to Bhopal. Bhopal has many plus points which we must leverage -natural beauty, nearness to a major historical site like Sanchi and a hill-station like Pachmarhi. If 'heritage value' can be combined with a 'scenic location', a Convention Centre becomes unbeatable. Minto Hall, the old Vidhan Sabha building on the lakeshore, was chosen for the purpose. The Indian trade promotion organization (ITPO) visited Bhopal for an on-the-spot assessment of Minto Hall for this Convention Centre. Linked with this Convention Centre, we also propose to develop exhibition pavilions, so that major Trade Fairs can take place in Bhopal. A competition was organized for the architecture by EPCO for Government of Madhya Pradesh. The Small Scale Industry of Madhya Pradesh has been appointed the nodal agency for the construction of this convention center. A Five star hotel is also to be constructed, for which two sites has been proposed to Indian trade promotion organization (ITPO) - one in the vicinity of the Minto Hall and another at the Hotel Ashoka Lake View. The ITPO will visit both the locations soon and a venue would be decided upon. A fund of one crore and thirty-four lakhs has been released by the central government for this project as the first installment of the project.