Fusion of the best of history with today’s luxury in Bhopal

By: Diksha Daryani – Team Wassup Bhopal 

Bhopal , an historically antique city extols the trove of archaic gems like palaces and forts having the blend of Muslim and Hindu style architectures.

‘Noor- Us- Sabah’ and ‘Jahan Numa’ are such iconic palaces that have modified themselves into sensational heritage landmarks.The grander richness meets the ancient charm in these grandiose hotels that merges the finest of yesterday with the modern day.

The prodigious ‘Noor- Us- Sabah’ connoting ‘The light of dawn’ was built in 1920’s by  Hamidullah Khan. It is an unparalleled best royal residence in the quondam Bhopal estate. It’s oppulant and profuse ziggurat reflects the majesty of the resplendent era. A weather vane stands above the palace and shakes hands with the winds upsurging from the charming Bhojtal. ‘Noor – Us – Sabah’ now a Welcome Heritage Hotel where visitants find the splendid essence of the era of Begums and Nawabs also boasts a hot spring bath, hammam and a spa and wellness centre that makes the holiday a delightful one!

One  more such glorious 19th century mansion in Bhopal that emanates a glamor of fortune of the erstwhile era is ‘Jahan Numa’.

It was built in 1890 amid the regime of Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum and now shares it’s endowment with the world renovating itself as a world class heritage hotel. The palace exhibits an alluring miscellany of provincial fashion and lavish indian culture. It serves an untiring hospitality and ensures an authentic aura in the guest’s entire stay.