Private tour of Hyderabad with lunch for a cultural immersion
Relive the glorious past of Hyderabad when it was one of the richest and most powerful cities in the world, in the company of an expert. Take a peek into the opulent lives of the Nizams who used diamonds as paper weights! Unravel the secrets of Qutub Shahi Kings who founded the city. The itinerary covers the spellbinding Golconda Fort, majestic Qutub Shahi tombs, the lavish Chowmahalla Palace of the Nizams and romantic Charminar, the most iconic monument of Hyderabad.
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Fridays
revised itinerary: Choumahalla Palace are closed on Fridays so we will instead visit Birla Mandir
Pickup included
What's included in Private tour of Hyderabad with lunch for a cultural immersion
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Golconda Fort
We head out to Golconda, located 11 km away from the Hyderabad City. The Golconda fort is arguably the greatest hill fortress of India. Built in AD 1143 as a mud fort, it was fortified between the 14th and 17th centuries and served as the principle Palace of the Bahmani Sultans and the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Our guide will bring alive the history of this Fort and how it shaped the future of Hyderabad and its people.
Qutub Shahi Tombs were erected in the memory of the old kings of Golconda. The arch, columns, dome minarets, and galleries look exquisite and are surrounded by gardens called Ibrahim Bagh. As per legend, these tombs were revered during the rule of the Qutub Shahi Kings and even criminals taking refuge here were pardoned.
Choumahalla, the Palace of the Nizams who were at one time the richest people in the world is the next halt in this Hyderabad City Tour. Some of the noteworthy sections in this Palace include a water fountain, vintage cars, intricate carvings, glass chandeliers and the grand durbar hall. During the heydays of the Nizams, as many as 7000 attendants used to man this Palace! Our guide will give you an insight into the personal and political life of Nizams of Hyderabad.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick and drop
- Vegetarian south Indian lunch. Cuisine change will cost extra.
- Guide
- Private Car
- entrance charges
- Beverages or any additional food order
- Airport pick up (will cost extra)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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