Top 10 Places Every Tourist Should visit in Hyderabad | Telangana

 

There are many tourism places to visit in Hyderabad, from families, young groups of friends, children to senior citizens, everyone will find something of their interest in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad is a city in Telangana, India's south-central state. It is the largest and most populated city in Telangana, as well as the major metropolitan center for the whole south-central heartland of India.

The moment you emerge from the Hyderabad airport, the city that immediately hits the eye is a sprawling metropolis of shopping malls, flyovers, and office buildings with glass facades.
Here you can see Top 10 tourism places every tourist should visit in Hyderabad.

1. Charminar

Charminar

The capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad is a popular tourist destination and presents its visitors with a mesmerizing contrast of age-old traditions, culture at one end and modern facilities, amenities of a metropolitan city at the other end. Hyderabad is one city, which has no dearth of tourist attractions.

The very well-known Charminar of Hyderabad is located in the Old City. This square-shaped structure with a height of 56 m and a breadth of 30 m was constructed in 1591. It was built by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in the honor of his wife Bhagmati.

Lighting in the evening is quite glamorous and makes for a worth-watching site.

2. Mecca Masjid

Mecca masjid

located just 100 m away from the historic Charminar, Mecca Masjid is one of the largest Mosques in the world. With almost 8000 masons involved, it took close to 80 years for its construction to be completed.

In 1617 it was built by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, although the construction was completed in 1694 by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. With a height of almost 75 feet and dimensions of 220 feet by 180 feet, it can easily accommodate about 10,000 devotees.

Mosque has stunning interiors as well with Belgian crystal chandeliers, beautifully designed five arches on each side, a verse from Quran on arches, and the doors.

3. Golconda Fort

Golconda Fort

Golconda Fort Hyderabad is an outstanding example of brilliant engineering and magical architecture. Located at a distance of 11km from the city, it is the most famous of all Hyderabad tourist places.

The name of the fort has been derived from the Telugu words "Golla" and "Konda" which together means 'Shepherd's Hill'.

However, do keep in mind the Golconda Fort timings and entry fee before planning a visit to this regal symbol of history. For instance, Golconda fort timings are from 9 am to 5.30 pm.

After that, visitors are not allowed to enter the fort, unless they are going for the light and show at night. Hence, to explore the beauty of this place at leisure, plan your visit early in the day.

4. Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir in Hyderabad is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara of Tirumala Tirupati temple. It is said that a whopping quantity of white marble, which is almost 2000 tonnes, was brought from Rajasthan for building this temple.

Located on the top of a hill of 280 feet, also known as Naubat Pahad, Birla Temple stands magnificently, drawing admiring glances from every passerby.

5. Qutub Shahi tombs

Qutub Shahi Tomb

Located at a distance of approximately 850 meters away from the Banjara Darwaza of Golconda fort Qutub Shahi Tombs consists of tombs of seven Qutub Shahi rulers. Considered to be a few of the oldest monuments of Hyderabad,

These tombs captivate their visitors with architectural excellence presenting a beautiful blend of Persian and Indian architectural styles. You can see the influences of Hindu, Pathan, Deccan as well as Persian styles in the structure of tombs.

6. Tank Bund

Tank Bund

Tank Bund also makes for Interesting places to visit in Hyderabad. Tank Bund road connects the two parts of the city Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It also dams one of the most popular sightseeing places of Hyderabad, Hussain Sagar lake, which has the famous monolith of Gautam Buddha in the middle. 

This statue is said to be one of the largest monoliths in the world. The breathtaking view of Hussain Sagar Lake from Tank Bund is breathtaking which also attracts many to the place. It is spectacular especially at night when the lights around the statue are switched on.

7. Taj Falaknuma Palace

Falaknuma Palace

On a 2000-foot high hill, Falaknuma Palace is located just at a distance of 5 km from the historic monument Charminar. 

Built by the Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra, it took close to 9 long years for its completion. However, later in 1897, it was purchased by Nizam VI to serve the purpose of the royal guest house.

8. Ramoji Flim city

Ramoji Flim city

Since 1991, Ramoji Film City has been alluring tourists from every corner of the country. One of the largest film studios in the world it has the capacity to house almost 50 film units within a given point of time.

9. Chowmahalla palace

Chowmahalla palace

Chowmahalla Palace, with the literal meaning of ‘four palaces’ in the Urdu language, was built in the 18th century. It was during the reign of fifth Nizam, Afzar-ud-Daulah, Asaf Jav V, from 1857 to 1869, that the palace was completed.

10. Salar Jung museum

Salar museum

The Salar Jung Museum was established in the year 1951 and is located on the southern bank of the River Musi in Hyderabad, Telangana State of India. The Salar Jung family is responsible for its collection of rare art objects from all over the world. The family is one of the most illustrious families in Deccan history, 

Five of them have been prime ministers in the erstwhile Nizam rule of Hyderabad-Deccan. Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III was appointed prime minister by Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Nizam VII in 1912. Salar Jung III relinquished the post of dewan or Prime Minister in November 1914 and devoted his life to enriching his treasures of art and literature. 

The news of his passionate love for art had spread far and wide and his ancestral palace, the Dewan Deodi was forever thronged with sellers of wares from all corners of the world. He also had agents abroad who sent him catalogs and lists from well-known antique dealers. He did not limit his purchases only to these sources but also made purchases personally during his tours abroad to Europe and the Middle Eastern countries.

Also, read Hyderabad the royal city.