Best places to visit in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is often referred to as New York of India, due to its culture, modern-day culture, traditions, and Historic attractions. If you plan or vacation in Hyderabad for 2 days with your families, I had listed some of the Best Places to visit in Hyderabad as you can check below.

1. Charminar

It is in the heart of the old city. They constructed it in 1591 CE by the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shah dynasty, Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, this Indo-Islamic monument of Persian architecture. This monument was built at the close of the 16th century to celebrate the end of the plague that had devastated the entire region. A tiny mosquito sits on the top floor of the building. They derived its name from two words, Char and Minar, meaning four minarets. There are 149 steps inside the minaret that visitors can climb to get spectacular views of Hyderabad. There are some beautiful balconies on the first floor which attract many tourists. One of the oldest mosques in South India known as Mecca Masjid is on the western end of the Charminar.

Location: Char Kaman, Ganzi Bazar, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Timings: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Places nearby: Choodi Bazar, Chowmahalla Palace.
Entry fee: 5rs for adults, 100 for foreigners

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2. Chowmahalla Palace (Best place to visit in Hyderabad with families)

It is in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is one of the Best Places to visit in Hyderabad within 2 days. Nizam Salabat Jung ruler of Hyderabad started this palace construction in the year 1750 India. They did not complete it until 1869 during the period of Afzal ad Dawlah. The name Chowmahalla actually means “four palaces”. The word “char”, and its variation “Chau”, means four and the word Mahal means “palace” in Urdu and Hindi. It is more likely derived from Farsi words, as it was the official language of the Hyderabad State. This palace attracts many tourists with its infrastructure and many historical monuments. It is one of the famous places to visit with families.

Location: Motigalli, kilwat, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed on Fridays.
Places nearby: Choodi Bazar
Entry fee: Free for everyone

3. NTR Gardens

It is one of the sightseeing places in Hyderabad. They built it in the memory of Shri NT Rama Rao, the popular chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Spread across an area of 36 acres, NTR Gardens present a soothing atmosphere and refreshing to spend time with families and friends. They built the Garden at an approximate cost of 40 crores in 2002. It offers some recreational options such as a Japanese garden, boat ride, fountain, and many others. There is a children’s play area where they get entertainment. The massive entrance plaza with Nandhi bulls is also quite captivating.