Hyderabad

Hyderabad is a living fantasy for the lovers of architecture, history and arts. Even though Hyderabad has experienced extreme commercialization, it still has a beautiful old-world charm which makes it stand out of all other Indian cities. Here you can find some of the oldest old mosques and vibrant bazaars. Food is an obsession among the locals here and thus, one can savour the tastiest food here.

Hyderabad is home to numerous ancient places and Golconda Fort remains on the top of the list. The fort is made of mud on a 400ft hill. Even though it is in ruins today, its charms are worth exploring. It is home to numerous armouries, mosques, granaries, reservoirs, etc. Char Minar is another landmark attraction of the city surrounded by Mecca Masjid. It has 4 minarets and rises to a height of 50ft.

Also visit Shri Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad which was raised by the local Oriya community. This temple is actually a replica of the original temple in Puri. Devotees flock here to worship Lord Jagannath, and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. Birla Mandir is another famous place of worship in the city flaunting mixed architectural styles from Odhisha and South Indian. The temple has been adorned with scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata on the walls. Mecca Masjid is one of the major heritage monuments in Hyderabad known for its significant location. It has an impressive structure and grand architecture.

Bollywood lovers must make a trip to the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Sprawling across 2,000acre, this place has a magical theme around cinema. Here you can witness live shows apart from having fun at multi-cuisine restaurants, shopping centres, kids’ park, and a bird park.

How to Reach:
By Air: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is a major airport serving Hyderabad.
By Rail: Hyderabad has a wide rail network which connects it with all parts of India.
By Road: Hyderabad is served by both government and private buses from all towns cities in Andhra and Telangana.