Hyderabad Day Tour 1

09:00 AM Tour starts

09:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Golconda Fort

The Golconda Fort used to have a vault where once the famous Koh-I-Noor and Hope diamonds were stored along with other diamonds. The Fort, originally built by the Kakatiya Rulers has amazingly advanced acoustic systems that were used for signaling an approaching enemy as well as for detecting conspiracies being hatched in palace corners.

11:00 AM – 11:25 AM – Tea

Experience the famous Irani chai and Osmania biscuits.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Charminar

The Charminar is a massive and impressive structure with four minarets built with an Islamic architectural style. Each of these minarets is beautifully crowned by a dome with petal like designs at the base. It should be noted that these minarets have different stories, which are marked by carved rings. There is a beautiful mosque located at the western end of the open roof on the top. When it is illuminated post sunset the view is spectacular.

12:05 PM – 12:20 PM – Mecca Masjid and Jama Masjid

Photo stop at Mecca Masjid and Jama Masjid. Know the history of the oldest and biggest Mosque in the city. The atmosphere inside the mosque is very peaceful and serene and therefore, one can offer prayers in solitude amidst a holy environment. You will be amazed to see the elegant designs carved on the arches and the Quran’s verses etched on the walls.

12:25 PM – 01:00 PM – Laad Bazaar

We start the walking tour of Laad Bazaar. You may shop for the specialties of Hyderabad here. Laad Bazaar is the main market for bangles, semi-precious stones, pearls, Jewels, products such as silverware, Nirmal, Kalamari paintings, bidriware, lacquer bangles studded with stones, saris and hand-woven materials of silk, cotton. Brocade, velvet and gold embroidered fabrics, traditional Khara Dupattas, lacquer bangles and perfumes.

01:10 PM – 01:20 PM – Badshahi Asoorkhana

A place of mourning for the Shia community of Muslims during the period of Moharram. This structure has intricate design formed in the shape of a hexagon which is exquisite and remarkable for its height and abundance of Chinese tiles used and adorned with enamel-tiled mosaics.

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM – Lunch

03:30PM – 04:30 PM – Salarjung museum

The Salar Jung Museum of Hyderabad is a repository of the artistic achievements of diverse European, Asian and Far Eastern countries of the world. The major portion of this collection was acquired by Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan popularly known as Salar Jung III. The Salar Jung Museum houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world. It is well known throughout India for its prized collections belonging to different civilizations dating back to the 1st century. A visit to the Pearl city of Hyderabad is definitely incomplete without a visit to this incredible museum.

04:55 PM – 05:25 PM – Hi Tea

05:30 PM – 06:30 PM – Hussain Sagar Lake

It is one of the largest man made Lakes in Asia. There are boats available which take you to the Rock of Gibralter where the statue of Lord Buddha, where, a 18- meter high monolithic statue of Lord Buddha is placed. This area is complete with beautiful lawns, restaurants, recreational facilities and has a good view of the city.

Drop back to the city center

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