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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · 1 Fidato Property

Hotels in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh

Safal Retreat sits in Bhopal's City of Lakes. The property has 30 rooms, a 32,000 sq ft lakefront lawn, a 500-pax banquet hall, and Neembry Restaurant with live music every evening.

1 Property · 30 Rooms · Boutique Resort
Best Season: Oct–Mar
~15 km from Airport BHO
Direct Booking Guaranteed
Explore Hotel Call +91 8010 527783
1 Fidato Hotel in Bhopal
500 Pax, Alingam Banquet Hall
32,000 Sq Ft Angan Lakefront Lawn
Oct–Mar Best Season to Visit
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh — City of Lakes, Taj-ul-Masajid, Fidato Hotels
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh City of Lakes · Sanchi & Bhimbetka UNESCO Sites
About the Destination
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About Bhopal

Bhopal is Madhya Pradesh's capital and a city shaped by water. The two lakes are more than 1,000 years old. The Nawabi quarter has some of Central India's finest Islamic architecture. Sanchi Stupa and Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are within 50 km.

City of Lakes: 1,000-Year-Old Upper Lake The Upper Lake (Bada Talab) was built by Raja Bhoj in the 11th century. At 38 sq km, it is one of Asia's largest man-made lakes. The lakefront promenade, Shaurya Smarak war memorial, and Van Vihar forest run along its shore and together define the city.
UNESCO Sanchi & Bhimbetka: Two Sites, One Base Sanchi Stupa, about 46 km away, is India's oldest stone structure. Emperor Ashoka commissioned it in the 3rd century BCE. Bhimbetka, at 45 km, has cave paintings that are over 100,000 years old. Bhopal is the most practical base for visiting both sites in a single trip.
Nawabi Heritage: Taj-ul-Masajid & Bhopalii Cuisine The Taj-ul-Masajid, begun in 1868 by Nawab Shah Jahan Begum, is one of Asia's largest mosques. The old city's food is equally serious: seekh kebabs, shami kabab, macaroni biryani, rich kormas. Bhopalii cuisine has a long nawabi tradition and the old quarter is a good place to explore it.
Fidato Property in Bhopal (1)
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Where to Stay
in Bhopal

Safal Retreat is a boutique property in Bhopal with 30 rooms across three categories, live-music dining at Neembry, and three event spaces. The largest, Angan Lawn, covers 32,000 sq ft on the lakefront.

Safal Retreat Bhopal — Boutique Resort, Neembry Restaurant & Lakefront Lawn
Boutique Resort
Boutique

Safal Retreat

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · City of Lakes · ~15 km to Raja Bhoj Airport
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Included Valet Parking Mini Bar Laundry Hair Dryer LCD TV Tea & Coffee Maker
Room Categories
Premium Room 18 Rooms
Premium Club 10 Rooms
Exotic Suite 2 Rooms
Dining
Neembry Restaurant Multi-cuisine menu with live music most evenings. Buffet breakfast and dinner, plus à la carte service throughout the day.
Events & Celebrations
Angan Lawn, 32,000 sq ft Lakefront Open-air venue on the lake. Works well for destination weddings, large receptions, and corporate outdoor events.
Alingam Banquet, 7,000 sq ft, up to 500 Pax Pillarless indoor hall with full audio-visual setup. Good for corporate conferences, weddings, and large gatherings.
Aqua Hall, up to 150 Pax, Indoor + Poolside 600 sq ft indoor space with a 2,300 sq ft poolside extension. Suited to smaller corporate meetings, cocktail evenings, and private celebrations.
Boutique Resort · 30 Rooms
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Explore the Destination
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What to See
in & Around Bhopal

Prehistoric cave art. Ashoka's great stupa. Asia's largest mosque. A national park in the city centre. Bhopal has more ground to cover than most visitors expect.

Upper Lake (Bada Talab)

Built by Raja Bhoj around 1,000 years ago, the Upper Lake covers 38 sq km and is one of the largest man-made lakes in Asia. The lakefront road along Van Vihar is one of the best urban drives in Central India. Boating, the Shaurya Smarak war memorial, and Kamla Park all sit along the shoreline. Worth a morning or evening on your own terms.

Within Bhopal city

Taj-ul-Masajid

Construction began in 1868 under Nawab Shah Jahan Begum and was not completed until 1971. The result is one of Asia's largest mosques: a pale-pink sandstone façade, two 18-storey minarets, and three white domes. Around 175,000 worshippers can gather here. The attached madrasa is still active. The annual Ijtema draws millions of pilgrims, one of the largest Islamic gatherings in the country.

Old Bhopal, within city

Sanchi Stupa (UNESCO)

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is India's oldest stone structure. Emperor Ashoka commissioned it in the 3rd century BCE. The four carved gateways, called toranas, depict Jataka tales in remarkable detail and are among the finest examples of early Indian stone carving. The hilltop complex has smaller stupas, monasteries, and temples built across fifteen centuries, from 300 BCE to 1200 CE.

~46 km from Bhopal

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters (UNESCO)

Bhimbetka is about 45 km from Bhopal in the Vindhya Range. The paintings here are over 100,000 years old, placing them among the oldest examples of human art anywhere on earth. More than 700 rock shelters carry ochre, white, and green paintings of hunts, dances, rituals, and animals. The visual record runs from the Palaeolithic all the way through to the mediaeval period. Quietly extraordinary.

~45 km from Bhopal

Van Vihar National Park

Van Vihar runs along the northern shore of the Upper Lake. It is a Project Tiger reserve inside a state capital, which is rare anywhere in the world. The park has Bengal tigers, white tigers, leopards, bison, and sloth bears in naturalistic enclosures, with the lake visible through the trees. Go early morning or just before sunset for the best views. Entry is straightforward and not expensive.

Within Bhopal city

Shaukat Mahal & Chowk Bazaar

Shaukat Mahal is a 19th-century building commissioned by Sikander Begum that mixes Gothic, Islamic, and French Renaissance styles in a way that is hard to classify. It sits next to Sadar Manzil, the Nawabs' official hall of audience. The surrounding Chowk bazaar is the old city at its most alive: itr (perfume) stalls, silver filigree jewellery, and street food. Half a day here is well spent.

Old Bhopal, within city
Getting There
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How to Reach Bhopal

Bhopal is well-connected by air, rail, and road. It sits on the Delhi–Mumbai main line, one of India's busiest rail corridors, and has direct flights from most major cities.

By Air

Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) is about 15 km from the city centre with multiple daily departures to major cities.

  • Delhi to Bhopal: ~1.5 hrs, multiple daily flights
  • Mumbai to Bhopal: ~1.5 hrs, multiple daily flights
  • Direct connections from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, and Chennai
  • Taxi from BHO Airport to Safal Retreat: ~25–30 min
BHO Airport · 15 km

By Rail

Bhopal Junction sits on the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Chennai main lines. Rani Kamlapati (Habibganj) Station is the modern terminus on the same network, closer to the new city.

  • Delhi to Bhopal: ~5 hrs via Shatabdi Express
  • Mumbai to Bhopal: ~12 hrs via Rajdhani or Punjab Mail
  • Indore to Bhopal: ~4 hrs via Intercity Express
  • Jabalpur to Bhopal: ~5 hrs via Narmada Express
Delhi–Mumbai Main Line

By Road

Bhopal has good road connections to Central and North India. MPSRTC buses and private Volvo coaches run regularly.

  • Indore to Bhopal: ~185 km, about 3.5 hrs on NH-46
  • Nagpur to Bhopal: ~350 km, about 5.5 hrs on NH-44
  • Delhi to Bhopal: ~700 km, about 11 hrs on NH-46 via Gwalior
  • Jabalpur to Bhopal: ~320 km, about 5 hrs on NH-45
NH-46 from Indore
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Common Questions
About Bhopal & Safal Retreat

Safal Retreat is a boutique resort on Bhopal's City of Lakes. It has 30 rooms: 18 Premium, 10 Premium Club, and 2 Exotic suites. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, mini bar, buffet breakfast, hair dryer, valet parking, and laundry. Neembry Restaurant has live music and a multi-cuisine menu. Three event spaces are available: the 32,000 sq ft Angan Lawn on the lakefront, the 7,000 sq ft pillarless Alingam Banquet Hall (up to 500 guests), and Aqua Hall (indoor plus poolside, up to 150 guests). Call +91 8010 527783 to book.

Three event spaces are available. Angan Lawn is a 32,000 sq ft open-air lakefront venue, well-suited for large weddings and corporate outdoor events. Alingam Banquet Hall is a 7,000 sq ft pillarless indoor hall with full audio-visual infrastructure, handling up to 500 guests. Aqua Hall combines a 600 sq ft indoor area with a 2,300 sq ft poolside extension for smaller events of up to 150 guests. Call +91 8010 527783 for event enquiries and packages.

Bhopal is Madhya Pradesh's capital, known as the City of Lakes for its Upper and Lower Lakes. The city is close to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Sanchi Stupa, about 46 km away and India's oldest stone structure, and Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, about 45 km away and home to prehistoric cave paintings over 100,000 years old. In the city, the Taj-ul-Masajid is one of Asia's largest mosques and Van Vihar National Park has tigers and leopards. The food culture is strong: seekh kebabs, biryani, shami kabab, and korma. The Bhopal Mahotsav in January is a well-regarded cultural festival.

October to March is the best time. Temperatures range from 10 to 28°C, good for visiting Sanchi, Bhimbetka, Van Vihar, and the lakes. November through February is the most comfortable stretch. The Bhopal Mahotsav runs in January and the Ijtema at Taj-ul-Masajid usually draws millions of pilgrims, worth knowing about if you are visiting around that time. April to June is very hot, often reaching 45°C. The monsoon (July to September) fills the lakes and turns the landscape green, but heavy rain can disrupt outdoor plans.

From Delhi, fly (~1.5 hrs, daily to Raja Bhoj Airport BHO), take the Shatabdi Express (~5 hrs) or Rajdhani (~7 hrs), or drive about 700 km on NH-46 (roughly 11 hrs). From Mumbai, fly (~1.5 hrs), take the Rajdhani or Punjab Mail (~12 hrs), or drive about 770 km via Nagpur on NH-44. From Indore it is about 185 km by road (~3.5 hrs) or 4 hrs by train on the Intercity Express. Bhopal Junction is on both the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Chennai main lines, so most long-distance trains stop here.

Book Safal Retreat,
Bhopal

30 rooms, Neembry Restaurant with live music, a 32,000 sq ft lakefront lawn, and a 500-pax banquet hall. Call us directly for the best rate.

Call +91 8010 527783
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