Nearby Attractions in Hyderabad

Nearby Attractions in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is noted for its ancient culture and traditions and hence there are many historical places in the city that speak about the pride of Nizams of Asaf Jahi dynasty. These add value to the tourist industry of Hyderabad. Apart from the palaces and forts, there are many parks and recreational areas set up by the government. The amusement parks of different themes and other ancient mosques and temples are some of the attracting features. Even a week’s stay might not be enough to explore all these places. Hyderabad is sure to fascinate you with all its beauties and splendors it has in store for you.

Last Updated: 22/07/2012

• Charminar

  Pathergatti Road, Char Kaman, Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 8 m

  Charminar is a historical building established in 1591 and the name means four towers in Urdu language. There are four grand arches that support this minaret and it is situated on the east bank of River Musi. Charminar was built by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of Qutb Shahi dynast...

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• Golconda Fort

  Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :11 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 21 m

  Golconda has four forts which has an outer wall of 10 kilometers and has 87 semicircular bastions and eight gateways. It has many halls, mosques, stables and apartments within it and has an enclosure called Fateh Darwaza named after the triumphant army march of Aurangazeb. The Golconda Fort complex ...

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• Purani Haveli

  Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 8 m

  Purani Haveli is a palace which served as the official residence of the Nizam. It was also called Haveli Khadeem and was constructed by Ali Khan Bahadur, Asaf Jah II for his son Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III.   This is a U shaped structure with two wings running parallel to each other. The resid...

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• Chowmahalla Palace

  Khilwat, Charminar, Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 10 m

  Chowmahalla Palace belongs to the Nizams of Hyderabad and it was from where Asaf Jahi dynasty ruled over the place. The building received UNESCO Asia Pacific Merit Award for cultural heritage conservation.   It has unique style and elegance and the building was constructed in 18th century and...

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• Mecca Masjid

  Laad Bazaar Road, Khilwat, Charminar, Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 10 m

  Mecca Masjid is one of the largest and oldest mosques in India. It is located near Chowmahalla Palace and Charminar. It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah and it is said that the soil was brought from Mecca and used for its construction and so it got its name.   The hall of the mosque was 7...

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• Falaknuma Palace

  Charminar, Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :9 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 15 m

  Falaknuma Palace is one of the beautiful palaces of Hyderabad and it was owned by Nizams. It spreads over an area of about 32 acres of land and is situated at a distance of 5 kilometers from Charminar. Nawab Vikar Ul Umra built this palace. The name Falaknuma means the mirror of the sky in Urdu lang...

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• Qutub Shahi Tombs

  Bada Bazar Road, Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :11 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 20 m

  Qutb Shahi Tombs are the famous tombs of seven Qutub Shahi rulers that are situated close to the Golkonda Fort just one kilometer away from the Banjara Darwaza. The smaller tombs have single storey and the bigger ones have two stories. A sarcophagus lies on the center of each tomb and the domes are ...

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• Moula Ali Dargah

  Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :14 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 26 m

  Moula Ali Dargah is situated at a distance of 10 kilometers from Secunderabad on the top of the Moula Ali Hill. It was supposed to be built during the time of Asif Jahi and was dedicated to Ali. The Dargah is supposed to have the relics of Ali deposited by Mohammad Shakrullah Rahan who was the serva...

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• Paigah Tombs

  Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :6 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 12 m

  Paiga Tombs belong to the Paigah family and have unique architectural style. These tombs were constructed in 1787 by Nawab Taig Jung Bahadur and his son Amir e Kabir and have some later additions done in 19th century. The tombs are noted for their stucco work and have a mixture of Mughal, Rajasthani...

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• Salar Jung Museum

  Hyderabad

  Distance from Hyderabad :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Hyderabad :0h, 5 m

  Salar Jung Museum is located at the southern bank of the River Musi. There are three national museums in India and this is one among them. It has a wide collection of ceramics, clocks, furniture, paintings, sculptures, carvings and textiles that has been collected from various countries of the world...

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