Government of Madhya Pradesh

Shahpura

ShahpuraLake

Char Imli

ChunaBhatti

KaliasotDam

Nehru Nagar

Vaishali Nagar

KotraSultanabad

ShastriNagar

TT Nagar

Shivaji Nagar

Arera HillsMalviyaNagar

Jahangirabad

Peer GateArea

Koh E Fiza

Lower Lake

Lal Parade Ground

ScienceCentre

LakeviewAshoka

JehanumaPalace

Tribal Museum

ShymalaHills

Suraj Nagar

NationalLaw Institute

University

Main Road 3

Main Road 2

Maulana AzadNational Instituteof Technology

BharatBhavan

RavindraBhavan

Water Sports CenterUpper Lake, Bhopal

Sair Sapata

Motia Talab

NOOR-US-SABAH

NOOR-US-SABAH BHOPALLAKE

FESTIVAL 14-15-16 Feb 2014

BHOPALLAKEFESTIVAL 14-15-16 Feb 2014

G O V E R N M E N T O F M A D H Y A P R A D E S H

BhopalBhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh combines scenic beauty, historicity and modern urban planning. It is situated on the site of an 11th century city, Bhojpal, founded by Raja Bhoj. Bhopal today presents a multi-faceted profile; the old city with its teeming market places and fine old mosques and palaces still bearing the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers and powerful Begums. Equally impressive is the new city with its verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and streamlined modern edifices.

BHOJTALBhojtal, formerly known as Upper Lake is a large lake which lies on the western side of Bhopal. Bada Talaab (Upper Lake), along with the nearby Chhota Talaab (Lower Lake) constitute Bhoj Wetland, which is now a Ramsar Site.

LOWER LAKELower Lake is adjacent to Upper Lake and adjoined by a band which connects old Bhopal and new Bhopal, Lower Lake has a Laser Show and Neelam Boat Club.

SHAHPURA LAKEShahpura Lake is also a famous lake of Bhopal which is situated near Shahpura. It is also known as Manisha Lake. Rishabh Udyan is developed beside this lake. It is a pleasant hangout place and makes the lake area even more beautiful.

KALIYASOT DAMThe dam acts like a barrage and spill over for Upper Lake. This lake has a sparse ground where annual adventure sports and water sports are conducted.

HATHAIKHEDA DAMSituated on Raisen road. The dam covers major part of BHEL township. It offers a scenic tourism joint also.

MOTIA TALAAB & SIDDQUI HASAN TALAABThese two lakes are twin lakes next to Taj-ul-Masajid and control the flood level of Upper Lake. These lakes, a grate example of optimal use and conservation of rain water, are the jewel of old Bhopal.

KERWA DAMThis is a scenic dam located just 15 km from Bhopal off Kotra Sultanabad. A Unique eco-tourism site has been started near the dam. In spite of being close to the main city it maintains a natural wilderness and beauty. Kerwa eco-tourism site is laden with trees, shrubs and flowering plants on both the sides.

BHADBADA DAMThe Bhadbhada dam is a set of 11 sluice gates at the south-east corner of Upper Lake in Bhopal. It was constructed in 1965. The gates are used to control the outflow of water from the lake to Kaliasot river and are usually opened only when the city receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon season.

Some of the Main Attractions of ‘The City of Lakes’ Bhopal :

EVENT LOCATIONS &CYCLE RALLY ROUTE* Cycle rally route is subject to change.

Lakes are intrinsically tied to the very idea of Bhopal. They

come in all shapes, sizes and depths; and each one has a

legend of its own. Lakes are neither rough like seas nor

treacherous like rivers. There’s lot more you can do with them

than just taking a stroll by the side. There can be professional

activities like aero modelling and yachts; with plenty of

amateur fun in between like kite-flying - and even something

as wildly rustic as a Tonga Race on the banks. Then there’s

other kind of fun that comes with no strings attached. Like

food festivals, cultural extravaganza, folk dances & Musical

Nights with lakes providing just the perfect chill and romance.

This is only a little of what Bhopal Lake Festival will have! The

time couldn’t be more appropriate too. After a long winter

hibernation there’s an urge to hit the outdoors. Bhopal Lake

Festival is the invitation to step out and come to the shores

you are familiar with. To know your lakes even better!

It’s time to celebrate the Lakes of Bhopal.

Gala fun and enrichment!

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BHOPALLAKEFESTIVAL 14-15-16 Feb 2014

LAKE FESTIVAL 2014 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS

S. DATE ORGANISER VENUE EVENT DETAIL TIME OF EVENTNO.

1 14 Feb Bharat Bhavan Bahirang, Bharat Bhavan Classical Vocal: Begum Parveen Sultana 7:00pm

2 14 Feb Directorate of Sports Water Sports Centre, Upper 1. Main Programs 2. Band Show- 2:00pm-5:00pm & Youth Welfare Lake, Bhopal (professional) by Govt./Non Govt./ Private Organisation 3. Band Show (Ametuar) by Department of School Education 4. Sky Diving by Ms. Shiteel Mahajan

3 14-15 Feb State Knowledge Hotel Noor-Us-Sabah / International Conference in Bhopal on 10:30am-5:00pm Management Centre on Lake View Ashok ‘Lakes and Wetlands’ Climate Change, EPCO

4 14-16 Feb MP Tourism Wind & Waves, Hotel Lake Food Festival 7:00pm-10:00pm View Ashok, The Residency, Amer Palace, Hotel Ranjeet Lake View, Shaan-e-Bhopal, (Rail Coach Restaurant) Hotel Noor-Us-Sabah, Jeha Numa Palace, Palash Residency, Courtyard Marriott

5 14-15 Feb National Green Corps, Jal Tarang Program for School Goers - 11:00am-5:00pm EPCO and Upper Lake Eco Clubs of NGC

6 14-16 Feb EPCO EPCO Campus Training Course on ‘Lake Conservation’ 10:00am-5:00pm

7 14-16 Feb Directorate of Sports Shahpura Lake National Dragon Boat Championship Everyday from 10am to & Youth Welfare 5pm, Inauguration and Programme :14 Feb, M.P. Dragon Boat 12 noon, Closing & Prize Association, Bhopal Distribution Ceremony : 16 Feb, 4-5pm

8 14-19 Feb Culture Dept. Tribal Museum of MP International Art Festival, 12noon-7:00pm Subject : ‘Water’

9 15 Feb MP Tourism Kaliyasot Ground Tonga Race 1:00pm

10 16 Feb Bharat Bhavan Antarang, Bharat Bhavan Poetry Reading: 11:00am by various poets of Indian languages

11 16 Feb Culture Dept. Bahirang, Bharat Bhavan Band Show: Indian Ocean, New Delhi 8:00pm

12 15 Feb Culture Dept. Motilal Nehru Stadium Musical Night: Mika Singh 8:00pm

13 15 Feb Culture Dept., 20 Spots in Bhopal Nukkad Plays 10:30am-6:00pm Ustad Allauddin Khan Music & Art Academy

S. DATE ORGANISER VENUE EVENT DETAIL TIME OF EVENTNO.

14 15 Feb Directorate of Sports Shahpura Lake Painting Competition 12:00noon-2:00pm & Youth Welfare, District Education Officer

15 15 Feb Directorate of Sports Kaliyasot Dam Aero-modelling Show 4:00pm-5:00pm & Youth Welfare, Bhopal Aero-modelling club

16 15 Feb Directorate of Sports Kaliyasot Dam Kite Flying Competition 12:00noon-4:00pm & Youth Welfare, Kite Flying Association, Bhopal

17 15 Feb Directorate of Sports Water Sports Centre, Swimming Marathon Competition 11:00am-2:00pm & Youth Welfare, Upper Lake Swimming Association Bhopal

18 15 Feb Directorate of Sports Water Sports Centre, Donga Racing for Fishermen 3:00pm-4:00pm & Youth Welfare, Support Upper Lake of Local Donga Operators

19 15-16 Feb Directorate of Sports Water Sports Centre, State Level Sailing Competition Everyday from 10am to 5pm, & Youth Welfare, MP Upper Lakel Inauguration programme : Sailing Association, Bhopal 15 Feb, 10am, Closing & Prize Distribution Ceremony : 16 Feb, 4-5pm

20 16 Feb MP Tourism Sair Sapata to Bicycle Rally 8:00am Shahpura Lake (See Route Map)

21 15 Feb Culture Dept., Motiya Talab Charbeint : 7:00pm Allama Iqbal Adabi Markaz, by the performers from Litrature Academy MP, UP & Rajasthan

22 16 Feb Culture Dept., Muktakash Stage, International Tribal Dance 7:00pm-10:00pm Tribal Folk Art & Ravindra Bhavan Language Development Academy

23 14-16 Feb Directorate of Sports Water Sports Centre, National Kayaking-Canoeing & 10:00am-4:00pm & Youth Welfare Upper Lake Canoe- Polo Competition

24 16 Feb Directorate of Sports Water Sports Centre, Jet Ski, Water Surfing 12:00noon-4:00pm & Youth Welfare Upper Lake