Tour to Hyderabad India

The Charminar -- The majestic architectural hub of the city stands at the heart of the old city of Hyderabad, built by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591. The structure is square, each side measuring 100 feet, with a central pointed high arch at the center. The minarets, their domed finials, rise to 180 feet from the ground. The whole edifice contains numerous small decorative arches arranged both vertically and horizontally. The projected canopy, ornamental brackets and decoration in stucco plaster add graceful elegance to the structure. The upper courtyard was used as a school and for prayers at the mosque.

There are two galleries in the Charminar, one over another, and all over a terrace that serves for a roof, bordered with a stone balcony. The whole market around the Charminar is crowded with shops of glass bangles in rainbow colors, Red, blue, green, yellow, orange, mauve and pink and many more.

The Mecca Masjid -- Mecca Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India accommodating upto 10,000 people. Located near the Charminar, the construction of the Masjid was begun by Muhammad Qutb Shah in 1617 and completed by Quranzeb in 1693. It is a grand edifice with a huge courtyard. The other two mosques--the Jami Masjid and the Toli Masjid--are small and modest structures in the city.

Golconda Fort - this 16th century fortress is a majestic monument, which lies on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. It speaks of a great cultural heritage of 400 years and exudes a palpable sense of history. Golconda has been known as famous center for diamonds, and the diamond mines boast of some of the most renowned diamonds in the world. The Kohinoor originally belonged to Golconda, as did the Darya-i-Noor, the Orloff, the Pitt, and the great table of the Nizam. It is thus regarded as a place worth visiting.

Hussain Sagar -- Hussain Sagar is a large artificial lake lake in the midst of the city and was constructed in 1562 AD. Also known as Tank Bund, it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It was built by Ibrahim Qutb Shah in around 1550, in gratitude to Husain Shah Wali, who had cured him of a disease.

The Falakuma palace, the Chowmukha palace, the Regency Mansion, built in 1803, Naubat Pahad, a hilltop crowned by the Birla temple, Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, the Nehru Zoological Park the Salar Jung museum are some other tourist places.