Near Lago Villa: "Anywhere is walking distance, if you've got the time." - Steven Wright
Vardhman Park Promenade – A scenic, well landscaped, lake view walk way with direct access from Lago Villa. It is a romantic hot spot, often frequented by young lovers & college students. A twenty minute walk on this path will lead you to the Boat Club. And then, a little further is the entrance of the Animal Sanctuary / Van Vihar
– 1 Meter
Hammaam - Almost 300 year old royal steam and sauna built for nawabs and royalty. Still operational during the monsoon & winter seasons. Not royal anymore - by today's standards - but worth a look. In the neighbourhood and adjoining Lago Villa - 2 minute walk through the park – 250 Meters by road.
Gohar Mahal - Built in 1820, this heritage palace structure offers Shopping Festivals & Sale of Arts, Crafts, Ethnic Wear, Home Deco, Accessories – All hand crafted by local artisans. – 2 Km
Moti Masjid - Mosque built in 1860, located near Chowk - 3 Km
Shakaut Mahal & Sadar Manzil - Post Renaissance & Gothic style, French design buildings near Chowk - 3 Km
Tajul Masjid - One of the Largest Mosques in Asia – 4 Km
Taj Mahal, Bhopal- Built in 1884, this is an old, damaged & abandoned palace at Shahjehanabad - 5 Km
Chowk - This is an area lined with old mosques & havelis (old houses). The shops in its narrow lanes carry a treasure trove of traditional Bhopali crafts available for a steal - 3.5 Km
Bharat Bhavan, Ravindra Bhavan, Tribal Habitat / Museum of Man - Art, Theatre, Concerts, Folk Dances, Cultural Experiences & Performances, Music, Performing Arts, Religious & Spiritual Discourses, Painting & Sculpture Exhibitions, Film Festivals – 0.5 Km, 1.5 Km, 3 Km
The State Museum - Display of Priceless Ancient Artefacts & Sculptures from the state of Madhya Pradesh – 3 Km
Upper Lake Boat Club – Motor, Paddle & Row Boating, Water Scooter Rides, Kayaking, Sailing, Concerts, Sound & Lights Shows, Other Entertainment Activities – 3 Km
Van Vihar - National Park in the heart of the city. The most dangerous wild life is housed in this safe and secure sanctuary. Bicycles are available on hire here for ride through the park - Near Boat Club - 5 Km
TT Nagar / New Market - Central Commercial Area. Can satisfy most of your shopping needs – 3 Km
Laxmi Narayan / Birla Temple - A grand, beautiful & scenic temple - Arera Hills, Near New Market - 4 Km
DB City Mall – Located at about 6 Km from the Villa, this mall carries several local and international brands. It offers to meet most of your shopping needs with it's exquisite selection and the wide choice of outlets. We must add that this happens to be one of the largest malls in western India. – 6 Km
Gufa Mandir - Cave temple founded in 1949 & sanskrit college for hindu priests - Lal Ghati - 7Km
Cable Car & Jain Temple - Located on the road to the airport, the cable car transports the visitors to the top a hill. The hill top offers beautiful bird's eye views of the upper lake and the old city. Also located here are the Jain temple and a few snack shops. - 9 Km
Sair Sapata - Eco-tourism site, waterfront park, food & entertainment zone - Bhadbhada-Van Vihar Rd - 5 Km
Shahpura Lake - Offers boating, snack shops, a well landscaped park & a walking path - Shahpura - 7 Km
Islamnagar - Ancient mughal palace structures & Lawns - Berasia road, Near Karond - 17 Km
Kerwa dam - Eco-tourism Site & Scenic Picnic Spot - Bhadbhada Road - 18 Km
Bhojpur Temple - A thousand year old temple & Betwa River - Hoshangabad Road - 28 Km
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters - Ancient cave paintings & Arch. World Heritage site - Hoshangabad Road - 46 Km
Delawadi - Picnic spot in a Forest Glade & Organized Treking - Hoshangabad Road - 62 km
Ginnorgarh Fort - Historical fort on an isolated hill - Hoshangabad Road, Near Delawadi - 65 Km
Satpura Tiger Reserve -
- Hoshangabad-Pachmari Road - 136 Km
Raisen Fort - Ancient fort of Raisen - Sagar road - 45 km
Great Stupas - Ancient Buddhist Monuments - Near Vidisha, Sanchi - 46 km
Halali Retreat - Resort at Halali Dam & Betwa River - Vidisha Road – 47 Km
Udayagiri Caves - Archaeological Caves - Near Vidisha – 58 Km
Heliodorus pillar - Stone column erected around 110 BC by the Greek ambassador - Sanchi &
Chanderi - Monuments,
Palaces, Museums, Weaving Industry -
Vidisha Road – 4 Hours - 211 Km
Hotel Jehan Numa Palace - Coffee Shop, Bar & Multi Cuisine Restaurants - Shamla Hills - 1.5 Km
Hotel Lake View Ashok – Coffee Shop, Bar & Multi Cuisine Restaurants - Shamla Hills - 1.5 Km
Hotel Ranjit's Lakeview - Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Bar & Confectionary - Near Boat Club - 1.5 Km
Wind & Waves - Multi Cuisine Restaurant & Bar – Near Boat Club - 2 Km
Cafe Coffee Day – The Cafe at Boat Club - Lake View Drive – 3 Km
Hotel Sarthak - Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Bar, Fast Food & Confectionary – New Market - 3 Km
Indian Coffee House
- South Indian Cafe,
The Chain
from the 1950's - F
ull Fledged Menu
-
New Market - 3 Km
Cafe Coffee Day – The Cafe at New Market – 3 Km
Bake and Shake - Desserts, Soft Drinks, Snacks, Coffee, Fast Food - New Market - 3 Km
Amer Bakery Hut -
Desserts, Soft Drinks, Snacks, Coffee, Fast Food, Slow Food - Link Road, New Market - 4 Km
Rice Bowl - Chinese Cuisine with an Indian twist - Mansarovar Complex,
MP Nagar - 6 Km
Filfora - Offers Authentic Bhopali Cuisine - Kohefiza & MP Nagar - 6 Km
Hotel Noor-Us-Sabah – The Royal Hammaam, Coffee Shop & Multi Cuisine Restaurants - VIP Road – 7 Km
MP Tourism Bus Stand – 2 Km
Bhopal Railway Station – 6 Km
Habibganj Railway Station – 6 Km
Domestic & International Airport – 15 Km
"You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.” – Yogi Berra |
IN VICINITY OF LAGO VILLA
