A 40 minutes part-bumpy part-smooth drive to see the petite-looking Rani Mahal and splendid Chaman Mahal tucked away in the peaceful village of Islam Nagar built by the Afghan, Dost Mohammad Khan who ruled over Bhopal between 1708 and 1726, is great to spend half a day away from the maddening Bhopal city.
Between the two palaces Chaman Mahal is a luxurious one with lovely gardens surround the pavilion nearby. It is a mixture of both Hindu and Islamic art and has columns richly decorated with floral motifs.
Shades of the Rajput, Mughal and the Malwa styles of architecture are evident here.
Don’t forget to park yourself in the lawns of Chaman Mahal overlooking the stunning construction of the central palace. On the left is the hammam (traditional bath room) consist of five rooms with unambiguously well turned-out structure to get the sunlight into the rooms, through the round opening in the ceiling. Watch out for harmless bats here!
After you are done with the palaces, take a stroll towards the village that’s divided by a river and grab a cup of masala chai. Settle down!
Ask any autowala in Bhopal city to take you there.
Bargain a great deal to Rs 350/- to 450/- two way.
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