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Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana which is known for its monument, delicious food and pearls work. The city was diamond-trading center and has given many precious stones including famous Kohinoor diamond at the time of Mughal era. In today time, the city is known for its high class lifestyle and glimpse of Nizam rules. The city is a home to several tourist attractions including Charminar, and Golconda Fort which are worth watching and Shopping at the Laad Bazaar will be the most memorable experience and would not be missed whether you are going to Hyderabad for an official trip or for a vacation. Here is a list of must be visited places in Hyderabad:
If we think of Hyderabad, the first thing that comes in our mind is the Charminar. It is a 16th-century mosque with four arches supporting the minarets. The monument is pride of Hyderabad and your trip to Hyderabad is incomplete if you have not visited Charminar.
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Laad Bazaar is located close to famous Charminar and is popular among foreign tourist in addition to Indians. The market is popular for its beautiful artificial diamond studded Laad bangles. You can also shop for pearls jewelry, semi-precious stones, silverware and Kalamkari paintings in this market. The market often remains crowded and you must have good bargaining skills while shopping at this market.
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Our next step is Golconda fort. It is the fortified city which was built by Kakatya ruler Prataparudra in the eleventh century. This fort is popular for being the place where famous Koh-i-Noor diamond and Hope diamonds are once stored. It was the capital for Qutb Shahis dynasty.
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B. M. Birla Science Museum is an important tourist attraction in Hyderabad city of India. It is a science museum having a science center, planetarium, art gallery, and dinosaurian. The museum remains open from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm all days of the week. The entry ticket of Rupees 100 per person is charged for the museum, while if you wish to take a combo ticket of both Planetarium and Science Museum you have to pay only Rs 160 per person.
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Chowmahalla Palace is a historical building situated in Hyderabad city of Telangana state of India. The palace was the official residence of the Nizams at the time of their reign in Hyderabad. It is open for public visits from ten in the morning to five in the evening from Saturday to Thursday. A ticket of Rupees fifty per person is charged for an adult, while for the children below ten it is Rupees 10. For the foreigners, the ticket price is Rupees 200 per person and extra charges for video and still camera.
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Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped lake and is most popular in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The lake was constructed in 1563 on the order of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. The lake is spread in an area of 5.7 square kilometers, having a maximum depth of 32 feet. The lake also separates the two cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
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Salar Jung Museum is a popular museum in the capital city Hyderabad of Telangana of India. It is located on the bank of the Musi River at Dar-ul-Shifa. It is an art museum having more than a million objects on the display. It was inaugurated in December 1951 by former late Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. Before that, it was a private art collection of the Salar Jung family which was endowed to the nation after Salar Jung III. It opens from Saturday to Thursday from ten in the morning to five in the evening. The museum is very close to Hyderabad Central Bus Stand. A five-minute bus ride to Uppaguda from the bus stand after which two minutes walk takes you to your desired location.
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Jalavihar is a theme park located in Hyderabad city of Telangana state of India. It covers an area of 12.5 acres. It is situated just beside Sanjeevaiah Park very close to the Hussain Sagar Lake. The waterpark was opened in May of 2007. It was started by a non-resident Indian named R. J. Rao at a cost of 220 million Indian Rupees.
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Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple situated in Hyderabad city of Telangana, India. The temple was founded by Birla Foundation and was opened in 1976. It is situated on a 280 feet high hillock named Naubath Pahad. It covers an area of 13 acres. It was inaugurated by Swami Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission.
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Lumbini Park is a public park located near the famous Hussain Sagar lake of Hyderabad, India. It is located at the center of the twin cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad and is easily accessible due to its location close to other tourist attractions like Hussain Sagar, Birla Mandir and others. It covers an area of 3 hectares and is maintained by the Buddha Purnima Project Authority. The park was constructed in the year 1994 and was designed by Raj Expedith Associates.
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Mecca Masjid is a popular congregational mosque situated in the capital city of Telangana state in India. It was constructed between the 16th and 17th centuries under the reign of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. The mosque was planned at the center, around which the city was planned by the ruler. The site is located very near to the popular landmarks like Charminar, Laad Bazaar and Chowmahalla Palace of the city.
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Nehru Zoological Park as the name suggests is a zoo situated in Hyderabad city of India. It spread in an area of 380 acres near Mir Alam Tank.. It was opened in October of 1963. Zoo has about 100 species of animals and approximately 1100 animals residing in the zoo. The zoo remains open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 in the morning till 5:00 in the evening.
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Qutub Shahi Tombs is a historical monument located in Machilipatnam, Hyderabad, India. It is situated near the popular Golconda Fort. The monuments contain tombs of various kings of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. It was built in 16th and 17th centuries and was restored between 2013 to 2019 by Telangana State Archaeology and Museums Department. It was made using Indo-Islamic architecture style. The location has a height of about 42 meters with 28 open arches. The place is located in north of outer perimeter wall of Golkonda Fort and its Banjara Darwaza.
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Snow World is a theme park situated in Hyderabad city of India. It is located along the famous
Hussain Sagar
and is just beside Indira Park. The park covers an area of two acres. It was opened in January of 2004. The park is owned by Ocean Park Multitech Ltd. You can enjoy winters in this park throughout the year. It remains open from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm for the whole week.
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Shri Jagannath Temple is a popular temple situated in Hyderabad city of India. It is made by the Odiya community and is a replica of Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri. The temple was constructed in 2009. It opens every morning at six and closes at 12 noon. In the evening, it opens at 5:00 pm and closed at 9:00 pm. The temple covers an area of 3000 square yards.
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Purani Haveli is a palace situated in Hyderabad city of Telangana state in India. It is an old mansion and was the official residence of the Nizam during their reign. The haveli was constructed in the 1880s on the order of Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah II for his beloved son Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III. It was made with European architecture. The building got its name as Sikander Jah lived here for a small time and later on shifted to
Chowmahalla Palace
.
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NTR Gardens is a park located adjacent to the famous Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad city of Telangana, India. The park is spread in an area of 55 acres. Its construction started in 1999 and was opened for the general public in late 2001. It receives over twenty-five thousand visitors in a year. The park is maintained by the Buddha Purnima Project Authority under the direction of the state government. It is located close to popular tourist attractions like
Birla Mandir
,
Snow World
,
Lumbini Park
, and
Hussain Sagar
so could be added to the list of visiting the place during a trip to these places.
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Besides all these tourist places, the city is also known for its friendly people and top-quality food. If you are non-vegetarian, you must try paya and Hyderabadi Biryani. Overall, a trip to Hyderabad is a full paisa vasool where you can learn about Indian history, shop for pearls, bangals and home decor items and fall in the aroma of tasty food offered at various popular restaurants in the city. Share about your experience in the city at the comment section below.