Hyderabad, the capital city of the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, is a historical place where various dynasties and rulers have left an indelible imprint on its psyche and history. Once a centre to Mughals and the Nizams, the city now takes pride in its glorious past through its monuments and structures. From historical monuments to palaces to religious places to museums to planetarium to lakes to parks and gardens, Hyderabad has everything to be a tourists delight.

Historical monuments give an identity to Hyderabad, and some of them include the Mecca Masjid, Charminar, Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Paigah Tombs etc. The city's royalty and splendid past is best reflected in its palaces, which are a marvel of architecture. Some of popular palaces include Chowmahalla Palace, Asman Garh Palace, Falaknuma Palace, Taramati Baradari, Purani Haveli and King Kothi Palace etc.

Hyderabad has many religious places representing different faiths and sect, like Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Birla Mandir, Ananda Buddha Vihara, Jagannath Temple etc. Besides them, charming lakes, beautiful parks, green gardens, historical museums et al make their present felt for tourists here. There is the world-popular Ramoji Film City as well to get a glimpse of film-making.

Golconda Fort

It’s believed that the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad once governed the fate and destiny of the southern India. Located to the west of the city, the fort evoked awe for its extensive and elevated fortifications. It originally belonged to the Kakatiyas of Warangal before being ceded to the Baihmanis in the 13th century AD. Later, it served as the capital of the Qutb Shahi kings during 15and 16th century AD. In 1687, Aurangazeb annexed ...

Charminar

Charminar is not only a landmark building of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh but also one of famous historical monuments in India. Built in 1591 CE, this majestic mosque is near the bank of River Musi and holds a proud of place in the echelons of Indian history. The mosque was built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shahi, the fifth sultan of the Qutub Shahi dynasty to symbolize the end of the deadly plague that had Hyderabad in its grip.  The word Charmina...

Hussain Sagar Lake

The man-made Hussain Sagar Lake is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the historic city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Located just 2km away from the heart of the city, this largest artificial lake in Asia links two parts of the city - Secunderabad and Hyderabad - to each other. On the tributary of River Musi, it was built to meet the water needs of the city apart from providing for irrigation purposes. The Hussain Sagar Lake beautifi...

Qutub Shahi Tombs

The Qutub Shahi Tombs are one of the most popular and among the oldest monuments in the historic city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. They consist tombs of 7 Qutub Sahi rulers and invite visitors for their architectural value and historical significance. Located some 850 meters away from the Banjara Darwaza of Golconda Fort, these tombs are a charming blend of Persian and Indian architectural styles with the visibleinfluences of styles as varied as...

Moula Ali Dargah

The historical city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh has numerous popular sites of religious significance and the Moula Ali Dargah is one of them. Located on the top of the Moula Ali Hill, this dargah was built during the era of Asaf Jahi to honor Hazrat Ali. The dargah is on the hill that features among 11 of the city’s heritage sites. This dargah is a truly secular site in the city drawing devotees from all faiths and religions. Every year...

Chilkur Balaji Temple

Chilkur is a small yet scared village located some 30 km from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. This picturesque spot has become a famous pilgrimage as it is home to the Chilkur Balaji Temple. The temple is located on the banks of Osman Sagar Lake and attracts a big number of from all parts of the country. More so, it also features among the oldest temples in the state of Telangana. The 500-year old Chilkur Balaji Temple has a charming architecture and...