Tag: Bhopal Kamla Park

Rani Kamlapati Palace reflect the glorious past of Bhopal.

Rani Kamlapati Palace is the commemoration of the glorious past of Bhopal. The residence of Rani Kamlapati is a historical palace situated at the heart of the Kamla park. Queen Kamlapati was the wife of a Hindu Gond Tribe warlord – Nawal Shah. Bhopal was the territory of Gond tribes who owned the palace overlooking the Upper Lake and Lower Lake. Raja Bhoj built the palace over the massive wall of the dam separating the two lakes. Rani Kamlapati Palace is a secular architecture of the 18th century built of Lakhauri bricks, cusped arches over crumpled pillars. The merlons are shaped as water lotuses honoring the name of the Queen. According to the history of the palace, queen kamlapati committed suicide by jumping into the lake in 1723.

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The viewers view

Kamalapati Palace lies on the eastern side of the ancient embankment known as Bhojpal, built by the Parmara King Bhoj (AD 1010-1055) from which the present name Bhopal is derived. The existing structure is a part of the palace which was constructed by Rani Kamlapati, the widow of Nizam Shah, General Chief of Ginnogarh in AD 1722. On the Western side of this palace are the remains of Fatehgarh Fort on the hill which was built by Sardar Dost Mohammad of Bhopal (AD 1708-1726) who laid the foundation of modern Bhopal.

Attraction

Kamlapati palace is an example of contemporary secular architecture of the early eighteenth century and the earliest extant example in the Bhopal Town. This double storied building is constructed of lakhauri bricks having a facade with cusped arches supported on the fluted pillars, merlons having the shape of lotus petals and brackets supporting the Chhajjas.This monument was declared protected by the Government of India in 1989 and since then Archaeological Survey of India remains the custodian.

More about Kamla pati mahal

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had announced installation of a statue of the Gond queen in 2016, soon after inaugurating the new cable stay bridge. But the problem was finding a likeness of her. Just like Parmar ruler Raja Bhoj, whose statue watches over Upper Lake, no sketch or image of the Gond Queen has ever been found.

Sources say an image of Rani Kamlapati has now been finalized. “A high-level government committee has finalized a statue of the Gond Queen sitting on a throne and overlooking Upper Lake,” said an official, refusing to give any more details.


Food Park Restaurant
After wandering and excursion of this beautiful and mesmerizing palace you can have scrumptious food or snacks in the food park restaurant.

View Points

  • Smaller lake backside of the palace
  • Masajid and Dargah
  • Galleries inside the palace
  • Statues and photos inside the palace
  • Kamla park
  • Food point
  • Backside park

Here are the reasons why you must visit the upper lake of Bhopal

Bhojtal is formally known as upper lake as it resides on the western side of Bhopal. Bhojtal lake is also comes under Ramsar site, as it is famous for its wetland. Specially for a tourist perspective if you haven’t visited at this place in Bhopal so definitely your tour would be still incomplete in Bhopal. This lake is famous for its sun set, charismatic view from the side line of the lake, magnificent roads, scenic beauty, nearby resorts, hotels etc.

History of Bhopal Lake

According to the local folklore, Bhojtal is said to have been built by the Paramara Raja Bhoj during his tenure as a king of Malwa (1005–1055). He is also said to have established the city of Bhopal (also named after him, then as Bhojpal) to secure the eastern frontier of his kingdom. once a king suffered from the skin disease and all vaidyas(doctors) failed to cured him. Then one day a saint gave him an advice to build a tank and take a bath in it to wipe out your skin disease. Later on, the lake was constructed and today what we know as upper lake or Bhojtal.


Activities
Beauty of majestic hills and lush forest, one can enjoy relaxing time with friends and family. Many sports related activity are also available here. One can enjoy various recreational activities like boating, canoeing and kayaking. The beautiful ‘Kamla Park’ adjoining the lakes is a favorite haunt for locals to spend lovely evenings, soaking themselves in the tranquil settings of the place. It will give you a chance to rejuvenate and refresh yourself after visiting this mesmerizing place. It would also bolster you in pacifying your soul.

Bhopal Sunset and Roads 
Smooth long road driving with the beautiful scenic sunset next to the track would take you up to the cloud nine. Indeed, whosoever come at this place this natural beauty would feed into your memory which is difficult to vanish from your mind.

View more points on the eastern part of Bhopal’s upper lake



  • Sri Dadaji Dhuniwala Darbar- Temple
  • Sudarshan Chakra- Symbol of the strike corps
  • Tea Pot Cafe
  • Lehar gym
  • Food point – Zauq Mughlai restaurant  

                           Timings- 6 am to 10 am                                 

                                        1.30 pm to 11 pm

  • Foodie restaurant
  • Lehar restaurant
  • Music and karaoke nights (evening time) 
  • Garden- Jeevan Vatika Lokarpan
  • Street Vendors – Street eateries such as Sandwiches, Bhel, Samose etc.