Top 5 Must-Visit Places in Hyderabad

Traveling with family is fun. Well, even more when the destination is Hyderabad. It’s not just visiting some fun places and eating some authentic food. It’s about travelling through history, discovering rich heritage and culture; experiencing culinary customs, and so much more. Here are some great places you absolutely must visit if you ever drop by the capital city of Telangana, the new formed state.

• Golconda Fort: 

The Golconda fort received its name from the term “gola konda” that translates to the native language meaning shepherd’s hill. The fort dates back to the 13^th century when it was under the rule of the Yadava dynasty and has sat through the ruling of many like the Kakatiya dynasty, the Bahamani dynasty, and later of course the Mughal Dynasty. It is famous for its acoustic effects where if you clap in Fateh Darwaza, it reverberates back the entire way and is clearly heard in the other end at Bala Hissar, nearly a kilometre away.

• Charminar: 

                               

This monument is located in the heart of the main city. The monument was constructed in 1591 by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah. It was constructed while keeping the idea of warding away serious epidemic that was the result of thousands of death in that era. Charminar consists of 45 prayer spaces in total and a mosque.

• Hussain Sagar Lake: 

 Hussain Sagar Lake holds the record for being the largest man-made lake in the entire Asian continent. Connecting the twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad, the lake was created in 1562 AD during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah. It consists of a Buddha statue that is 16 meters tall and you can also take a leisurely boat ride in the (not-so) clear waters.

• Salarjung Museum: 

 

Founded in the year 1951, Salarjung Museum is a stunning architectural site housing collections from Mir Yousaf Ali Khan, also known as Salar Jung III. With huge amount of artefacts that have been classified into different sections of Indian Art, Middle Eastern Art, European Art and so on, the museum is famous for its sculptures and bronze statues from very early civilizations.

• Birla Mandir: Just on the southern tip of Hussain Sagar, sitting on the top of a hill is Birla Mandir. Built with beautiful white marble, it provides a picturesque view of the whole city and the water body. The architecture is modelled in a South Indian temple structure and adds a touch of freshness to the view with all the greenery around it.

Hyderabad has a lot to offer if you get a right start. Covering the entire tourist spots would take about 3- 4 days, so do give it a visit with your family. Also if you visit Hyderabad, you cannot leave without tasting some of its culinary delicacies like the famous Hyderabadi Biryani.