Travel to Hyderabad, the fifth largest metropolis in India. Being the state capital of Andhra Pradesh, the city is famous for its monuments, temples, and mosques representing the culture and heritage of the region. The palaces and buildings, houses and tenements, gardens and streets have a history and an architectural individuality of their own, which makes Hyderabad, a city of enchantment. The city is well known as the 'city of Nawabs'. On your Travel to Hyderabad you can visit several old monuments, which are popular among the tourists. Charminar forms the main attraction of the place nearby is the massive and sacred structure of the Mecca Masjid.A tour to Hyderabad would take you to the Jami Masjid and the Toli Masjid mosques, which are worth visiting. The expensive art objects, tapestries, carpets, and diamonds of the Falakuma palace in Hyderabad are also not to be missed. Come with Travel Point India to feel the difference of traveling in Hyderabad.
Places to Visit in Hyderabad
Charminar: It forms one of the important places to visit on your travel to Hyderabad. Charminar is situated in the heart of Hyderabad and four wide roads radiating in the four cardinal directions.
You can see the four minarets from miles. It is a square structure, each measuring 100 feet and a high central pointed arch. There are numerous small decorative arches arranged vertically as well as horizontally on the whole edifice. The structure has been made elegant by adding the projected canopy, ornamental brackets and decoration in stucco plaster. The Charminar has two galleries, one over other. The exterior of the Charminar is its most beautiful part, surrounded by a thriving market. There are four magnificent arches known as Char Kaman situated near Charminar. They were the gateway to Zilu Khana or antechamber of the royal palace. The arches have been named Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman, Sher Gil Ki Kaman, and Charminar Ki Kaman.
Hussain Sagar Lake: On your travel to Hyderabad you can visit the Hussain
Sagar Lake built by Ibrahim Qutab Shah in 1550. The Hussain Sagar Lake is a large artificial lake lying between Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The lake was created in gratitude to Hussain Shah Wali, who had cured Ibrahim Qutab Shah of a disease. A huge statue of Lord Buddha has been put into the center of the lake.
Salarjung Museum: Salarjung forms an important place to visit on your travel to Hyderabad. Here you can see a collection of European art, glass and Chinese jade, ivory, porcelain, bronzes, illuminated manuscripts and jewelled weapons, including the Empress Noor Jehan's bejeweled dagger and the Nawab's own diamond-encrusted sword, is now housed in a big government building called the Salar Jung Museum. The collection in the Salar Jung Museum is the labor of love of a single family who had been invested with the title of Salar Jung Bahadur.
Osmania University: Visit the Osmania University on your travel to Hyderabad.The University was established in the year 1918 and named after its founder, the then ruler of Hyderabad Nawab Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur. Today, the university is one of the largest in India and attracts students not only from its home state but from all over the country and even abroad.
Naubat Pahad: Naubat Pahad is a hilltop tourist spot which is a must visit on your travel
to Hyderabad. The spot gives superb views of Hyderabad. On the top of the hill is Birla Temple, B.M. Birla Science Center, and the Archaeological Museum. In old days royal firmans were read to the people to the beat of drums from this hilltop.
Travel Tips: Being an important center in the air transport network of south India
the city of Hyderabad offers direct flights to Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Nagpur, and Vishakhapatnam. The city of Hyderabad has an international airport too. The railway network connected with Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai and other cities in India extensively covers the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Hyderabad is well connected by rail with all the important places within the state also. Places in and around the city can be visited by joining the tours organized by the Andhra Pradesh Travel Tourism or by any other local mode of transport like buses run by State Transport Corporation, Taxis, and Auto rickshaws. On your travel to Hyderabad you can also enjoy the pleasant climate of the city. Its extremely hot in summers with temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius. Winters are mild and pleasant while it is cool and breezy during the monsoon. Winter is the best time to visit. The weather is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing from November to February.
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