Place Details:
The oldest manmade lake in the country, it is known as Bada Talaab or the big lake. The Lake is constructed on the Kolas River and it is believed that King Bhoj’s skin disease was cured by the huge lake he built. With a catchment area of over 36 sq km, the lake is the main source of potable water for Bhopal. The lake is a favourite with water sport enthusiasts.
BEST TIME TO VISIT BHOPAL
The average minimum and maximum temperature of Bhopal is as given below. The best time to visit Bhopal is also specified.
| MONTH | BEST TIME | | MIN. TEMP (°C) | MAX. TEMP (°C) |
| January | Best time | | 11 | 25 |
| February | Best time | | 13 | 28 |
| March | | | 17 | 34 |
| April | | | 22 | 39 |
| May | | | 26 | 41 |
| June | | | 25 | 37 |
| July | | | 24 | 31 |
| August | | | 23 | 29 |
| September | | | 22 | 31 |
| October | | | 19 | 32 |
| November | Best time | | 15 | 30 |
| December | Best time | | 11 | 26 |
