Half day tour Hyderabad including Mecca Masjid

Hyderabad, a vibrant city with the imposing Charminar at its heart, is a mixture of history, cuisine and eclectic experiences. While its Old City area is an impressive heritage haven with iconic monuments dotting its narrow lanes, its contemporary counterpart matches pace with its cosmopolitan population. The four-sided archway of Charminar, overlooking a bustling bazaar, is the centrepiece of the city around which the township developed. Located on the banks of the Musi River on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad reels you in with its heritage charm, accentuated by a vibrant culinary culture, much of which owes its curation to the erstwhile Nizam rulers. Explore this historical city and know more about the city.

1. 1

   Charminar

   30 min

   Meet your guide of the day at the lobby of your hotel and proceed for the sightseeing tour which have been planned for you. Admire Hyderabad's most iconic 16th century landmark, the 56-m-high Charminar. It is an imposing four-sided archway with four minarets soaring above its surrounding bustling market area. The structure was built to mark the founding of Hyderabad and the end of a plague that had devastated the city.

2. 2

   Mecca Masjid

   30 min

   Continue further to visit historic Mecca Masjid, located in the old city and adjacent to famous structure of Hyderabad, the Charminar. It finds place among largest mosques in India and is most important and largest one in the city. Start in 1614 by Sultan Muhmmad Qutub Shah, the mosque was complete in 1693 by Mughal Emperior Aurangzeb. The arched gallery displays the tombs of all the Nizam’s from the year 1803. The mosque derives its name from Mecca’s Grand mosque after which its design is modelled.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1 hour

   Drive on and reach at the 18th / 19th century opulent palace complex which is said to be the replica of the Shah’s Palace in Tehran, Iran. With the fusion of several architectural influences, the palace is renowned for its unique style. It boasts two ornate courtyards with gardens and magnificent buildings. One of the grandest attractions is the pillared Khilwat Mubarak (the Durbar Hall), a spectacular ceremony hall with 19 enormous Belgian crystal chandeliers. The palace houses a priceless collection of antiques, including one of vintage cars.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   1 hour

   Next visit The Grand Salar Jung Museum which is famous for housing one of the largest compilations of artefacts collected by one person. The museum is home to collections dating from the 2nd century BC to the early 20th century AD, from different cultures such as Hindu, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, Islam and Greek and Roman. The museum houses as many as 43,000 art objects and 50,000 manuscripts and books.

5. 5

   Hussain Sagar Lake

   Pass by

   While returning to your hotel drive past Hussain Sagar Lake, largest manmade lake built by local rulers in 1562. Also see a monolithic Budda Statue installed in the middle of the lake. After the sightseeing return back to comfort of your hotel room.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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