Hyderabad Tour
 

Hyderabad, A charming blend of the ancient and the modern, also known as the Istanbul of India, is a vital centre of Islamic culture, and central India's answer to the Mughal grandeur of the northern cities of Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. Consisting of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, it is the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It boasts of some fine examples of Qutab Shahi architecture - the Jami Masjid, the Mecca Masjid, Toli Masjid, and of course, the impressive symbol of Hyderabad, the Charminar.


Charminar, the massive arch built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 to propitiate the evil forces from destroying his new city with the plague. The symbol of the city, the Charminar, looming at a height of 56 m, is an impressive square gateway with four minarets.

Mecca Masjid, one of the largest in the world, said to accomodate upto 10,000 worshippers. The foundation of the mosque was laid during the reign of Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1614, but it was completed only in 1687, when the Golconda Kingdom was annexed by Emperor Aurangzeb.

Birla Mandir (Naubat Prahad), a splendid temple built entirely out of white marble, stands on a hill, which overlooks the south end of Hussain Sagar.


Accessibility

Air:
Hyderabad is well connected to the main Indian cities like Chennai, Delhi, Cochin, and Mumbai etc through airways.

Rail:
Regular train services connect Hyderabad to all the major cities in India.

Road:
Regular bus services are available for Hyderabad to all the main cities.