Noor us Sabah Palace

Noor us Sabah translates as ‘the light of dawn’, and its beautiful location certainly makes it worth getting up for sunrise. Perched on the top of a hill, the hotel overlooks Bhopal Lake and the Vindhaya Hills, while sitting in the heart of Bhopal within easy reach of the city’s attractions.

Noor us Sabah’s rooms and suites are traditional and luxurious in style, reflecting the palace’s regal past. They are uniquely decorated, with many featuring dark wood floors and extravagant features like beautiful Indian rugs and large four-poster beds. Many rooms have beautiful views over the lake, some featuring private balconies from which you can take in the view.

Foodies will delight at the range of options at Noor us Sabah, which covers cuisines from all over the world. At pan-Asian The Dynasty, authentic Hunan, Szechwan, Cantonese, Mandarin, Peking & Shanghai cuisine are all on offer. Traditional Peshawari and Mughlai cuisine are brought together in a refined atmosphere at Za-aiqa, recalling the opulent feasts of the Nawabi era, and at the Marble Arch open air restaurant a diverse menu is served accompanied by panoramic views of the city. Beautiful views can also be had from the Sunset Barbeque Restaurant, which overlooks the city and Lake Bhopal and features live music accompaniment.

Noor us Sabah is home to a fully-equipped fitness centre, so you can keep up with your fitness routine while you’re away. The hotel has a qualified yoga instructor whose expertise you can call upon whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned yogi, and a skilled masseuse who will ease your tension away in the hotel’s luxurious spa. The beautiful swimming pool is situated on a deck which has stunning views over the lake – a beautiful spot to relax and watch the sun go down.

Bhopal is an ancient, fascinating city with a unique cultural mix, home to one of India’s largest Muslim populations. This aspect of the city’s history is evident in sights like the Taj-ul-Masjid, built by Shah Jahan Begum, one of Bhopal’s female Muslim rulers. While not quite living up to her aim of the biggest mosque in the world, it’s pretty majestic and is one of the largest Islamic buildings in India. The state museum contains fascinating archaeological finds from the surrounding area, and Madhya Pradesh’s indigenous history can be traced at the Tribal Museum, which was built by 1500 tribespeople using materials from their villages and contains vivid exhibits on tribal life.