Upper Lake (Bhojtal) & Boat Club
बड़ा तालाब
A man-made lake built in the 11th century by King Bhoja, the source of Bhopal's nickname, the 'City of Lakes.' The Boat Club offers boat rides, and the lakeside road is ideal for watching the sunset.
The Upper Lake, also known as Bada Talab or Bhojtal, is traditionally said to have been dammed in the 11th century by King Bhoja of the Paramara dynasty. It covers about 31 square km and is both Bhopal's drinking water source and a city landmark. The Boat Club on the east shore offers motorboats, pedal boats, sailboats, and small cruise boats, with fares of a few hundred rupees. An island in the middle of the lake holds the tomb of the saint Shah Ali Shah. A road runs along the lake, and a statue of King Bhoja stands in the water. In the evenings, locals stroll here, eat snacks, and watch the sunset. It is crowded on weekends, and you can walk along the lakeside promenade to the area near the Tribal Museum.
Opening hours
Yacht club about 10:00 until sunset
Nearby sights
- State Museum, Bhopal
- Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum
- Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
- Bharat Bhavan
- Van Vihar National Park
- Moti Masjid, Bhopal
- Gohar Mahal
- Taj-ul-Masajid