Have a historical day: Take in the beauty of the Qutb Shahi Tombs, explore Golconda Fort, visit Chowmahalla Palace, Salar Jung Musuem and the Charminar.
Stroll in awed silence through the glorious Qutb Shahi Tombs, where seven sultans of the dynasty are buried alongside family members and courtesans. Ornately decorated with beautiful colonnades, the twenty-one magnificent domed granite tombs are set in serene gardens.
Hike up to the ruins of Golconda Fort, a tremendous fortress on a hill above the city. The capital of an ancient medieval sultanate, it was renowned the world over for its diamonds. Explore its palaces and mosques and marvel at the ingenious water supply system.
Discover the opulence and dazzling wealth of the Nizams at the Chowmahalla Palace, once their official residence. The Khilwat Mubarak is magnificent with nineteen Belgium chandeliers and a 1911 yellow Rolls Royce among other fascinating historical exhibits.
The Salar Jung Museum is indeed a piece de resistance, painstakingly curated by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan (Salar Jung III). Spread over forty remarkable galleries, this fabulous place houses a fantastic collection of Asian and European arts and crafts. The Veiled Rebecca by Italian sculptor Benzoni is one of the most eye-catching pieces to be marvelled at during your visit.
As dusk falls, feel the pulse of the city in the bustling alleys around the Charminar, Hyderabad’s most elegant symbol built by Quli Qutb Shah. This stunning structure was built during the founding of the city to commemorate the end of the plague. Dunk a couple of Osmania biscuits in a cup of Irani chai at a nearby café and gaze upon its towering minarets.
