Iconic Splendors of Hyderabad A Journey Through Historic Downtown

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Itinerary

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  An Ashurkhana is a place of mourning for Shia Muslims on Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram. Established by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1594. As a result, the city has numerous of Ashurkhanas, after completing the Charminar to mark the new city of Hyderabad in 1591. The brilliantly colored tile-mosaic decoration was completed under Abdullah Qutb Shah in 1611. After the Mughal conquest of Hyderabad, in a display of Sunni sectarianism, Aurangzeb used it as a horse stable for the Mughal cavalry.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Pathar Gatti was built during the reign of the last Nizam of Hyderabad State, Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1911. As the building was constructed in stone or Pathar, it was named Pathargatti. It was designed by the renowned engineer Vishveshwaraiah in a distinctive Osmanian architecture style.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Mir Alam Mandi Veg Market in Hyderabad is a well-known, historic wholesale vegetable market located at Mir Chowk, Pathar Gatti, with a daily opening from early morning until late evening. It is a bustling traditional market that sells a wide variety of fresh produce and has a long history, though recent restoration efforts for its infrastructure have faced delays. While known for fresh vegetables and groceries, it is also near several spice stores and is a popular spot for foodie tours.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Char Kaman - meaning four gates. After the completion of Charminar, at about 75m feet to its north, four lofty arches known as Char Kaman were built in 1592 by the founder along with Gulzar Houz. The names of the four arches are Charminar Kaman, Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman. The arches are fifty feet high, and demarcate an open square, in front of which a Qutb Shahi palace once existed

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Gulzar Houz was built 350 feet equidistant from the Char Kaman surrounding to it. Initially it was 12 sided then it turned octagonal and today it looks almost circular. It was an octagonal shaped water reservoir made for quenching the thirst of the soldiers, traders and travelers.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6

  Established in 1591 A.D. by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah, the famous tourist attractions in the world. Feast your eyes on Hyderabad's global icon that is strategically located in the midst of two other popular structures, the famous Laad Bazaar to the west and the granite ornamented Mecca Mosque to the southwest.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7

  Laad Bazaar or Choodia Bazaar is a market is a famous and historic market known for its shopping souvenirs and most importantly, bangles. It is definitely one of the oldest markets in Hyderabad and sparks up memories of its glittering past of sparklingly colorful bridal bazaar.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Purani Haveli is famous for its European and Indian architectural blend, a museum dedicated to the last Nizam, and the world's longest wardrobe. This historic palace in Hyderabad also features exquisite interiors, antique furniture, and a collection of gifts and artifacts belonging to Mir Osman Ali Khan.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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  The Mozamjahi Market in Hyderabad was built between 1933 and 1935 by the City Improvement Board during the rule of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. Named after the Nizam's son, Prince Moazzam Jah, it was intended as a fruit market and a modern commercial space to connect the city's older and newer areas. The market, known for its Indo-Saracenic architecture with a central clock tower, housed a variety of shops and has remained a vital cultural and commercial hub for over 85 years.

  Admission ticket free
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  Public Gardens in Nampally, Hyderabad, also known as Bagh-e-aam, is one of the city's oldest and largest gardens, originally established in 1846. It is a significant cultural and historical site that houses several public buildings, including the State Legislative Assembly, museums like the Art Museum and Health Museum, and cultural venues such as an open-air theatre. The park features lush green lawns, pathways, and a Mahatma Gandhi statue.

  Admission ticket free
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  Fateh Maidan, now known as the Lal Bahadur Shastri (LB) Stadium, has a history dating back to the Mughal Empire, when it was used as a camping ground during the Golconda siege in 1687 and was named "Victory Ground" after the victory. It later became a venue for public events and military parades during the Asaf Jahi dynasty, and was first used for military parades in 1853. The stadium was officially renamed in 1967 after former Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.

  Admission ticket free
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  The Telangana Assembly building's history is tied to a heritage structure originally built in 1905 for the 40th birthday of the 6th Nizam, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan. Initially functioning as the Mahabubiya Town Hall, it was designed in a fusion of Persian and Rajasthani styles and completed in 1913. After India's independence, it was designated as the State Legislative Assembly, and a new, adjoining building was constructed in 1985 to accommodate additional offices.

  Admission ticket free
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  Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped, man-made lake in Hyderabad, built in 1562 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, named after its architect, Hussain Shah Wali, to supply water for irrigation and the city's needs. Located on a tributary of the Musi River, it is the largest artificial lake in Asia and has historically been a significant water source and cultural landmark for Hyderabad.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  The Buddha statue in Hussain Sagar was carved by 200 sculptors under the leadership of Ganapathi Sthapati, after the project was initiated by then-Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao in the late 1980s, and it was erected in the lake in 1992. The monolithic statue is made from a single piece of white granite and stands 58 feet (18 meters) tall, weighing 350 tons.

  Admission ticket free
• 10

  Necklace Road, officially named PV Narasimha Rao (PVNR) Marg, was built as a beautification project around Hussain Sagar Lake, It is nicknamed "Necklace Road" because the road from Sanjivaiah Park to Tank Bund and back to NTR Gardens forms a loop that looks like a necklace from the sky.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

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