Gothic and post renaissance styles have been effectively used in the construction of the Shaukat Mahal, which eventually gives it an enchanting effect. A number of intricately carved arches on the roof of the Shaukat Mahal along with the alabaster white structure of the building give it a unique look. The outside of the palace is designed with beautiful and exotic floral patterns giving the Shaukat Mahal an eco friendly appearance. The Sadar Mahal that was the Hall of Public Audience during the rule of the princes borders the Shaukat Mahal. This building is a brick red construction of flamboyant appearance. The Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Mahal are surrounded by beautiful lawns that give it a picture postcard effect.

The Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Mahal are located at the entrance of the chowk area, in the center of the city. It is easily reached by all modes of transport inside the city.

Old Bhopal Market area is an ideal place to shop for saris, local artifacts, and zari work items at a cheap rate. For fixed price marketing you can visit Mrignayni in new Bhopal.

The Bhimbetka Caves also make for an interesting tourist spot on your tour to Bhopal.

To reach the historical city of Bhopal, one can avail any of the following modes of transport.

Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh is dotted with a host of tourist attractions that act as major tourist draws. There are monuments, museums, holy places and a number of lakes and gardens in Bhopal that have found pride of place in the tour itinerary of the visitors trooping in to Bhopal. Indeed, the plethora of tourist attractions in Bhopal have played a key role in increasing its importance as one of the  tourist destinations not only in Madhya Pradesh, but in India as well. Van Vihar Safari Park, Bhopal, India is one of the popular tourist highlights in Bhopal and warrants a special visit.

Van Vihar Safari Park, Bhopal languidly sprawls across an area of 445 hectares. The park is located on a hill close to the Upper Lake. Van Vihar Safari Park in Bhopal houses a diverse variety of animals of both herbivorous and carnivorous species and a host of colorful birds. Bhopal’s Van Vihar Safari Park was ascribed the status of a natural park in 1983. The park provides the perfect ambience where the animals can move about freely. They are not incarcerated and are allowed free movement.

The wildlife enthusiasts can look forward for having a great time at Van Vihar Safari Park, Bhopal where they can watch closely the movements of the animals in their natural habitat. The birds that are commonly spotted comprise of peacocks, barlets, bulbuls, munias, orioles and wagtails. If you are lucky enough you might also stumble upon Blue Kingfisher, Phakta, Bhura Teetar, Kala Teetar and migratory birds like the Tree Pie and Drongo.

If you are a wildlife conservationist or a lover of wild life, you would surely be full of praise for the initiative taken by Van Vihar Safari Park; Bhopal is ensuring a safe asylum for a variety of animals. Some of the animals that you get to come across at this place comprise of white tiger, leopard, Hyena, Cheetah, Sambar, Neelgai, Panthers, Jungle cats and Blackbuck.

Van Vihar Safari Park, Bhopal also boasts for a rich flora. Among the popular trees that grow here includes teak, Kardhai, salai, palas, tendu and gurajan. Among the creepers, the commonly spotted ones include the gomachi, harjudi, bangoon creeper and malkangni.

Islam Nagar was the palace of Bhopal's Afghan rulers and was built by Dost Mohammed Khan. Formal gardens surround the palace and pavilion. The latter, a synthesis of Hindu and Islamic decorative art, has columns lavishly embellished with floral motifs. 11 km away from Bhopal railway station at Bhopal-Berasia Road. Any bus going to Berasia from Bhopal will drop at Lambakheda. From here, you have to take private conveyance. It's better to take direct conveyance from railway station or Bus stand.

It is situated on the top of a hill which is 7 km away from Bhopal on Gwalior road, the Jain temple, a pilgrimage and faith of Jain devotees. On the Tekri the Jain saint Maharaj Shri Vijay Suriji, Shri Jindutta Sureshwarji and Acharya Manutung’s footwear’s are kept and also an idol of Shri Man Bhadarji has been installed. On the Simha Gate of the temple is an old manuscript carved on the stone, the language in which it has been written is still to be deciphered. It is also said to be the Sadhana Sthali of Oswal Dynasty. A big fare is always organized every year on Kartik Purnima.

Domestic Flights to all the major cities are present from Bhopal airport which is 12 km away from the Old City.

The railway lines are located on the Delhi-Madras route, Bhopal is an important railway junction. The nearest station is Hamidia road.