Cool places to visit in Hyderabad from Historical places, shopping areas, resorts, Fun places to enjoy.

1. Cool Places to Visit in Hyderabad

2. • The Pearl City “HYDERABAD” with
its unmatched of history and
modernity, hypnotizes everyone,
whoever sets his/her foot in this
beautiful city of Nizam’s. With a
history as old as 400 years and the
status of metropolitan city,
Hyderabad promises a unique
refreshing experience to all.
• From historical monuments to
natural getaways to mouth-
watering world-famous cuisine to
appealing shopping places and
thrilling entertainment parks, this
city has it all to keep you glued.
• There are many tourist places to
visit in Hyderabad, from families,
young group of friends, children to
senior citizens, everyone will find
something of their interest in
Hyderabad.

3. • This city is a place worth visiting at least
once in a lifetime. No one can soak in the
multifarious charms which the city has to
offer in a limited time.
• The city of Hyderabad depicts an
interesting confluence of the traditional
and the modern, the past and the present.
So, don’t feel betrayed by these
inventions, synonymous of modernity as
alongside the metropolis Hyderabad, also
exists the Old City with an altogether
unique charm of its own.
• The Old City is composed of a maze of
disorienting alleyways that expand outward
from the Charminar. Most of the historical
attractions are situated in the old city.
Here is a list of the most popular tourist
spots in Hyderabad; the ones which you
mustn’t miss:

4. CHARMINAR:
The capital city of Telangana,
Hyderabad is a popular tourist
destination and presents its
visitors with a mesmerising
contrast of age-old traditions,
culture at one end and modern
facilities, amenities of a
metropolitan city at the other
end. Hyderabad is one city, which
has no dearth of tourist
attractions.

5. • The very well-known Charminar of
Hyderabad is located at the Old
City. This square-shaped structure
with a height of 56 m and breadth of
30 m was constructed in 1591. It
was built by Sultan Mohammed Quli
Qutub Shah in the honor of his wife
Baghmati.
• Also referred to as the ‘Arc de
Triomphe of the East’, Charminar is
adorned with four towers in each
corner. The minarets on each side is
of 48.7 m height, each with four
stor23y23yeys. Charminar has a
small mosque as well on the top
floor. There are 45 prayer spaces
which are still visited by people,
particularly on Fridays. Lighting in
the evening is quite glamorous and
makes for a worth watching site

6. Laad Bazaar:
• One of the oldest and most popular
shopping areas of Hyderabad, Laad
Bazaar is located adjacent to
Charminar.
• It is said that this market was
equally lively even during the times
of the Qutub Shahis and the
Nizam’s. Presenting an ages-old
heritage, the “Laad Bazaar” has got
its name from the word “Laad”
meaning Lacquer.
• This market boasts of incomparable
varieties of bangles, from
traditional wares to clothes to zari
and embroidery works to pearls and
semi-precious jewellery, you get
everything here.

7. Hussain Sagar Lake:
Connecting the twin
cities, Hussain Sagar
Lake boasts of being the
largest artificial lake in
Asia. On the tributary of
Musi River, it was
excavated during Ibrahim
Quli Qutub Shah’s reign,
in 1562 AD. It has got its
name after Hussain Shah
Wali.

8. • The main attraction is 16 m high
white granite statue of Lord Buddha
with a weight of 350 tonnes, situated
at the middle of the lake.
• The lighting show here is worth
watching.
• One can take a ferry ride to the
statue, which takes and brings back
visitors at regular intervals. One can
indulge in various recreational
activities which are offered here
such as boating with the choice of
speed boats as well as motorboats,
water-skiing, parasailing and
cruising. The 48 seater launch
offering dinner to its guests is a
perfect place for private parties.

9. JALAVIHAR:
• Located at the Necklace Road, JalaVihar,
family entertainment park, enjoys a prime
location. Suitable for both kids and adults, it
offers an amazing range of water activities.
Some of these are River ride, Tilt bucket,
Mushroom Umbrella, Family slide, Mini aqua
trailers, Float slide, Pendulum, etc.
• Not just water rides, families can have fun-
filled moments at games like Mini train,
Super-Jet, Battery bikes, Mini Coarsely,
Battery cars, Mini rainbow wheel, Air hockey,
Basketball, Bungee Trampoline, etc. The
party zone here is perfect for all kinds of
family functions. It also houses an
amphitheatre and the Aesthetic Vedhika.

10. HEAVEN GAITS RESORTS :
• Located at Moinabad 27 km away
from Hyderabad. Take a break
from your busy schedule and enjoy
a small vacation amidst the
verdant greenery and the scenic
beauty of nature being offered by
Heaven Gaits Resort.
• This resort serves as a perfect
getaway in order to rejuvenate
your mind and soul from the
monotonous everyday life of yours
prevailing in the city. The design
and the architecture of this resort
are quite minimalistic and subtle,
which in turn makes the guests
feel at home away from home,
and thus makes it one of the best
resorts in Hyderabad.

11. • The landscaping of this resort has been
done very nicely with well-spread lawns,
swimming pool, small gardens and very
beautiful lush green surroundings that offer
tourists an opportunity to chill out in the
refreshing atmosphere of the resort while
enjoying the beauty of nature at its fullest.
In terms of accommodation, the resort
provides luxurious apartments with AC
rooms with all of them being equipped with
modern amenities and facilities to make
guests feel relaxed and comfortable. Apart
from being a family vacation spot this resort
also serves as a prominent event venue for
organizing party like marriage functions or
business meetings.

12. KBR NATIONAL PARK:
• KBR National Park is one of the most
popular and one of the largest parks of
Hyderabad. With a rich flora and fauna,
it offers lush green setting and a
refreshing environment for the visitors to
spend some relaxing moments.
• This national park boasts of having more
than 100 species of birds, 20 species of
reptiles and 15 species of butterflies. You
can experience its natural beauty
by having a walk in the park. People also
visit it to sit amidst its rich flora.

13. TAJ FALAKNUMA PALACE:
• On a 2000-foot high hill, Falaknuma Palace
is located just at a distance of 5 km from
the historic monument Charminar. Built by
the Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra, it took close to
9 long years for its completion. However,
later in 1897, it was purchased by Nizam
VI to serve the purpose of royal guest
house.
• It boasts of a rich collection which ranges
from Jade collection to rare paintings,
manuscripts, books and furniture to
statues. In 2000, it was taken over by Taj
Group and converted into a 5-star luxury
hotel, although the essence has still been
preserved with much caution.

14. Chowmahalla Palace:
Chowmahalla Palace, with literal
meaning of ‘four palaces’ in Urdu
language was built in the 18th century. It
was during the reign of fifth Nizam,
Afzar-ud-Daulah, Asaf Jav V, from 1857
to 1869, that the palace was completed.
Initially spread across an area of 45
acres, the palace now covers 12 acres of
land. The palace has two courtyards —
the northern courtyard and the southern
courtyard.

15. The southern courtyard has four palaces which are Afzal Mahal, Tahniyat Mahal,
Mahtab Mahal, and Aftab Mahal. Out of these, Aftab Mahal is the biggest of all,
with two storeys.
Khilwat Mubarak, the heart of the palace, Clock Tower, Council Hall and Roshan
Bungalow are other worth visiting sections of it. It has been opened for public
viewing since 2005.

16. NTR
Gardens:
• Spread over an area of 36 acres, the captivating NTR Gardens was developed
in the memory of late Shri N T Rama Rao. Not just lush green landscape, this
park also has a wide range of recreational choices for visitors such as
boating, machan tree, etc.
• There is ample of place, especially for children. You will have ample of
eating options as well, including cafes, restaurant and eat out joints. The
mini-train offering a short ride through the park is major attractions.

17. Botanical Gardens:
Located in Madhapur, near the Hi-tech City,
Botanical Gardens have been developed by
Forest Department. It is spread over an
area of 120 acres.
• Opened with just 5 sectors, it has now 19
Vanams or sectors. Botanical Garden has
a rich collection of flora with a range
that includes ornamental plants,
bamboos, palm trees, fruit and timber
trees, medicinal plants and aquatic
plants.
• Bamboo Sector and the Palm sector are
two of the most attractive sections of the
garden. The presence of breathtaking
flowers and rare plants makes this place
quite attractive.

18. Paigah Tombs:
• A compelling blend of
Asaf Jah and Rajputana
style of architecture,
Paigah Tombs are
situated just 10 km
away from Charminar in
the Old City. They
present a perfect
example of Indo
Saracenic architecture.

19. • Made up of marble it has
captivating interiors and an
impressive jaali work.
• These attention-grabbing tombs
are the graves of prominent
members of the Paigah family
such as of Shams-ul-Umra, Viqar-
ul-Umara, Asman Jah and many
others.
• Paigahs were the only noble
family who were permitted to
have their own set of army, apart
from the Nizams. They had
married the daughters of Nizams.

20. Necklace Road:
Resembling a necklace, the
Necklace Road of
Hyderabad is stretched over
3 km length. Said to be
inspired by the Queen’s
Necklace of Mumbai, it acts
as a connecting point to the
three major parts.

21. • This road connects NTR Gardens, Lumbini Park and Sanjeevaiah Park, running from NTR
Gardens and Lumbini Parks to Sanjeevaiah Park, in turn forming a shape of necklace. It is
adjacent to the Hussain Sagar Lake where you can find a variety of entertainment
choices.
• Boating is one of the most activities along with lighting show at the Buddha statue. The
eat street here serves as a popular hangout place with an extensive range of food stalls.

22. Durgam Cheruvu:
• Durgam Cheruvu is located quite close to
the Hi-Tech city. It lies hidden between
various granite rocks and hence is
referred to as Secret Lake too. It is also
called with the names of Madhapur Lake.
• There are rocks which have surrounded
the lake, spread over an area of 63 acres
which are approximately 2500 million
years old. It is also said that the water of
the lake was used as drinking water in
Golconda Fort.
• There are facilities for a range of
activities here at the lake such as pedal
boating, camping as well as trekking. You
will also find cafeteria by the lakeside.

23. Button Eyes Resort:
If you want to break away from
the routine. When you want to
rejuvenate yourself. At times
when you want to be with just
yourself and your dear ones. Or
when you want to party forever
and ever. This is the right
place. Button Eyes is where you
have to head for. To spend time
in solitude with your loved
ones, for family get-
together and corporate outings,
Button Eyes is the ideal place.

24. Taramati Baradari
Resort:
This Hyderabad resort is also among the
renowned mountains of this city, giving
the visitors an insight into the culture
of the place. Before a resort, this place
was used as an auditorium that
consisted of a music hall with 12
entrances.
Not just limited to staying, the resort
also organizes numerous recreational
facilities to bring a tinge of excitement
in your stay. Rendering a perfect
getaway for you to experience, a stay
at the lavish dwelling will bring you the
best moments of your journey.

25. • To get a glimpse of modern
Hyderabad, visit the Hi Tec-
City. Largest go-karting circuit
in India.
• Runway 9 is another place to go
if you are in mood of some
excitement.
• If you are up for a peaceful yet
refreshing vacation try-out the
resorts JalaVihar, Heavengaits
Resorts, Taramati Baradari
resorts and many more exciting
resorts in Hyderabad.
• Enjoy varieties of things @
Hyderabad.