Hyderabad is a beautiful city in the youngest state of India, Telangana. It is one of the most populous states in India and boasts of historical monuments, forts, marketplaces for shopping, and food stalls serving food with the flavor that Hyderabad is known for. It is the perfect blend of culture, tradition, good food, and spectacular sights.
Hyderabad is also known as the city of pearls. There is an entire marketplace dedicated to selling beautiful pearl jewelry. In this article, we will introduce you to the places you should visit in Hyderabad.
Charminar
Charminar, which means four towers in Urdu, is the heart of Hyderabad. It was built by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah to commemorate the eradication of the plaque. The marvelous monument, the Masjid, is square, 160 feet high, and has four minarets. The minaret has a dome-shaped structure at the top and a double balcony. After climbing 149 steps to the top, you can enjoy the picturesque view of the city and the marketplace. The tall monument is surrounded by a bustling marketplace called Laadbazaar and Phatar Gatti. Laadbazaar is known for its stone-studded bangles and beaded jewelry and Phatar Gatti is home to beautiful traditional clothing.
Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort is one of the most magnificent forts in India. It is located 9 km from the popular Hussain Sagar Lake and 10 km from Charminar. It consists of four forts with 10 km long outer walls and eight gates. The main gate is called Fateh Darwaza, inside there are several royal chambers, cannons, halls, mosques, stables, etc.,
The historical monument can amaze any visitor with its structure and design. You can walk around the fort and enjoy the design of the fort and also watch the beautiful sunset from the top of Golconda Fort. Another highlight of Golconda Fort is the beautifully staged light and sound show that usually takes place in the evening.
Chowmahalla Palace
Chowmahalla Palace, 1.4 km from Charminar, was once the home of the Nizams and is now a historical monument. It has an alluring structure consisting of two courtyards, gardens, and magnificent fountains. The southern courtyard consists of four beautifully designed palaces in neoclassical style, namely Afzal Mahal, Aftab Mahal, Tanhiyat Mahal, and Mahtab Mahal, hence the name Chowmahalla.
Khilwat Durbar is the place where the Nizams held their royal court and ceremonies. The place boasts 19 mesmerizing Belgian chandeliers that add to the beauty of the Chowmahalla Palace. The palace has beautiful interiors, priceless historical artifacts, paintings, and vintage cars like the yellow Rolls Royce.
Taj Falakhnuma Palace
It is known as the ‘mirror of the sky’. 5 km from Charminar is the stunning Falakhnuma Palace which is 2000 feet high and has many furnished rooms, large halls, statues, artifacts, beautiful paintings, and 40 Venetian chandeliers.
The palace also has a beautiful Darbar Hall and the dining room is decorated with stained glass and window panels and has the largest dining table in the world, seating 101 guests. A royal dining experience with in-house restaurants. Falakhnuma also offers a well-stocked library with personal books of the Nizams.
Salarjung Museum
Salarjung Museum is located in Darushifa and is one of the best museums in the country. The museum houses over one million paintings, sculptures, artifacts, and manuscripts. Some of the valuable pieces are the portrait of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the sword of Aurangzeb, a musical clock, and the veiled statue of Rebecca.
Hussain Sagar Lake
Hussain Sagar Lake is the largest artificial lake in Asia and one of the best attractions of Hyderabad. In the center of this heart-shaped lake is a Buddha statue. You will be able to experience peace while Sitting on the shore of the lake and enjoying the breeze and the small waves of the lake. It is a beautiful place to visit with your family and friends to enjoy the boat ride and taste the local delicacies.
There are different options for a boat ride on Husain Sagar Lake, such as the motor boat or the speed boat. Besides boat rides, you can also enjoy sailing and parasailing whose timings and availability vary from time to time.
Lumbini Park
Lumbini Park is a small city park that is great for kids, as there are rides for kids to have fun with. It is located near Hussain Sagar Lake. It has a clock at the entrance which is designed with various flowering plants. Apart from this, Lumbini Park has various other iconic attractions to entertain children such as the musical fountain and the laser show. The laser show is a captivating 3D show that depicts the history of Hyderabad with laser light.
Durgam Cheruvu Lake
Picturesque and tranquil lake Durgam Cheruvu Lake is also known as the “secret lake” as it is surrounded by granite boulders and is therefore hidden away.
This beautiful yet calming lake has man-made fountains and waterfalls and is great for hanging out with friends and family. There are restaurants and shopping centers nearby, making it even easier to have fun and eat out. Durgam cheruvu lake is famous for the cable bridge that connects the Jubilee Bills to the financial districts and relieves the traffic.
Boat rides are another way to explore the lake. There are different types of boats that you can take around the lake and admire its beauty. Besides boating, you can also go hiking or trekking.
Ramoji Film City
Ramoji Film City is the largest film studio complex in the world. It is a place where you can do many activities, from film city tours to rides, sports, etc. You can even go to different sets and sceneries. You can try different sports like bungee jumping, football, cricket and much more.
There are also various parks in the film city like the Movie Magic Park, which is ideal for movie lovers. If you are interested in bird watching, we have for you Ramoji Film City Bird Watching Park where you can watch exotic bird species. The kid’s park offers various rides for everyone to have fun.
Birla Science Museum
Birla Science Museum is one of the best science museums in the world. It includes a planetarium, a museum, a science center, an art gallery, and a dinosaurium.
Birla science museum is not only educational but also entertaining. The sky show of Birla Planetarium is the most attractive and different sky shows are shown every year.
Nehru Zoological Park
Nehru Zoological Park is one of the largest parks in India. it is home to exotic species like the Indian Bengal tiger, the Indian rhino, the Asiatic lion, the Indian elephant, etc. This zoo park is best for families and kids.
Hyderabad is a beautiful city with rich traditions and culture best to have fun with family and friends. So do visit Hyderabad and indulge in it’s rich culture and flavor.
