Yodhasthal Bhopal

Those who binge watch television all the time must have seen the advertisement ‘Hindustan ka dil dekho’, Madhya Pradesh. While this state is the heart of incredible India, its own heart beats for the city of Bhopal. Famous for the beautiful lake called Bhojtal, where you can spend hours admiring the scenic surroundings, Bhopal is filled with amazing sites that makes it a popular destination of Madhya Pradesh. And one such site that differs in awesomeness from all other tourist attractions in Bhopal is Yodhasthal, an Indian Army dedicated museum that aims to delineate their lives and war scenarios. The museum features all sorts of machines and guns decked up in separate sections in the complex with an appealing park around. Without a doubt, Yodhasthal is a worth visiting place in Bhopal and I will give you all the information you need through this blog.

Yodhasthal is a prominent ‘Know your Army’ museum located at the Dronachal Complex in Bhopal Military Station. And it is approximately 4 kilometres from Bhopal Airport and 10 kilometres from Bhopal Railway Station. This museum offers a perfect opportunity for the local and foreign tourists including the Bhopalites to explore the finery of the Indian Army, educate and explore the big machines used by them during wars. Inside Yodhasthal at Dronachal, you’ll find six sections that comprise of Preksh Grah, Parichay, Avishkar, Astra Shastra, Alpahar and Swagat Kaksh.

What can you expect in the six given attractions at Yodhasthal?

Preksha Grah: It is an audio-video center that enables you to see a short film about the historical value of the military. It offers a great opportunity to learn about modern Indian Army and their devotion to protect the nation.

Parichay: It is an information centre in Yodhasthal that lets you browse through a series of interesting topics and also enables you to read about the ethos of the Indian Army.

Avishkar: It is an e-discovery enclosure that offers a wide range of knowledge about the less known facts of the Indian Army.

Astra Shastra: It displays stories about all the war attempts that were made by the Indian force, it is a great place for tourists to be enlightened regarding chivalrous Indian battles.

Alpahar: It is a refreshment hall where you can visit to relax after hours of exploration and travelling to get here. You can savour the beauty of the sunset and the beautiful water fountain outside.

Swagat Kaksh: It is a souvenir shop that offers you plenty to buy related to the Indian Army and also other unique memorabilia.

Timings: 9 AM - 1 PM & 4 PM - 7 PM

Entry: Free