Blog ·
First Date Ideas in Bhopal: Places Locals Love
Bhopal, the city of lakes, mixes calm waterfronts with excellent museums and a rich food culture. It's a relaxed city for a first meeting.
By the lake
Sunset at the Upper Lake (Bada Talab), with a boat ride from the Boat Club.
Museums
- The Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum, one of the most beautiful museums in India.
- The open-air Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya on Shamla Hills.
- Bharat Bhavan for art, theatre and events.
Nature
A drive or cycle through Van Vihar National Park on the edge of the lake.
Old Bhopal
See the Taj-ul-Masajid, then explore the Chowk bazaar and try the city's famous kebabs and sulaimani chai.
Day trips
The stupas at Sanchi or the ancient rock shelters of Bhimbetka, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, make memorable later dates.
A safe first date
Meet somewhere busy, arrange your own travel both ways, and tell a friend where you'll be. A short video call beforehand is the easiest way to check someone is who they say they are.