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.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 |
AASHIMA MALL, BHOPAL
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 4th
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.
YACHT CLUB AT MIDDLE OF UPPER LAKE
Yacht Club is made in 19th
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.
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.
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.
RAISEN FORT ( रायसेन किला )
Raisen
is 23 kms from Bhopal, and is known for the Raisen fort and the Durgah of
Raisen. Raisen fort is situated on the top of a hill with a few temples,
palaces, a large water reservoir and numerous wells inside Raisen fort. The fort is about 800 years old. It is built on a hill and
occupies the entire hilltop.There is a temple and mosque in the same
complex of Raisen fort. Raisen fort had many domes inside, however, only two of
them are left which are now abode of Bats.
Raisen
is also known for the shrine of Hazrat Peer Fatehullah Shah Baba who was a well
known Muslim Saint. The people in and around Raisen have great faith in the
shrine and it is believed that the shrine can fulfill the desires of
pilgrims. The origin of Raisen fort can be dated back to 1200 A.D. Raisen
fort has been under the rules of various rulers.
History of Raisen Fort:
Raisen
fort was under the control of Hindu rulers including Rajputs till 16th century.
In 1543, the fort was captured by Sher Shah Suri and later by Nawab of Bhopal
in 1760. Raisen fort was then under the control of princely state of Bhopal
till Indian Independence (1747).
Way To Raisen Fort:
Raisen
is well connected by roads to Bhopal, Vidisha, and Itarsi. Tourists can use
Cab, Auto or Bus to travel to Raisen from Bhopal. Bhopal is connected with
Sanchi through two routes, where one of the route passes through Raisen.
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