Hyderabad, a vibrant city with the imposing Charminar at its heart, is a mixture of history, cuisine and eclectic experiences. While its Old City area is an impressive heritage haven with iconic monuments dotting its narrow lanes, its contemporary counterpart matches pace with its cosmopolitan population. The four-sided archway of Charminar, overlooking a bustling bazaar, is the centrepiece of the city around which the township developed. Located on the banks of the Musi River on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad reels you in with its heritage charm, accentuated by a vibrant culinary culture, much of which owes its curation to the erstwhile Nizam rulers. Explore this historical city and know mor...
Points forts
4 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
4 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
guide local parlant anglais
Frais d'entrée
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Excursion d'une demi-journée à Hyderabad, y compris la mosquée de la Mecque
Hyderabad
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Hyderabad, a vibrant city with the imposing Charminar at its heart, is a mixture of history, cuisine and eclectic experiences. While its Old City area is an impressive heritage haven with iconic monuments dotting its narrow lanes, its contemporary counterpart matches pace with its cosmopolitan population. The four-sided archway of Charminar, overlooking a bustling bazaar, is the centrepiece of the city around which the township developed. Located on the banks of the Musi River on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad reels you in with its heritage charm, accentuated by a vibrant culinary culture, much of which owes its curation to the erstwhile Nizam rulers. Explore this historical city and know mor...
Meet your guide of the day at the lobby of your hotel and proceed for the sightseeing tour which have been planned for you. Admire Hyderabad's most iconic 16th century landmark, the 56-m-high Charminar. It is an imposing four-sided archway with four minarets soaring above its surrounding bustling market area. The structure was built to mark the founding of Hyderabad and the end of a plague that had devastated the city.
30 minutes
2
Mecca Masjid
Continue further to visit historic Mecca Masjid, located in the old city and adjacent to famous structure of Hyderabad, the Charminar. It finds place among largest mosques in India and is most important and largest one in the city. Start in 1614 by Sultan Muhmmad Qutub Shah, the mosque was complete in 1693 by Mughal Emperior Aurangzeb. The arched gallery displays the tombs of all the Nizam’s from the year 1803. The mosque derives its name from Mecca’s Grand mosque after which its design is modelled.
30 minutes
3
Chowmahalla Palace
Continuez votre route et rejoignez l'opulent complexe palatial des XVIIIe et XIXe siècles, réputé pour être la réplique du palais du Shah à Téhéran, en Iran. Fruit d'une fusion de plusieurs influences architecturales, le palais est réputé pour son style unique. Il possède deux cours ornées de jardins et de magnifiques bâtiments. L'une des attractions les plus majestueuses est le Khilwat Mubarak (le Durbar Hall), une salle de cérémonie spectaculaire ornée de 19 immenses lustres en cristal belge. Le palais abrite une collection inestimable d'antiquités, dont une collection de voitures anciennes.
1 heure
4
Salarjung Museum
Visitez ensuite le Grand Salar Jung Museum, célèbre pour abriter l'une des plus grandes collections d'objets rassemblés par une seule personne. Le musée abrite des collections datant du IIe siècle avant J.-C. au début du XXe siècle après J.-C., issues de différentes cultures telles que l'hindouisme, le jaïnisme, le christianisme, le bouddhisme, l'islam, la gréco-romaine. Il abrite pas moins de 43 000 objets d'art et 50 000 manuscrits et livres.
1 heure
5
Lac Hussain Sagar
While returning to your hotel drive past Hussain Sagar Lake, largest manmade lake built by local rulers in 1562. Also see a monolithic Budda Statue installed in the middle of the lake. After the sightseeing return back to comfort of your hotel room.
