Taj-ul-Masajid:
Said to be the largest mosque in the country, the building of this towering edifice was begun by Shah Jehan Begum (1868-1901 ) but was incomplete on her death. This great queen, Bhopal's eighth ruler, left many monuments in the city and to her goes the credit for Bhopal's postal system, railways and waterworks. After her death, lack of funds prevented the completion of the masjid and construction was resumed only in 1971. The most striking features of the mosque are the impressive main hall with its inter-arched roof, broad facade, spacious courtyard and smooth marble floors. A three-day ljtima congregation held here annually draws people from all over the country.

Jama Masjid:
Gold spikes crown the minarets of this beautiful mosque, built in 1837 by Kudsia Begum.

Moti Masjid:
Architecturally akin to Delhi's Jama Masjid, this imposing mosque was built by Sikandar Jehan, daughter of Kudsia Begum, in 1860.

Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil:
Situated at the entrance to the Chowk area in the heart of the walled city. Shaukat Mahal is an architectural curiosity. Its mixture of styles in Occidental idioms sets it apart from the predominantly Islamic architecture of the area. It was designed by a Frenchman, said to be a descendant of an offshoot of the Bourbon kings of France. Post-Renaissance and Gothic styles are combined to charming effect here. Nearby is the elegant once-opulent Sadar Manzil, Hall of Public Audience of the former rulers of Bhopal.

Gohar Mahal:
Situated behind Shaukat Mahal on the banks of the Upper Lake is Gohar Mahal, which is an architectural gem dating back to the times of Kudsia Begum, also known as Gohar Begum, who built this sprawling palace in 1820. The Mahal is a magnificent expression of the fusion of Hindu and Mughal architecture.

Bharat Bhawan:
One of the most unique- national institutes in India, Bharat Bhawan is a centre for the perlorming and visual art. Designed by the renowned arehited Charles Correa, the (ontours of Bharat Bhawan merge in exquisite harmony with the landscape creating a visual impact of spacious and national elegance. The centre houses a museum ot the arts, an art gallery, a workshop for fine arts, a repertory theatre, indor and outdoor auditoria, rehearsal room, and libraries of Indian poetry, classical and folk music. Open from 2 pm to 8 pm every day except Mondays.

Tribal Habitat (Museum of Man):
An open air exhibition of tribal house types located on Shamla Hills, the Tribal Habitat is a presentation ot actual-size dwellings typical of contem-porary tribal cultures in various states of Indict. The exhibition highlights architectural features and has elaborately displayed interiors. The surroundings have been reconstructed to match some of the interesting environmental features of tribal villages. The habitat is open every day except on Mondays and national holidays, from 10 am to 6 pm.

Government Archaeological Museum:
A fine collection of sculptures are on display here from various parts of Madhya Pradesh. Highlights of the collection are: paintings of various schools, copies of paintings from the Bagh Caves near Mandu and the statues of Alakshmi and the Buddha. The museum is closed on Mondays.

Laxminarayan Temple and Museum:
This beautiful temple on the Arera Hills has a museum attached to it which houses a collection of sculptures from Raisen, Sehore, Mandsaur and Shahdol districts of Madhya Pradesh. The Museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm on all days except Mondays.
Van Vihar:
This safari-park is located on a hill adjacent to the Upper Lake, with an area of 445 hectares. In these natural surroundings, wildlife watchers can view a variety of herbivorous and carnivorous species. Open everyday, except Tuesday, from 7-11 am and 3-5.30 pm.

Regional Science Centre:
Basically a science museum, located on the picturesque Shyamala Hills, Regional Science Centre houses about 300 participatory exhibits distributed equally in Invention' & Tun Science' galleries, and a 'taramandaF (Planetarium). The museum remains open from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm on days except Mondays.

Chowk:
In the heart of the old city, the Chowk is lined with old mosques and havelis, reminders of a bygone era. The shops in its narrow alleys are treasure troves of traditional Bhopali crafts: silver jewellery, exquisitely fashioned beadwork, embroidered and sequined velvet fashioned purses and cushions.