This is your call to explore the city of pearls, Hyderabad! Spend an entire day visiting famous destinations in the Telugu capital. Listen to interesting facts about Golconda Fort and the nearby area, and walk across the Qutub Shahi Tombs complex's lush green garden.
Enter the Mecca Masjid, built from sand brought from Mecca city, and capture your moments while seeing Charminar. Notice the vast antique collection on display at Salar Jung Museum and get to see a mixture of architectural work at Chowmahalla Palace.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Shared boat ride
✔ Air-con vehicle
✔ English speaking professional licensed guide
✔ Pick up & drop off from all hotels located in Hyderabad city
✖ Souvenirs
✖ Meals i.e. Lunch (Approx. INR 250 per person)
✖ Entry tickets to Monuments & Museum (Approx. INR 1120 per person)
Pickup Locations
1. Oriana
2. Hotel Royal Comfort Madhapur
3. FabExpress Tourist Plaza
4. Gokul Lodge
5. OYO 75401 Hotel Marigold
6. SPOT ON 67469 Hotel Rahath Lodge
7. Capital O 39451 Prowell Caprock
8. Hotel Saipearl
9. Super Townhouse Oak Rai Durg
10. Fabhotel Sk Grand
11. Pearl Regency by Vashishtha Hotel
12. OYO 79037 Metro Lodge
13. Iroomz Hotel Sagar Grand
14. ZO Rooms SR Nagar
15. FabExpress Simra Relax Inn
16. Super Hotel O Karmanghat Near Tkr Khaman
17. Collection O Ghanta Ghar
18. Flagship Seeri lodge
19. OYO 9303 Celebrity Skyhy Rooms
20. OYO Flagship 810272 Hotel Raghavendra Lodge
Additional Info: Pick-up and drop-off are available from all hotels located in Hyderabad city.
Itinerary
1
Golconda Fort
The day-long tour begins around 10AM with a pick up. Hop on the ride to Golconda Fort, a granite-built fortress from the Qutub Shahi dynasty's period. Listen to your guide as he spills knowledge on this fortress. Throughout history this region has been known for its miraculous mines & diamonds - be it Kohinoor or the Hope diamond. Although over the years diamond mines have become inactive.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Qutb Shahi Tombs
Your destination will be the nearby Qutub Shahi Tombs which includes seven tombs of Qutub Shahi kings that ruled over two centuries. From there, you will be taken to Mecca Masjid
Duration: 55 minutes
3
Mecca Masjid
One of the largest mosques in India. It is believed that the soil of this mosque was brought from the holy Mecca city.
After sightseeing at the mosque, you will be served lunch at the local restaurant. Enjoy your fresh meal before heading to your next destination i.e. Charminar, the icon of Hyderabad.
Duration: 1.25 hours
4
Charminar
It is perceived that this Minar was built as a sign of victory over the plague around 450 years ago. See the beautiful work of limestone, granite, & marble at this historical site.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Salar Jung Museum
Next, you will visit Salar Jung Museum, the 3rd biggest museum in India. This museum houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world by Mir Yusuf Ali Khan popularly known as Salar Jung III, an art collector & also the then Prime Minister of Hyderabad Deccan during seven Nizam's reign.
Duration: 1.6666666666667 hours
6
Chowmahalla Palace
Following this, your driver will take you to Chowmahalla Palace, the former residence of Nizams of Hyderabad. Here you will come across a mixture of architectural styles (Rajasthani, European, along with Persian).
Duration: 50 minutes
7
Hussain Sagar Lake
At last, you will be escorted to Hussain Sagar, a beautiful heart-shaped lake perfect for spending a nice evening. Spend a wonderful time at the nearby NTR garden area where a boat ride is also awaiting you. After a sweet & calm boat ride you will be sent back to your hotel.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
