Getting here
Lecture Hall Complex, IISER Bhopal, Bhauri, Bhopal 462066
Around 60 km (1 hr 20 min) drive from IISER Bhopal campus
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh is a magnificent stone edifice commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. This monumental structure, one of India's oldest, stands as a testament to the country's rich Buddhist heritage and architectural prowess. Visit to marvel at its grand dome and intricately carved gateways, or toranas, which narrate tales from the life of the Buddha.
Around 23 km (40 min) drive from IISER Bhopal campus
The Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum in Bhopal is a vibrant and immersive showcase of the rich cultural heritage of the state's tribal communities. Through its expansive galleries, the museum brings to life the traditions, rituals, and daily lives of tribes like the Gonds, Bhils, and Baigas. The exhibits feature life-sized replicas of tribal homes, detailed artifacts, and displays of their art and craft, offering insight into the spiritual beliefs and artistic expressions that define tribal identity in Madhya Pradesh.
Around 10 km (25 min) drive from IISER Bhopal campus
Bhopal's Upper Lake, locally known as Bada Talab and officially named Bhojtal, is a magnificent man-made waterbody dating back to the 11th century. Attributed to the Paramara Raja Bhoj, it was created by constructing an earthen dam across the Kolans River. This expansive lake is a source of drinking water for much of the city and, with the adjacent Van Vihar National Park, is a popular destination for locals and visitors.
Around 64 km (1 hr 30 min) drive from IISER Bhopal campus
The Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, offer a glimpse into prehistoric life through ancient rock art. These natural sandstone caves in the Vindhya Hills feature paintings dating to the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, some as old as 30,000 years. Their depictions of animals, hunting, dancing, and rituals provide insights into the social and cultural evolution of early people.
Around 25 km (50 min) drive from IISER Bhopal campus
Van Vihar National Park, nestled in Bhopal alongside Upper Lake, is a unique blend of a national park and a zoo. It provides a natural habitat for free-roaming herbivores such as chital and sambar, while carnivores including tigers, lions, and leopards live in spacious, naturalistic enclosures. The park also has more than 200 bird species and supports conservation of endangered species.
Approximately 190 km from IISER Bhopal campus
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, revered as sacred abodes of Shiva. It stands beside the holy Shipra River in the ancient city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The presiding Shiva lingam is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power from within itself.
Approximately 250 km from IISER Bhopal campus
Omkareshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located at Mandhata near Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the twelve revered Jyotirlinga shrines and sits on Mandhata island in the Narmada River, whose shape is said to resemble the Devanagari Om symbol.
Limited single and twin-sharing rooms on campus at subsidised rates, allotted on a first-come, first-served basis to registered delegates. Request a room while registering.
A list of partner hotels near Rani Kamlapati and MP Nagar with negotiated conference rates will be published alongside the acceptance notifications. Shuttle service is provided from partner hotels only.