Hyderabad Tour

Char Minar

Char Minar, the four fluted-minaret mosque, was built to commemorate the founding of Hyderabad. This iconic mascot of Hyderabad, a symbol of the bygone era, stands tall in old Hyderabad, bearing testimony to the colorful culture of the city.

Golconda Fort

Golconda's high ramparts & battlements can be seen from right across the city. A brilliant combination of the art of acoustics and defense architecture, Golconda is a fine specimen of the glorious past of Hyderabad. The legends of the fort include the world-famous Kohinoor & Hope Diamonds and are well depicted in the spectacular light & sound show held in the fort premises.

Salar Jung Musuem

A goldmine of artifacts that showcase the various facets of art & history, Salar Jung Museum houses one of the largest personal collections on the planet. These treasured acquisitions of Mir Yousef Ali Khan, who held the title of Salar Jung III, includes priceless sculptures, historical weapons, European paintings, brass, ivory & jade artifacts, and a vast library.

Mecca Mosque

Built by Quli Qutab Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, this is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad. The legend goes that the bricks for the masjid were built with the soil brought all the way from Mecca. This rectangular structure, with minarets and domes, also houses the tombs of the Nizams of Hyderabad.

Qutb Shahi Tombs

Enclosed in a huge complex with graceful columns, elegant lime stucco tombs, 40 mausoleums, mosques, Turkish baths, and landscaped gardens- Qutb Shahi Tombs are the final resting place of the glorious Qutb Shahi dynasty.

Other Attractions of Hyderabad

• Nizams Museums- A treasure-trove of art & artifacts from across the world
• Birla Temple- A marble hill-top temple dedicated to Lord Ventakteswara, marvelous views of the Hussain Sagar Lake
• Chowmahalla Palace- The former seat of the Nizams of Hyderabad
• Hussain Sagar Lake- The tourist hotspot of the city

Fairs & Festivals in Hyderabad

• Milad-un-Nabi- Birthday celebrations of Prophet Mohammad
• Deccan Festival- Celebrating Hyderabad's arts, crafts, culture and cuisine
• Lumbini Festival- Celebrating the Buddhist heritage of the region

Shopping in Hyderabad

Bestowed with the sobriquet of the City of the Pearls, Hyderabad promises you lustrous pearl jewelry at great prices. Check out the bustling Lad Market in the old city to buy fragrant perfumes, Lac bangles, gorgeous Ikat & Pochampalli Saris, and exquisite Bidriware figurines. 

Food in Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s Dum Biryani certainly rules the world! However, the city promises you a host of dishes including, Haleem, Boti Kebabs, and the delicious Mirchi ka Salan. Steaming hot Irani tea & Keema Samosa, make great snacks while the yummy Shahi Tukda and Double ka Meetha are just perfect desserts to end a meal.

Best Time to Visit

It is best to visit Hyderabad in winters from October to March.

How to Reach

By Air- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad connects the city with major cities across the globe.
By Rail- The three major railheads, namely, Hyderabad Railway Station, Secunderabad Railway Station and Kachiguda Railway Station, connect Hyderabad to all the major cities in the country.
By Road- Hyderabad is well-connected with major Indian cities by a well-developed network of roads and highways.