Hyderabad

The city of pearls, Hyderabad, is embellished with a royal past which is reflected in the tradition and culture of the city. Globally renowned for its Shahi Food, rich and enchanting landmarks, and magnificent jewelry, the city is also famous for its warm hearted people. Hyderabad is a beautiful blend of a fascinating history, rich food and colourful culture. Favoured with many touristic places, Hyderabad is a destination for all kinds of travellers. To tempt you more, we have listed down some touristic spots of Hyderabad for you.

The moment you exit the Hyderabad airport, the sight that immediately hits your eye is extensive metropolis of shopping malls, flyovers, office buildings with glass facades, and of course Charminar. Charminar is one of the most impressive structures of Hyderabad. It serves as one of the iconic landmarks and is indeed one of the best locations to visit. The glorious Charminar, which was originally built as a mosque, stands as an epitome of art and architecture.

Another architectural marvel, Golconda Fort is well connected to the rest of the city. The light and the sound show in English, Hindi and Telugu language with the voice over by the Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is something one must not miss when visiting the Fort.

Talking about the heritage monuments of Hyderabad, Mecca Masjid or Makka Masjid as referred by locals holds a distinct position of not just being the oldest mosques in the city, but is also one of India’s biggest. Next historical place for you to visit in Hyderabad is the set of absolutely beautiful Qutub Shahi Tombs ensconced against the lovely backdrop of the picturesque Ibrahim Bagh.

The Temple culture forms the soul of every South Indian state. One of the best temples to visit in Hyderabad is the Shri Jagannath Temple. This temple is the replica of the original in Puri, and draws devotees with its sanctum sanctorum housing statues of Lord Jagannath, and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. The temple is beautifully built with an attractive Shikhara. Birla Mandir is another enchanting modern temple built atop the Kala Pahad, the twin hillock of the Naubat Pahad.

The city also has a beautiful Nehru Zoological Park, which is a great attraction among kids. Boasting of varied species of birds, animals and reptiles this largest zoo in India is run by the Forest department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The Zoological Park is also popular as a picnic spot. You also get to choose from a variety of safaris to take you through the adventurous ride of the Park. Bear Safari, Tiger Safari, Lion Safari, and Butterfly Safari are available here for the visitors.