Surrounded by a lake the largest populated city of Southern India Hyderabad tourism has the perfect blend of ancient history and upscale modernization. The representation of Persian architecture and the very existence of these historical monuments and Bazaars continue to make Hyderabad tourism a commercial success continually.
Known for its pearls and cuisines much of the Mughal influence is seen in abundance in Hyderabad. Hyderabad tourism comprise of visit to heritage sites like the Charminar which now is mostly in relics, The Golconda fort, the Mecca Masjid. A lot of Indo-Islamic, Mughal and European influence can be seen on these historic monuments. Precisely why the city is also referred to as “Best heritage city of India”!
Constructed by the Paigah family the Paigah palace, Asman garh Palace, Basheer Bagh Palace and Spanish mosque are other noted landmarks in Hyderabad.
The Chowmahalla palace is one of the oldest monuments that display the precision work of Nizam architecture. Hyderabad tourism is never complete without a visit to the historic bazaars- Laad bazaar and Medina Circle.
Hyderabad heritage tourism
Most of these heritage buildings and monuments lie in the old city. Surrounded by the Lake Hussein Sagar, Hyderabad and Secunderabad are just a giant circle around the lake away from each other. Hyderabad tourism is a perfect blend of old and new. The old city is home to several heritage centers, monuments, architecture, cuisine and the new is the commercial success with all latest amenities and trends. In most big cities you would find new replacing the old however with Hyderabad its old remains old and new changes are happening in the other half which is remarkable.
The HITEC city is the IT hub of Hyderabad. Major corporate giants have set a strong foothold in establishing their business here and this reflects the makeover Hyderabad has received in recent years. While in Hyderabad the Golconda paintings are worth paying a visit in Salar Jung Museum. Hyderabad tourism comprises of visits to other museums – Andhra Pradesh archaeology Museum, the Nizam museum, city museum and Birla science museum – that have on display paintings that were drawn by hand. The paintings complete your trip to Hyderabad