The shared capital of Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, Hyderabad is the largest city in Telangana, situated in the state of Telangana. One can find several places to visit in Hyderabad. Hyderabad is stretched over an area of 650 km square in the southern Deccan plateau. Hyderabad is often chosen as the destination place for most weddings and tourism purposes. All the cultural and traditional places in Hyderabad are the best tourist places in Hyderabad. Top places to visit in Hyderabad are Char Minar, Golconda Fort, Mecca Masjid, Hussain Sagar, Ramoji Fil city, Wonderla, etc.
Tourism in Southern India is a very exciting opportunity and one can find many places to visit in Hyderabad. The city of Hyderabad stands near River Musi. Top tourist attractions in Hyderabad mostly contain religious monuments, mosques, historical buildings, film cities, etc. Until the 19th century, Hyderabad was known for the pearl industry and was nicknamed the "City of Pearls", and was the only Golconda Diamonds trading center in the world. Hyderabad still is popular for the amazing markets that are open there.
International visitors keep Hyderabad on their list to look at ancient India’s architecture and historical past. History and Art have defined some of the best places to visit in Hyderabad. Hyderabad is a romantic city too, and it invites a lot of couples to the city. Fountain NTR Gardens, Lumbini Park, Sanjaavaiah Park, Tiger Safari, Mushroom Rock are the most wonderful places to visit in Hyderabad for couples. If you are planning a trip with friends, this south-Indian capital has some of the most fantastic places to visit in Hyderabad with friends.
Charminar
The icon of Hyderabad which means “four minarets” was built in 1591. It is one of the most recognizable monuments of India. Being a part of the official emblem of Telangana proves its significance. It has a 400-year old mosque at its top and is admired for its intricate architecture.
Ramoji Film City
A 1500+ acre film city, with vast gardens, stylish cafes, open-air sets, restaurants, and whatnot. This holds the Guinness Book of World records for the world’s largest film studio complex. Built by the film producer Ramoji Rao in 1996, it is one of the most popular tourist places with 15 Lakhs visitors per year.
Birla Mandir
It is a Hindu temple constructed by the Birla Foundation for 10 years and opened in 1976.
It is a blend of Dravidian, Utkala, and Rajasthani architecture. It is constructed using 2000 tons of white marble. The car parking is usually full due to immense popularity.
Hussain Sagar
It is built by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1563 and it is a heart-shaped lake. It is a 33 feet deep lake that separates the cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad. An 18 m monolithic Buddha statue. The lake is the largest heart-shaped mark with 78 heart-shaped lakes and 9 heart-shaped islands.
Salar Jung Museum
Built-in 1951, It is an art museum located on the southern bank of the Musi river. It is one of the three national museums of India. It was originally a private museum for the Salar Jung Family. It has a collection of sculptures, paintings, ceramics, clocks, furniture from various parts of the world.
Taj Falaknuma Palace
“Falak-Numa” means “Mirror of the Sky” in Urdu. It was built by Nawab Sir Viqar-ul-Umra, the Prime Minister of Hyderabad. It was made completely with Italian marble and stained marble. The Palace was built in the shape of a scorpion. Taj hotels then renovated the palace into a hotel and opened it in 2010.
Mecca Masjid
With a capacity of 10,000 people, it is one of the largest mosques in India. Built during the 17th century. It is a state-protected congregational mosque. The central arch of the mosque is built from bricks made from the soil bought from Mecca. It is considered one of the best architectural marvels by the Qutub Shahis.
Spanish Mosque
It is also known as the Mosque of the Moors due to its Hispanic (Moorish) architecture. It is unique and one-of-its-kind in India. The church-like appearance due to spires instead of minarets or domes is inspired from the Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba in Spain.
Telangana State Archeology museum
The Hyderabad museum is the oldest in Hyderabad. The archaeologist Henry Cousens discovered the site and began excavation around 1940 under the supervision of the Nizam of Hyderabad. The museum’s main attraction is the mummy of the Egyptian princess Naishu brought in 1930 to Hyderabad. It has bronze idols. Chariots, Kakatiya mandapam, Buddha, and other Nizami artifacts.
Shilpa Raman
It is an arts and crafts village created to preserve traditional crafts and cultural heritage. It is located in Madhapur, Hyderabad, and was established in 1992. The Rural museum and a Rock museum serve as the main attractions of this cultural center.
Shri Jagannath temple
It is a modern temple built in 2009 by the Odia community in Hyderabad with Lord Jagannath as the deity. The Rath Yatra festival happens annually and is attended by thousands of devotees.
Purani Haveli
Also known as the Masarrat Mahal Palace is the official residence of the Nizam. A U-shaped main building with European architecture, Mirror House, China Glass House are main attractions. The Nizam’s museum is currently used as an Industrial Training Institute. The palace in which the 6th and the 7th Nizams resided is now the DCP office. It has the world’s longest wardrobe with a wooden elevator inside it.