Top 5 Visiting Places In Hyderabad

Hyderabad ‘s town depicts an intriguing confluence of traditional and new, past and present. You are expected to have a jam-packed itinerary while planning a vacation to Hyderabad, chuck all the thoughts of a laid-back holiday out of your mind and get ready to be on your toes the whole day as with an endless list of tourist attractions. It is these contrasts and glimpses of a great past that make Hyderabad a city worth visiting with promises of a successful future. In Hyderabad here are places to visiting …

Charminar

Charminar is the most famous landmark in Hyderabad and is a prominent monument and mosque representing the Indo-Islamic architecture of its time.It is said to have been designed as a protection against a deadly epidemic raging in 1591, an iconic landmark of Hyderabad and situated in the Old City. Charminar has 45 spaces of prayer with graceful foour minarets projected toward heaven. Stairs lead to the second floor, which is also where the mosque is located. The Charminar’s archways open out for a panoramic view through the streets. Stairs lead to the second floor, which is also where the mosque is located. The Charminar’s archways open out for a panoramic view through the streets.

Location: Charkaman, Ghansi Bazaar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002

Timings: Monday to Sunday — 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Hussain Sagar Lake

Hussain Sagar Lake, which links the twin cities, boasts of becoming Asia’s largest artificial lake. It was excavated on the tributary of Musi River during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah, in 1562 AD. It is named after Hussain Shah Wali. The main attraction is Lord Bhudda’s for visiting 16-meter-high white granite statue, weighing 350 tons, located in the middle of the lake. The lighting show is worth watching here.Also popular for boating is Hussain Sagar Lake, and other famous city attractions along its periphery, including Lumbini Park and Birla Mandir.

Location: 2 kms from the Hyderabad Center, Hyderabad, Telangana

Timings: Tuesdays to Sundays — 9 AM to 9 PM; Closed on Mondays

Entry Fee: INR 5 per person

Boat Transfers: INR 30 for adults and INR 20 for children

Chowmahalla Palace

Chowmahalla Palace was built in the 18th century, with literal interpretation of ‘four palaces’ in the Urdu language. The palace was completed during the reign of fifth Nizam, Afzar-ud-Daulah, Asaf Jav V, from 1857 until 1869.The Chowmahalla Palace, a reproduction of the Shah ‘s Palace in Iran, spans 12 acres, with two courtyards, grand halls and vast water bodies and fountains.Many worth visiting parts of it are Khilwat Mubarak, the heart of the palace, Clock Tower, Council Hall and Roshan Bungalow. It’s opened for public viewing since 2005.

Location: 20–4–236, Motigalli, Khilwat, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002

Chowmahalla Palace Timings: Saturday to Thursday — 10 AM to 5 PM; Closed on Fridays

Golconda Fort

The Golconda Fort, one of India’s most imposing forts, is made up of four district forts surrounded by a 10-kilometre wall. It is nothing short of majestic, with four drawbridges, more than 80 bastions, several temples, mosques, halls and royal residencies. This fort was designed by Qutub Shahi Kings and has an impressive structure, with eight gates and 87 bastions. Although most of it stands in ruins, there are hints of its grandiose history inside its enclosures that boast architecture of the Mughal era.

Location: Khair Complex, Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad

Timings: 9 am to 5.30 pm — Everyday

Ramoji Film City

Movie buffs will enjoy a day spent in Ramoji Film City to the fullest. Established in 1996 by the Ramoji Group set-up, this is the largest film studio complex in the world. Ramoji Film City is where a lot of famous regional language, Hindi and even international films were shot. Not only is it one of the famous tourist spots in Hyderabad, it also holds a Guinness World Book Record to house over 50 well-equipped film sets at a single location.

Location: Anaspur Village, Hayathnagar Mandal, Hyderabad

Timings: Monday to Sunday — 9 AM to 5.30 PM

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