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Best Places to Visit in Bhopal for Couples

Upper Lake is famous as Bhojtal which is believed to have made by Paramara Raja Bhoj during his period as a King of Malwa in the 11th century. The lake is encircled by Van Vihar National Park on the southern bank which imparts greenery in the backdrop of the lake.

The range of fun activities you can try here with your loved one covers kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, parasailing, paddle boating and motor boating. The colorful horizon of the lake at dusk and the quiet environs make it one of the most romantic places to visit in Bhopal.

Cruises are also available for an evening romantic sail and the sidewalk is thronged with food stalls where you can relish street delicacies together.

Timings: 6 AM to 7 PM on all days of the week.

Location: Upper Lake, Near CM House, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Price: INR 100 per head for Cruise boat, INR 240 per head for Motor Boat, and INR 80 per person for Paddle Boat.

Distance from Bhopal Railway Station: Around 12 KM.

From a romantic musical fountain to a thrilling suspension bridge that is brightly lit during night hours, from boat rides on the magnificent upper lake to jovial toy train escapes; Sair Sapata is where all the fun is at.

Sair Sapata is a decent amusement park, more like an entertainment complex that intrigues couples with myriads of sightseeing places and adventurous activities. A walk with your partner here is a memorable affair. There is a chain of eateries along the bank of Upper Lake to satiate your hunger pangs after you have enjoyed the complex to its fullest.

Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM on all days of the week.

Location: Bhadbhada Road, Prempura, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Entry Fee: INR 20 per adult and INR 10 per child between 5 to 12 years.

Distance from Bhopal Railway Station: Around 10 KM.

RAW is a retro bar with a plush modern-day decor and dining combo. Situated in the heart of the Bhopal city, it is frequented by couples for the excellent ambiance, warm hospitality and mouth-watering food that is served here.

The assorted menu and the dim-light setting with elegantly decorated tables make it find a spot on the list of places to visit in Bhopal for couples.

Timings: 12:15 PM to 11:30 PM on all days of the week.

Location: DB Mall Square, Maharana Pratap Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Price: An average cost for two is between INR 600 to 800.

Distance from Bhopal Railway Station: Around 6.5 KM.

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Kerwa Lake is more like a painting, a landscape masterpiece with lush mountains surrounding the rippling water of the humongous lake. Just as you walk along the bank holding each other’s hand or spend time giggling on a boat, while capturing the moments in a camera, you will be left in awe with cool breezes and the refreshing showers.

The lake is scenic which makes it a perfect place to create memories at. Located on the outskirts of the city, this getaway is easily among the romantic places in Bhopal.

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM on all days of the week.

Location: Mendora, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Entry Fee: There is no entry fee here.

Distance from Bhopal Railway Station: Around 17 KM.

Weekend Getaways from Bhopal: Sanchi Stupa, Udaigiri Caves, Bhojeshwar Temple and many more.

The first and the only ropeway in Bhopal is situated at the foot of Manua Bhan Ki Tekri. Bhopal ropeway was commissioned in 2001 and since then, it can be seen flocked with love birds. The ropeway lands you on a small hillock where a Jain temple is also located.

The breathtaking views of Bhojtal,  and the old and the new city appear sprawling amid the lush hills. One of the picturesque romantic places in Bhopal can be reached by this exciting ropeway in Bhopal. 

Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM but remains closed from 1 PM to 3:30 PM. 

Price: INR 66 per person for a two-way ticket.

Location: Manua Bhan Ki Tekri, Sun City, Lalghati, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Distance from Bhopal Railway Station: Around 10 KM.

Best Things to Do in Bhopal: Picnic at Van Vihar Park, Ride to Bhimbetka Caves and many more. 

Rani Mahal is a well-preserved beauty that stuns almost every visitor through its intricately designed arches adorned with peacock and rosette patterns and ageless galleries. Butterflies will tickle your belly when a guide narrates the romantic stories unfurled in the two-storeyed, flat-roofed and timeless Mahal which was built in the late 1770’s.

The exterior of the palace is ornamented with quadrangular courtyard and two fountains encircling a small well. Getting clicked with your partner with the fine artistry of the palace in the background makes this one of the highly recommended places to visit in Bhopal for couples.

Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM on all days of the week.

Location: Berasiya Rd, Islamnagar, Madhya Pradesh.

Entry Fee: There is no entry fee to enter in Rani Mahal.

Distance from Bhopal Railway Station: Around 14 KM.

More picturesque places to visit in Bhopal: Taj-ul-masjid, Upper Lake, Bhimbetka Caves and many more. 

If you both are a bit splurgy and wouldn’t mind spending time together on food, leisure, entertainment and luxury for a romantic escape, then the invigorating aura of the largest mall in Central India awaits you both.

Buy something for your partner as a token of love from the 135 Indian and international coveted brands under one roof. Strew some popcorn on the movie theatres seat while adorably fighting, or take your partner for a fine dinner date in one of the lavish restaurants here.

Timings: 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM on all days of the week.

Location: Maharana Pratap Nagar, Arera Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Entry Fee: There is no entry fee for entering the mall.

Neighboring the Upper Lake is this open zoo which was declared a national park in 1983. Spread over an area of 4.43 sq. km, it enables a chance to witness hyena, tiger, lion, leopard, gharial, and crocodile along with many Indian birds like bulbul and cuckoo.

It is one of the many places to visit in Bhopal for couples which are also major tourist attractions. The green habitation and the galvanizing safari ride make up for a great one-day escape.

Timings: -6:30 AM to 6:00 PM from November to February
                -6:30 AM to 6:30 PM from August to October
                -6:00 AM to 7:00 PM from April to July

Location: Van Vihar National Park, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Entry Fee: INR 20 per Indian adult.

Constructed in the 3rd century by Emperor Ashoka of Maurya Dynasty, Sanchi Stupa is a well-kept treasure near Bhopal, housing Buddhist art, and architecture. If you are scrolling through a list of romantic places in Bhopal then Sanchi Stupa can serve you as a half-day peaceful venture.

It is basically a 54 feet high hemispherical dome that is considered to be India’s oldest stone structure. There is only one chamber located centrally that features relics of Lord Buddha. Among the well-conserved Buddhist stupas in the world, Sanchi Stupa was enlisted in 1989 as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The route to reach this spot is scenic, which makes for a romantic long drive experience and also counts as one of the most scenic road trips to take from Bhopal. 

Timings: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on all days of the week.

Location: Sanchi, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.

Entry Fee: INR 30 per Indian adult and free for children.

Spend some pool time with your partner in this enthralling amusement and water park in the Sehore district. Rain dancing, jumping in the pool tides, floating and sliding the heart-stopping rides in an inflated tube and screaming your lungs out on a roller coaster is what all you can expect.

The herds of couples flocking to the park are the proof it is among the best places to visit in Bhopal for couples.

Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM on all days of the week.

Location: Opp. Crescent Resort & Club, Sehore By-pass Road, National Highway, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.

Entry Fee: INR 200 per adult to enter amusement and water park both and INR 70 for amusement park only. 

Distance from Bhopal Railway Station: Around 53 KM.

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