Sightseeing in Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad is a remarkable city with a rich history and culture and truly limitless heritage upon which to draw. Tourists who visit Hyderabad can witness the blend of ancestral heritage and modern technology. The monuments, minarets and mosques of Hyderabad with its impressive architectural style attract visitors.

• Most of Hyderabad's sightseeing options are near the Musi River. The Charminar is the enduring symbol for Hyderabad. The Charminar is open to visitors during the day.
• The Mecca Masjid next to the Charminar is one of the largest in the world. Some of the bricks are made from soil from Mecca.
• The Salar Jung Museum houses a collection of art objects by Nawab Salar Jung III, this museum houses magnificent exhibits of European and Indian paintings and statuary.

• The Husain Sagar tank in the northern part of Hyderabad is impossible to ignore. It’s a large man-made lake with dimensions to the tune of 6.5 kilometres by 800 metres, and a depth of 16 metres. The Lumbini Huda park on the lake is quite a spiffy little place. Landscaped and well maintained, it has boating facilities.
• The beautiful Birla Temple is dedicated to the Lord Venkateshwara. Commissioned by the big industrialist Birla family, its built in Rajasthani white marble and has a stunning view of the lake and the city. There is also a Planetarium hat has an informative and entertaining show about celestial bodies.
• The Quli Qutub Shahi Tombs are where the Qutb Shahi kings are buried in marvellous tombs, the constructions of which they personally oversaw.
• The Falaknuma Palace is now a museum for the riches collected by the Nizam of Hyderabad. It was designed by an Italian architect and stands well-preserved only four kilometres from Charminar.
• The Golconda Fort, 11 kilometres from city centre, is counted among the most remarkable in India. The Golconda Fort was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom. A 50 minute sound and light show in the evenings in Hindi, English and Telugu is an added attraction.

Enjoy a comfortable stay while on a tour to Hyderabad at Swagath De Royal Hotel, Kondapur, near Hitech City, Hyderabad.

Online room reservation facility available, just logon www.swagathderoyal.in to book online.