Hyderabad can be a best tourist place with a lot of attractions which represents a blend of its rich history and culture. Places like Charminar are the symbols of Hyderabad's iconic history. This popular tourist hub is a perfect place for entertainment with your friends or family. You can spend one day full fledgedly while exploring these places. In this article, we are showing you the list of the 9 best places to visit in Hyderabad in one day.
1. Charminar
Start your tour from Charminar and explore how four minars(pillars) are sculpted. This place is one of the best historical places in Hyderabad. Moving on to history, it is a monument situated on the east bank of Musi river and was built by the fifth ruler of Qutub Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591. At that times, a deadly disease “plague” was widespread and it was built to commemorate the beginning of the second Islamic millennium year.
2. Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is a hindu temple built on a 280 feet high hillock spread on a 13 acres plot. This temple was constructed by Birla Foundation and was opened in 176 by Swami Ranganathanda of Ramakrishna Mission. This temple houses main idols of lord Venkateswara, Padmavathi devi and Andal along with sub shrines of Ganesha, Shiva, Shakti, Lakshmi, Brahma, Hanuman and Saraswati.
3. Golconda Fort
Golconda fort is another historical place in Hyderabad which was built by Kakatiya ruler Prataparudra in 11th Century out of mud. This place got its name from the word Golla Konda for “Shepherd’s hill”. Visiting this place in the evenings will be best as you can also enjoy the sound & light shows from 7:00 PM after your walk to the top.
4. Chowmahalla Palace
Chowmahalla Palace, a palace of Nizams in Hyderabad. It was the official residence of Nizas during their ruling period. Now it was converted into a museum. The displays in the museum represents the origin and evolution of Hyderabad along with achievements and valuable contribution of the Nizams towards the development of the state.
5. Salar Jung Museum
The Salar Jung Museum is an art museum on the banks of Musi river. This is one of the world’s largest museums that contains the collection of sculptures, painting, carvings, textiles, ceramics, artefacts, clocks along with furniture from Japan, China, Burma, Nepal, India, Persia, Egypt, Europe and North America.
6. H.E.H Nizam Museum
Nizam museum is a palace of the Nizams during their ruling time. Now this museum showcases gifts received by the last Nizam Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII on his silver jubilee celebrations. That includes a golden throne, a gold tiffin box inlaid with diamonds, glass painting of Mir Osman Ali Khan, a wooden writing box studded with mother-of-pearl, diamonds and other precious stones, silver coffee cups and more.
7. Hussain Sagar
Hussain Sagar also known as Tank Bund is a heart shaped lake in Hyderabad built by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah in 1562. It is spread across an area of 57 sq. km. Visiting this lake in evening is the best thing as it depicts the best scenic views with colorful lights.
8. Lumbini Park
Lumbini Park is a best place to visit in Hyderabad. It is a small urban park covering 7.5 acres of land adjacent to Hussain Sagar. Boating is one of the best attractions here and visitors can enjoy a laser show at 7:15 PM along with a rhythmic musical fountain show.
9. NTR Gardens
The next best place that can be visited in Hyderabad is NTR Gardens. This is a park within 36 acres and is named after the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N.T.Rama Rao. Visitors can explore a variety of plants, souvenir complex, restaurants and a waterfall. You can also take a visitors train.
These are the 9 best places that can be visited in Hyderabad for one day. So, plan a one day tour to Hyderabad and explore all such wonderful historical & cultural places and have a lot of entertainment and fun.
