Hyderabad is a historically significant place. Tourists can book online train tickets to visit Hyderabad. The best time to visit Hyderabad is from October to March. Tourists can enjoy many historical and beautiful places in and around Hyderabad during this time. Let's look at some of the famous places in Hyderabad.
Charminar
Charminar is situated in Old Hyderabad. Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah built it in 1591. It is also known as the 'Arc de Triomphe of the East.' It has four towers in each corner and a small mosque on the tower's top floor. There are 45 prayer halls where the devotees come to worship. The place looks beautiful with proper lighting in the evening. The entry fees for Indians are Rs 5 and Rs 100 for foreigners. It is open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on all days.
Golconda Fort
The Qutub Shahi kings built the Golconda Fort. It is connected to the city and is a magnificent structure with 87 bastions and 8 gates. The fort has advanced acoustic systems, a proper water supply, the 'Rahban' cannon, and a beautiful light and sound show voiced by Amitabh Bachchan. The entry fee for Indians is Rs. 25 and Rs. 300 for foreigners. It is open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on all days.
Hussain Sagar Lake
The Hussain Sagar lake connected Secunderabad with Hyderabad. It is the largest artificial man-made lake in Asia. Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah built it in 1562 AD. The main attraction is the 16 m high Lord Buddha statue in the middle of the lake. Tourists can take a ferry ride to the statue. They can enjoy boating from different ranges of boats available. The tourists can enjoy dinner with a picturesque view from the 48-seater launch boat. There are no entry fees, but you have to check for the price of the boat rides. It is open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on all days.
Salar Jung Museum
Your visit to Hyderabad cannot be complete without a visit to the famous Salar Jung Museum. It houses 43,000 art objects, 47,000 printed books, and 9000 manuscripts. The collections were done by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan (Salar Jung III). Nawab Turab Ali Khan (Salar Jung I) and some of their descendants. It was opened to the public in 1968. It has 38 galleries and is famous for the British Musical clock. The entry fee for Indians is Rs. 20 and Rs. 500 for foreigners. It is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on all days.