Half Day Private Hyderabad Sightseeing Tour

Visit in the morning, when the weather is perfect to climb 360 steps one way. Originally, 12th Cen Kakatiya Fort of Hindu rulers is 12 kms from city. Clap while you nap at the entrance. Fascinating views from Baradari (400 ft) plains and royal necropolis. The outer wall is 8 kms with 87 semi-circular bastions and 8 gates. In 1687 it fell to the marching Aurangzeb by means of treachery, latter used a prison by Nizams. Fabled treasure like Koh-i-noor is looted. Huge blocks of cut stone butting onto natural outcrops of granite, with several buildings for living, treasury, harems, mosques, baghs, baths and barracks. Royal Necropolis are located, North west of the fort, out through Banjara Gate. Mostly from QUTUB Shahi period, large tombs have their own mosques. Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah and Kulsum Begum Tombs are worth visiting. The sound and light show inside the fort is the best in India.

1. 1

   Golconda Fort

   2 hours

   Situated west of Hyderabad, Golkonda Fort is like a tiny kingdom in itself. Colossal stone walls, rusted gates and ruins, reveal secrets of the Golkonda Fort, its grandeur and a bygone era. It was once a city of diamond trade and hence some brilliant gems like the koh-i-Noor and the Darya-i-Noor were excavated from the mines around Golkonda.

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   Qutb Shahi Tombs

   30 min

   North west of the fort, out through Banjara Gate. Mostly from QUTUB Shahi period, large tombs have their own mosques. Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah and Kulsum Begum Tombs are worth visiting. The sound and light show inside the fort is the best in India.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.