Introduction
Founded by the legendary Parmar King of Dhar, Raja Bhoj (1010-1053), and named after him, Bhojpur, 28 km from Bhopal, is renowned for the remains of its magnificent Shiva temple and Cyclopean dam. The temple which has earned the nomenclature of the Somnath of the east, is known as the Bhojeshwar Temple. The temple was never completed and the earthen ramp used to raise it to dome-level still stands. Had it been completed, it would have had very few rivals. As it is, even with the ravages of time, it remains one of the best examples of temple architecture of the 11th - 13th centuries.
Bhojpur is popular for the Shiva Temple and the Cyclopean Dam. The temple is richly carved and intricately designed and speaks about the craftsmanship of the local artists. This incomplete temple is a proof of the rich culture and heritage of the region.
There is a beautiful lake close to Bhojpur which was destroyed by Hoshang Shah of Malwa.

How to get there
About 28 kilometers from Bhopal, Bhojpur is well connected with other parts of the country by rail, road and air. The nearest airport to Bhojpur is Bhopal. There are many airlines that Travel to Bhopal regularly. Buses between Bhopal and Bhojpur ply at regular intervals.