Visit the ‘City of Pearls’: Hyderabad

  • Posted on February, 15, 2014

Visit the 'City of Pearls': Hyderabad

The City of Nizams, Hyderabad is a 400-year-old metropolitan that was established by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. The city has a long history with the Rajas and Maharajas.

It is one of the finest imperial residencies of India. The city is the largest in terms of area in Andhra Pradesh.

Hyderabad’s natural reserves and exotic water bodies, making it a ‘perfect holiday destination’ for everyone.

The name Hyderabad means Hyder’s address or ‘lion’s city’. It was under constant fights over its conquering issues, in the historic era.

Hence, the city consists of many remarkable monuments which portray the victory of many rulers who changed from time to time.

These monuments are now important tourist destinations and heritage sights. Book your flights to Hyderabad now for an out-of-the-world experience.

The city has everything, from gardens to lakes, monuments to hotels, street food to the Nawabi delicacies, and much more in store for every category of people.

To know more about this city, there are some points which you should be well aware of before you step into journeying the city by yourself or in someone’s company.

How to Get There

Advance booking of flights in the peak months, like September, November, and February, is strictly advisable.

Moreover, you can even expect heavy rush of people visiting the place during this season.

You can also get cheap airfare deals to India from a good flight booking agent.

In other seasons, regular flights take off from both domestic as well as international airports. You may, however, use the road and rail services too. But this might be a costly affair.

Popular Places to Visit

1. Charminar

The mesmerizing Charminar stands as the epitome of the city for long. Its four minarets stand tall up to 48.7m height.

Visiting the monument explains its history with Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah and depicts the effort the founder made to keep it intact.

2. Mecca Masjid

As Hyderabad was ruled under the Mughals for the longest time, this Mosque was built in their ruling era.

This granite-stoned mosque contains a 180 feet long, 220 feet wide and 75 feet high praying hall. It is the main attraction and also one of the landmarks of the city. It stands with dignity since 1694.

3. Golconda Fort

The capital of the Qutb Shahi Empire, the Golconda Fort, is known for its lavish palaces, creatively designed water flowing systems and a gun that belongs to Fateh Rahben.

The fort remains open for foreign tourists as well as local people in the area. You need to spare at least two hours to do justice in visiting the Fort.

4. Birla Mandir

Strongly built over the Naubath Pahad of Hyderabad’s modernized part. Constructed with pure white marbles, the temple has numerous tourists coming early morning.

You cannot wear shoes inside the temple premises. Also, you cannot take a mobile or other electronic accessories but every group of tourists will get an armoire.

5. Nizam’s Museum

A must visit place in your list should be the Purani Haveli, where the antique collectibles are kept.

It should be the Nizam’s Museum. The Museum holds the oldest of the Nizam’s belongings. Do visit it.

Taste of Hyderabad

If you want to set your ride for Hyderabad, prepare yourself to eat the spiciest food you have ever eaten.

The city serves with roadside chats, rasam, chepala pulusu and gongura mutton. All these delicacies are just the cheapest tickets to India away.

The city also has taste buds for heavy non-vegetarian dishes. Its most famous dish is biryani. Do try it on your visit.

1. Hotels to Stay

Hyderabad is the city of tourists and so it includes many luxurious as well as sober stay-inns.

All the minor and major roadsides have these hotels that offer places to stay. Some may even help you with a tourist guide to ease your visit.

2. Places to Shop

The city once was the place where Kohinoor was kept. Now it is famous for its pearls and handicrafts. You can buy them from any street market or sophisticated malls.

Hyderabad’s art is predominant among the native crowd and this also illustrates in the clothing of the people there.

3. Languages Spoken

If you want to travel on your own, then you must know the languages that are spoken in Hyderabad.

Mainly you will find Telegu and Urdu speaking people. It’s not necessary to have the entire language’s knowledge.

After you have booked Los Angeles to Hyderabad flights you should be ready to encounter variety in a language in culture.

But you should be having a little knowledge enough to communicate with the localities.

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