How to Visit Hyderabad

Transcript Just a few miles outside Hyderabad is the ruined city of Golconda Fort, with its beautiful ancient architecture. This was once the capital of the ancient Golconda Sultanate, and it was built by three dynasties before the Qutub Shahi dynasty moved to construct Hyderabad itself. The ruins that have endured for 800 years are …

Transcript The Charminar is to Hyderabad what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, or the Statue of Liberty to New York City. This iconic mosque is widely known as the center of historic Hyderabad. When exactly the Charminar was built is unknown, but it is believed to have been the first building to be constructed …

Transcript One of Hyderabad’s biggest draws is the history that remains alongside the bustling modernity, and one of the best examples of that history is the majestic Chowmahalla Palace. This was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, where the Nizam sultans received their most important guests–so of course it had to be an impressive …

Transcript As long as you have a map and are careful about the traffic on unpaved roads, Hyderabad’s most interesting neighborhoods are best explored on foot. But they’re kind of spread out, so you’ll need some help getting around between them. Buses are one good option–the routes cover pretty much anywhere you’ll want to go, …

Transcript Your biggest concern when deciding what time of year to visit Hyderabad is likely to be the weather. The summer months can be scorching, with temperatures over 100 º F, though evenings and mornings will usually be a little cooler. The hottest month of the year is May, so avoid going to Hyderabad then …

Transcript Hyderabad’s culture and history might be its biggest attractions, and what better way to educate yourself than by paying a visit to one of Hyderabad’s museums? The Salar Jung Museum is one of India’s most famous museums, with a huge collection of art and antiques dating from ancient times to the twentieth century, and …

Transcript Hyderabad is a vast old city, and the biggest draw for visitors is undoubtedly the rich history and culture that can be experienced through its many attractions. Start with the majestic Chowmahalla Palace–this was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, so it’s one of Hyderabad’s biggest and most beautiful palaces for a reason. …

Transcript Hyderabad, capital of the south Indian state Andhra Pradesh, is hundreds of years old, but it has a booming technology industry. The combination of the old and the new is what makes Hyderabad such a fascinating place. Start in Purana Shahr, the Old City, located in southern Hyderabad. This is where Hyderabad was founded, …