Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Bhopal to Launch Kashmir-Style Shikara Rides Soon
Imagine taking a boat ride like in Kashmir, but in Bhopal!
The city is adding traditional wooden boats called 'Shikaras' to its Upper Lake, bringing a bit of Kashmir closer to home.
These boats offer a calm and scenic experience.
This is happening after a ban on other boats that affected the number of visitors.
The goal is to bring more people to Bhopal for fun and relaxation, offering a unique experience.
You'll soon be able to enjoy sunset views from these boats.
This is like getting a mini-Kashmir experience in Bhopal!
Bhopal will soon offer Shikara rides, replicating a Kashmir-like experience.
The city's Boat Club will introduce 10 Shikaras with more expected to arrive soon.
This initiative follows a 1.5-year ban on motor boats that decreased tourism.
Decoration work is underway, and official rides will start soon on Upper Lake.
The aim is to boost tourism and provide a new recreational option in Bhopal.
- Who
- MP Tourism and Bhopal residents/tourists.
- What
- Bhopal is introducing Shikara boat rides.
- When
- Official rides will begin soon.
- Where
- Upper Lake in Bhopal, India.
- Why
- To boost tourism and offer a new recreational activity.
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Attraction
- Shikara boat rides
- Number of Shikaras (Initial)
- 10
- Lake
- Upper Lake
- Purpose
- Boost tourism
- Previous Restriction
- 1.5-year ban on motor boats