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Upper Lake

V.I.P Road, Bhopal, India
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Ranked #4 of 21 attractions in Bhopal
Type: Bodies of Water
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Pune, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Most beautiful lake in india love it , the city itself is beautiful and the people really have a great sense of hunor !

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Pune
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

The boat club, restaurants,Zoo Manav Sangrhalaya make it a very happening place.One can take a stroll on the promenade along the lake.Later, Hotel Ranjit's restaurant and Tourism dept. restaurant are wonderful places to spend the evening watching the lake with the background of live music.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Upper Lake or "Bada Talab" is one of the most popular places in Bhopal. The lake is huge. The area is peaceful. Ample parking for cars and bikes. Multiple options to eat. The lake offers many boating options including paddle boat, motor boat and a cruise. You can also enjoy banana ride in the lake. Overall a good experience.

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

This is must view place of Bhopal, located within the city center. Best time to go is around 5PM (winter time) and 5:45PM (summer time) then go for boating, eat some road side food, have a walk around lake, take photos, do fishing (optional). Around sunset time is the best time, which give pleasant feelings. Good restaurants are available for... More

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New Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

While in Bhopal, known as the City of Lakes, one must pay a visit to Bhoj Taal, the biggest man-made lake in India. It was built some thousand years agoby Raja Bhoj, the king of Malwa which covered this area. It is said that the King suffered from some skin disease and was advised to take a bath in water... More

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Udaipur, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Its amazing and believe me, your journey is incomplete without going thru this place. Bhopal will be remembered because of this lake. Its so huge that I can merely see an opposite side land. There are plenty of families in the late evening time to enjoy the blowing cool air. If you wish to have a boat ride then go... More

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Lucknow, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

A huge water body in the middle of the city. One side of the lake is flanked by city zoo. It is relaxing if you keep watching the water from shore, fun if you are into water-sports or having a zippy drive around it at Koh-e-fiza Road. Romance if sitting with your dear one on the banks and doing nothing.

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Delhi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The boat club is quite clean, has good options for boating, the evening/night cruise was excellent, value for money, with just 100 bucks, you can get a 45 minute ride all around the lake. Cruise is Goa style with music and light snacks/drinks on baord that can be purchased.

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Chandigarh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

The lake is as good as the sea itself... lively and vibrant. it was one of the best experiences to sail across it in a speeding boat. Loved every moment of it. Avoid going on Sundays, it is hugely crowded!

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Thane, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

The Upper Lake is a fun spot for residents of Bhopal and a tourist spot for the visitor. Boating (speed boats as well as paddle boats) is available and during the evenings, the place is swarmed by people, to enjoy the bhel-puris, ragda chaats, to listen to some live music (a singer sings to background music playing on the tape),... More

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