Upper lake, Bhopal

Upper Lake is the most important lake of Bhopal which is commonly known as Bhojtal. It is located near CM House, Bhopal, and is the oldest man-made lake in the country. The lake was named after Raja Bhoj, who built the lake across the Kolan River in the 11th century. The lake is now a major source of drinking water for the city's residents. On the eastern shore of the lake, some water sports for the visitors like parasailing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, etc., offers exciting water sports. The best time to visit is early morning or late evening when you can take a leisurely stroll along the way.

31 square kilometer fresh water lake with clean wide road all around, a national park with tigers and other animals on one side, boat club and food joints make it the liveliest place for hangout.

1. It is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, joined by six more sequences to capture its flow.
2. It is also good to drive around the lake where you can find the idol of Raja Bhoj.
3. Kamala Park, Aquarium and Shah Ali's Dargah are located near the lake which adds to the beauty of the lake environment.
4. A special side of the lake hosts and has a full range of lodging facilities, cafeterias, eateries and other markets.
5. Upper Lake is a very popular natural attraction for tourists and city dwellers.
6. It is spectacular and presents a good opportunity for boating and sailing.

📅 Last update: 2023-11-28 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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