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Lower Lake Bhopal Address: Jahangirabad, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462003, India
Lower Lake, which is locally known as ‘Chhota Talab’, is a popular tourist attraction of Bhopal that draws a sizable number of tourists and locals, all through the year. Lower Lake, surrounded by scenic hills, has a quaint and peaceful milieu that serves as an ideal destination for solitude seekers, nature enthusiasts, photographers and tourists.
‘Pul Pukhta’ or Lower Lake Bridge connects Lower Lake to Upper Lake. Together, these lakes make up the Bhoj Wetland (a Ramsar site). The Lower Lake flows into river Patra, which further joins the Halali River - a small tributary of river Betwa.
There is a boating club at the lake that offers different water sports facilities as well as boating rides. Boating on the lake and soaking the beauty of the surroundings is something that visitors to this place thoroughly enjoy.
A fact about the Lower Lake is that it has no source of freshwater; it receives outflow from the Upper Lake. Over time, the shortage of fresh water source and sewage drainage into it has led to an increase in its pollution level. The local government has been taking a number of steps to eradicate this issue and conserve the lake.
History of Lower Lake in Bhopal
The Lower Lake was built in 1794 to increase the beauty of this area of the Bhopal city. The construction of this artificial lake was commissioned by a minister of Nawab Hayat Muhammad Khan Bahadur (who ruled Bhopal from 1777 to 1807) called Chhote Khan. It was built by combining several wells.
With time, the shortage of fresh water and the issue of sewage drainage waste flowing into the lake and washer men cleaning clothes in it, has made it polluted. Steps have been initiated by the local authorities to restore it.
Architecture of Bhopal Lower Lake
The Lower Lake is spread over an area of approximately 1.29 sq. km and its catchment area is about 9.6 km. Its minimum and maximum depths were 6.16 m and 11.7 m, respectively in the 1850s. In a survey done in 2011, it was found that the maximum depth of the lake has decreased to 10.7 m.
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Things to do in Lower Lake, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
The view of the Lower Lake is breathtaking as it is surrounded by striking hills and the beautiful Kamla Park. The ambience of this place is quite relaxing and peaceful, making it a suitable location to spend some quality time with family and friends.
Those interested in adventure activities can head to the Boat Club to indulge in parasailing, jet skiing, paddle boating or speed boating. Tourists can also enjoy the amazing view of the lake while boating on it and can also choose to enjoy canoeing using paddle and motor boats.
There are many tourist attractions located close to Lower Lake such as Upper Lake, Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, National Museum of Mankind, Van Vihar National Park, Hazrat Faiz Bahadur Dargah and Jama Masjid.
Bhopal Lower Lake Timings and Entry fee
There is no entry fee to visit the Lower Lake. This place remains open on all days of the week, from 9 am to 6.30 pm. The boat rides, jet skiing, paddle rides and parasailing and other activities on offer at the Boat Club have nominal charges.
How to reach Lower Lake Bhopal
By Air: The Raja Bhoj International Airport is the main airport in Bhopal. It receives regular flights from across the major cities of the country. It lies at a distance of about 13.4 km from Lower Lake. Tourists can avail private taxis and auto rickshaws to reach here in around 20-22 minutes.
By Rail: Bhopal Railway Junction, a major railhead of Madhya Pradesh, lies at an approximate distance of 4.8 km from Lower Lake. It takes about 11 minutes to travel from the railway station till the lake. Several trains, on a daily basis, from different parts of India reach the Bhopal Railway Junction. Tourists, upon getting down at the station, can book private taxis or hire auto rickshaws to comfortably travel to Lower Lake.
By Road: The Bhopal Habibganj-ISBT Bus Stand is the nearest bus station to the Lower Lake. The distance between the two places is about 11.3 km, and this can be covered in around 20 minutes by availing a taxi or auto rickshaw service. This major bus stand in Bhopal city receives buses from various important cities of Madhya Pradesh as well as that of the neighboring states.
City Travel: Within the city, traveling is quite easy with availability of private taxis, auto rickshaws, local buses and metro service. You can hire a private taxi from top car rental companies in Bhopal to reach the lake.
The nearest metro station to Lower Lake is the AIIMS Metro Station, which is about 10 km away. It takes around 20 minutes to cover this distance by hiring taxis and auto rickshaws. Those tourists, who wish to travel by bus to the lake, need to get down either at Kamla Park bus stop, which is about 3 km away or Polytechnic bus stop, which is around 1.8 km away from the lake.
Things to keep in mind while visiting Lower Lake in Bhopal
- Photography and videography is allowed at the lake.
- Precaution should be taken while indulging in watersports and boating.
- Littering should be avoided.
- Basic facilities like lockers and rest rooms are available at the lake.
- Food stalls can be found near the lake.
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