Kamla Park

Kamla Park is a public lakeside park in central Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, located along the eastern bank of the Upper Lake (Bhojtal) on Kamla Park Road near Shamla Hills. It is known for its landscaped gardens, tree-lined walking paths and panoramic views of the Upper Lake. The park serves as a popular recreational and leisure space for morning walks, picnics and sightseeing close to Van Vihar National Park and other lakefront attractions.

Visitors can expect a landscaped urban park with paved walking paths, lawns, flower beds and shaded seating areas overlooking the Upper Lake. The setting is open and green with views of the lake water, surrounding hills and the lake bridge. Areas to explore include garden sections, promenade along the lake edge and viewpoints for photography. The environment is calm in early morning and evening, suitable for walking, jogging and relaxed sightseeing.

Kamla Park is situated along the Upper Lake (Bhojtal), a large reservoir traditionally attributed to the 11th-century Paramara ruler Raja Bhoj. The lake and its embankment have long been central to Bhopal's urban development. The park was developed as a public garden and recreational space along the lake edge to provide green space and public access to the lakefront in the Shamla Hills area.

The park is a well-known leisure and community recreation space for Bhopal residents, reflecting the city's identity as the City of Lakes. It is commonly used for morning walks, family outings and casual gatherings, and forms part of the cultural landscape around the Upper Lake which is central to local daily life and tourism.