Bhopal travel guide

Bhopal Tourism | Bhopal Guide

You're Going to Love Bhopal

With a population of 1.60 million, Bhopal is a must-see destination in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bhopal has to offer.

When to visit Bhopal

Bhopal in June
Estimated hotel price
$9
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bhopal in June
Estimated hotel price
$9
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bhopal in May, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 64.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 14.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Bhopal, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Bhopal

Plane

When flying to Bhopal, you’ll arrive at Bhopal (BHO), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Bhopal from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Bhopal, you’ll arrive at Bhopal (BHO), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Bhopal from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 05m.

Airports near Bhopal

Airlines serving Bhopal

Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,234 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)

Where to stay in Bhopal

Average rates range from around $26 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $93 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bhopal

Most booked hotels in Bhopal

Fabhotel Eleven Heights
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 262 reviews)
$18+
Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal
5 stars
Excellent (8, 404 reviews)
$86+
Aaram Baagh by Pachar Group Sanchi
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Bhopal

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Bhopal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Bhopal is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Bhopal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Bhopal is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.