A gripping trip to Pearl City of India: Hyderabad

Hyderabad is known for its Biryani, the Charminanrar & Golconda Fort and Pearls and the attractive part of Hyderabad has always intrigued the traveler’s curiosity. Termed as the city of Nizams, Hyderabad is also home to many IT brands, Irani Cafes and has a strong literary history. On your Hyderabad tour , you will feel the city is beautifully treasured with the presence of the old city and a modern metropolis altogether.

Here is a list of places that one should definitely visit during Hyderabad trip :

Charminar:

A famous landmark in Hyderabad, Charminar has a name in the pages of history. Char Minar means four towers which are believed to stand for the first four Khalifs of Islam. The area surrounding the Charminar is as busy as it can get, with colorful bangles, jewellery, pearls and lip-smacking dishes being sold. It was built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah on the banks of River Musi.

Golkonda Fort:

Located close to Husain Sagar Lake, Golkonda Fort was built in the 12th century and it was fortified in the 14th and 17th century during Bahmani Sultanate. Inside the fort, there are halls, stables, drawbridges, and cannons. Gate called Fateh Darwaza, present in the outside area of the fort is a beautiful one. The Light and Sound Show takes place during the evening, which is a fascinating one.

Husain Sagar Lake:

It is Asia’s largest artificial lake and a popular tourist spot in Hyderabad. The lake connects Secunderabad to Hyderabad and is a major picnic spot. The lake was built during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah in 1562 AD. The lake is surrounded by parks giving it a serene environment.

Ramoji Film City:

Regarded as the World’s largest Film Studio Complex, Ramoji Film City is also a thematic destination where you can enjoy a full day. It has cinematic themes along with adventure sports and toy train rides. There are many things that can be done in Ramoji Film City including Live shows, Kid’s park, Movie Magic Park, Studio tour and Adventure sports.

Snow World:

A popular place amongst tourists, Snow World is a snow-themed park in India. With many slides, playing areas, sculptures and mountains in the snow park, it is one of the best amusement parks in India. Fresh snow is added every day made up of mineral water. Head to Snow Park for a fun day in the snow.

Chowmahalla Palace:

Chowmahalla Palace was the residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad and mainly it was used to organize ceremonies for guests. The palace has a royal charm and the architecture shows an artwork of domes, windows, and arches designed beautifully. There are beautiful lawns, fountains, and gardens in the premises of Chowmahalla Palace. Annual Chowmahalla Music and Dance Festival is a popular event organized here.

Laad Bazaar:

It is a popular historic market located nearby to Charminar. It is a bridal bazaar, famous for bangles with artificial diamonds. You can easily shop for jewelry, clothes, bangles here at good rates. It is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Hyderabad. Visit this place to fulfill your shopping dream.