Lower Lake, Bhopal

About Lower Lake

The lower lake was constructed in the year 1794 on the orders of Chhote Khan, the minister of Nawab Hayat Muhammad Khan Bahadur, to beautify the city. This beautiful lake is situated in an environment surrounded by beautiful hills which is also known as Chhota Talab. The lake was formed by combining several wells. An over bridge called Pul Pukhta separates the lower lake from the upper lake. The view of the lake is very artistic and attracts tourists as it is surrounded by the beautiful Kamala Garden.

Apart from the amazing view, there are many water sports facilities available for the adventure lovers like jet skiing, speed boat ride, ride as well as parasailing.

Architecture of Lower Lake

The lower lake is spread in an area of 1. 29 square km, with a depth of 6 meters or 20 feet.

Interesting facts about Lower Lake

1. It is a very valuable water body for the urban population, which is surrounded by human settlements.
2. Beautiful tours of the lake can be done by boats.
3. It is a beautiful lake and the rest of the Mughal Empire is situated in a beautiful environment surrounded by gorgeous hills.
4. The Lower Lake is an artificial lake that is separated from the Upper Lake with a bridge in the middle.
5. The water in the lake is not fresh water but it seeps from the upper lake and gets its drainage from 28 sewage.

How to reach Lower Lake

By Bus:- Bhopal Habibganj-ISBT Bus Stand is near the lake which is 2.2 km away.

By Rail:- The nearest railway station to the lake is Bairagarh railway station, which is 1.8 km away, from here one can easily reach the lake by taking a rickshaw.

By Air:- The distance between the lake and the Raja Bhoj International Airport is 11.1 km, from here you can easily get a cab or taxi from which you can go.

By Metro:- AIIMS Metro Station is 19.8 km away from the lake.

Nearby famous places

• Rani Kamlapati Palace
• Moti Masjid
• Gohar Mahal
• Jama Masjid
• Shaukat Mahal
• Birla Mandir
• Sardar Manzil
• Birla Museum