Taj-ul-Masajid
Taj-ul-Masajid literally translates to "Crown of Mosques". Begun under the vision of Bhopal’s third female ruler Nawab Shah Jahan Begum, its grand pink stone facade, three colossal bulbous white marble domes, and 18-storey octagonal minarets dominate Old Bhopal’s skyline. The sprawling central courtyard can accommodate up to 175,000 worshippers.
Things to Do & Experiences
Admire the grand marble arches and ornate fresco ceiling work
Photograph the pink stone minarets against the morning sun
Explore the adjacent Motia Talab (Pearl Lake)
Experience the calm, expansive serenity of the grand courtyard
Available Facilities
Location & Getting There
Address: NH 12, Motia Khan, Kohefiza, Bhopal, MP
Nearby Food & Cafes
Top culinary stops located close to Taj-ul-Masajid
Bhopali Poha Jalebi
The heartbeat of Bhopal mornings: soft, aromatic flattened rice steamed with turmeric, curry leaves, and fennel, showered with crunchy Ratlami sev, fresh pomegranate seeds, coriander, and served alongside hot, crispy, spiral orange jalebis steeped in pure saffron syrup.
Manohar Dairy & Restaurant (Hamidia Road & MP Nagar)
Bhopali Gosht Korma
A legendary Nawabi delicacy passed down through royal royal kitchens. Tender cuts of mutton are slow-cooked in a rich gravy infused with brown onions, crushed coriander, yoghurt, garam masala, and delicate kewra essence, finished with silver leaf garnish.
Hakeem Hotel (MP Nagar & Peer Gate)
Chatori Gali Seekh & Shami Kebabs
Tucked deep in the winding lanes of Old Bhopal, Chatori Gali comes alive at twilight with the sizzle of charcoal braziers. Minced meat infused with raw papaya, roasted gram flour, mint, green chilies, and aromatic spices is skewered over glowing embers and served hot with lemon wedges and roomali roti.
Chatori Gali (Ibrahimpura, Old Bhopal)
Bhopali Sulaimani & Salted Chai
A beloved Bhopali beverage institution. Sulaimani tea is a golden, clear black tea delicately brewed with cardamom, cloves, a pinch of rock salt, and fresh lemon. Alternatively, try the frothy pink or thick creamy salt tea (Namak wali Chai) with flaky Osmania and Khari biscuits.
Haji Tea Stall (Peer Gate)
Other Nearby Attractions
Gauhar Mahal & Heritage Promenade
1820 royal palace built by Bhopal’s first female ruler, blending Mughal and Rajput architecture by the lake.
Shaukat Mahal & Sadar Manzil
Enigmatic Gothic and Indo-Saracenic architectural palace in the bustling walled heart of Old Bhopal.