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Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, Bhopal
Noor-Us-Sabah was reputed to be one of the best residential palaces of Bhopal. Perched on a hill, overlooking the Bhopal Lake, the Palace is listed as one of the finest in the region, and offers one of the best views of scenic sunsets and regal ambience in decor and amenities. Now a boutique hotel incorporating modern facilities, Noor-Us-Sabah is the answer to the needs of discerning travellers and tourists. For it is here, that gracious living and charming traditions of Bhopali hospitality still survives.
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Getting There
Air: Indian Airlines connects Bhopal with Delhi, Bombay, Gwalior and Indore. The airport is 6 km from the hotel.
Rail: Trains connect Bhopal to Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Gwalior and Indore. Bhopal is best connected by rail on the Delhi-Madras main line. The railway station is 5 km from the hotel.
Road: Regular services connect Bhopal with major centers inside the state. There is a good road network connectivity with all major metros.
Some important road distances.
New Delhi 696 KMS
Indore 188 KMS
Ujjain 186 KMS
Khajurao 387 KMS
Gwalior 43 KMS
Things to do
Taj-ul-Masjid : By far the most impressive piece of work, the towering edifice was commissioned by Nawab Shah Jehan Begum (1868-1901). Said to be the biggest mosque in the country, it draws devotees from all over the world during the three-day annual Ijtima congregation.
Other architectural gems include the Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manjil and Gohar Mahal.
Sanchi Stupa and the Vidisha caves : The world famous Sanchi Stupa and the Vidisha caves can be seen on a half-day trip from the hotel.
Chowk : The Chowk area in Old Bhopal is framed with old havelis and mosques. A walk through the narrow alleys of the area reveals traditional Bhopal crafts - silver jewellery, embroidered and sequined velvet/satin batuas (purses) and tea-cosies.
Bharat Bhawan : A centre for performing and visual arts, it houses a museum of arts, an art gallery, a workshop for fine arts and a library.
Van Vihar : Children will enjoy Van Vihar, the safari park that shelters animals in their natural surroundings. There is also a modest aquarium in the city.
Upper and Lower Lakes : Facilities like motor boats and paddleboats are available .The Upper Lake measuring 6 sq km affords great opportunity for yachting. Serious sailors would be well-advised to bring their own equipment.
Eating
Noor-Us-Sabah serves Continental, Indian and Chinese cuisine and Barbeque dining on the lawns.
There is also:
Marble Arch, The Coffee Shop
A well stocked bar
Facilities
Travel Desk
Room Service
Conference Facilities
Doctor on call
Air Conditioned
Coffee Shop
Bar
Swimming Pool
Telephone with direct dialing facility
Running hot and cold water
Refrigerator in rooms
Bar-be-que dining in the lawns
Money Exchange
Marble Arch Coffee Shop
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