Things to Do in Hyderabad

Located at a distance of around 8 km west of Hyderabad, Golconda Fort was the headquarters of the Qutab Shahi Dynasty between 1512 to

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Begin your day by visiting the Charminar - rectangular, four-arched Monumental Gate described as the "The Arch of Triumph of the East" followed by walk around the Laad Bazaar famous for bridal accessories, laquer Bangles, Hyderabadi Attar (perfume), Maindi and Antiques. Continue to Chowmahalla Palace (replica of shah of Iran’s palace in Tehran). Visit the Mecca Mosque – one of the Oldest and largest mosque in India. End your tour by visiting the Salar Jung Museum which along-with a collection of art objects by Nawab Salar Jung III, also houses magnificent exhibits of European and Indian paintings and statuary. Of special interest is the Jade Room containing priceless objects, which belonged to ancient Indian rulers like Aurangazeb, Tipu Sultan, Shah Jahan and the Asaf Jahs of Hyderabad. Later drive past the High Court and State Assembly buildings. Languages English. Inclusions: Guide Admission to monuments. Transport Exclusions: Gratuities Important Info: Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests. Passport or ID corresponding to name on reservation is necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must be used on the specific day selected. Tickets can only be used once. Re-entry is not allowed. All guests under the same reservation must enter the park together. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Ramoji Film City - A place that is perfect for all the lovers of cinema and Bollywood! It houses some breath-taking locations, dotted with fountains, gardens and designer meadows, all of which come with vibrant touch of cinema. Be a part of the opening and closing ceremony at Ramoji Film City. The whole day is yours to enjoy various activities at this fun place. It is situated at around 25 Kilometers from Hyderabad, the man made beauty, Ramoji Film City is spread over 2000 acres. It is a theme park created for film shootings. The place is a splendor and a popular family getaway. It also serves as the perfect destination for corporate events and lavish weddings. The dramatic film city is a best option if you want to spend a fun day with a number of rides and recreational activities. It also has two places, Tara and Sitara for the guests to stay in. The film city puts offers a kaleidoscope of attractions. Some of the major attractions of the spectacular film city are Sun Fountain, Japanese Garden, Angel’s Fountain, Jail, Princess Street, Eureka, Airport, Railway Station, Action, Temple, Gardens, Ramoji Tower, Film World. Many films have been made in the film city and several filmmakers say that you can walk in with a plain script and complete a great movie here. There is a stunt show and a technical show, in which blue screen is used to how the technicalities involved in filmmaking. This film city is counted as the world’s largest, most comprehensive and professionally planned package for film production. The management offers a wide variety of getaway packages, which makes it a perfect holiday for you to refresh and recharge. The daily tour around the film city begins at the Eureka, where you will find a heavenly mix of both Oriental as well as the Western culture. Adding fun to the visit are the stunt shows loaded with action and some colorful dance programs. The whole atmosphere is filled with gaiety. At Eureka you can also see the Moghul Gardens and if you go a little further you will find the Hawa Mahal. The film city is a world of fantasy and adding to its beauty is the wings bird park. Another feature that is a hit with people from all walks of life is the Ramoji Tower. The tower offers a fabulous aerial view of the film city. It also gives you a one-of-its-kind experience of 4D virtual reality. Inclusions: Admission to monuments. Transport Exclusions: Gratuities Important Info: Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests. Passport or ID corresponding to name on reservation is necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can only be used once. Re-entry is not allowed. Tickets must be used on the specific day selected. All guests under the same reservation must enter the park together. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

On the Half Day Hyderabad Sightseeing Tour, you will explore the very best of Hyderabad. Visit all the main sights and attractions, including the imposing Charminar – the ultimate symbol of the city – the majestic Mecca Mosque and the Salar Jung Museum as well as seeing landmarks such as the Andhra Pradesh High Court and State Assembly buildings. This tour has everything: culture, history, art and architecture. Begin your Hyderabad odyssey at the Chaminar, the rectangular, four-arched monumental gate that was built in 1591 by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah to commemorate the elimination of a plague epidemic from the city. Chaminar means ‘four towers’, a named derived from the beautifully ornate minarets that rise 56 metres above the streets. Continue to the Mecca Masjid just a short walk away from the Charminar. It is one of the largest mosques in India and the main hall holds as many 10, 000 worshippers. The level of craftsmanship is simply breath-taking: the three arched façades were carved from a single piece of granite, which took five years to quarry. Also visit the Salar Jung Museum, which houses the collection of Nawab Salar Jung III as well as a magnificent variety of European and Indian paintings and statues. Of special interest is the fabulous Koran collection and the Jade Room containing priceless objects, which belonged to ancient Indian rulers like Aurangazeb, Tipu Sultan, Shah Jahan and the Asaf Jahs of Hyderabad. Later drive past the Andhra Pradesh High Court and State Assembly buildings, two fine examples of Indo-Saracenic revival architecture. Languages English Inclusions: Admission to monuments. Guide Transport Exclusions: Gratuities Important Info: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport or ID corresponding to name on reservation is necessary. Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests. All guests under the same reservation must enter the park together. Tickets must be used on the specific day selected. Tickets can only be used once. Re-entry is not allowed. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Full day excursion to Nagarjunaconda. Further upstream the Krishna River from Hyderabad is Nagarjunakonda associated with the famous Buddhist scholar of 2nd century, Nagarjuna. Visit of the Nagarjuna Konda, Anupu the Amphitheatre and the other Buddhist remains. Located about 160 km from Hyderabad, Nagarjunsagar is perhaps India/’s first island-museum. The place presents a panorama of human evolution in the lower Krishna river valley from the prehistoric age to medieval times. The main attractions here include Simhala Vihara (monastery for Ceylonese monks), Mahastupa (considered the oldest structure on the island containing some corporal relics of Lord Buddha), and an Ashwamedh site. There is an architectural museum here containing mithuna couples in varying moods, a collection of antiquities ranging from the bust of a Gandharv to figures of dwarfs, yakshis, coins, pottery, a model of the submerged valley, and exhibits of some Stone Age implements such as wedges, axes, arrowheads, spearheads and some broken pottery. Languages English Inclusions: Admission to monuments Transport Guide Exclusions: Gratuities Important Info: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport or ID corresponding to name on reservation is necessary. Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests. All guests under the same reservation must enter the park together. Tickets must be used on the specific day selected. Tickets can only be used once. Re-entry is not allowed. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Full day excursion to Bidar, situated in the extreme northeast corner of the Andhra Pradesh State was the capital of the Bahmani kingdom from 1428 and later of the Barid Shahi dynasty. It is a pleasant town with a splendid old 15th century fort containing the Ranjeen Mahal, Chini Mahal and Turkish Mahal Palaces. The impressive Khwaja Mahmud Gawan Madrasa and the Tombs of the Bahmani and -Barid Kings are also worth seeing. Languages English Inclusions: Guide Admission to monuments. Transport Exclusions: Gratuities Important Info: Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests. Passport or ID corresponding to name on reservation is necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All guests under the same reservation must enter the park together. Tickets can only be used once. Re-entry is not allowed. Tickets must be used on the specific day selected. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Join a day trip to Pochampally, a town 40 km southeast of Hyderabad, which is famous for silk and cotton weavings, this quiet village was also the birthplace of the Bhoodan movement, which involved voluntary land grants by landowning castes to landless labourers. Today, Pochampally is known for its silk & cotton weaving. This tour is a great way to see traditional weaving methods, and understand rural life and livelihoods in India. On this tour, we will drive to the village of Pochampalli and visit hand-loom units that supply the local weaving cooperative. We will also see artisans such as potters, sieve makers, and Ganesh idol makers at work. With your guide you can stroll through Pochampalli's main street bazaar of the village, explore the village, visit its temples, and meet the locals as you pass by their homes and shops. The recently opened local art form of IKKAT weaving museum is worth visit. Languages English Inclusions: Admission to monuments. Transport Guide Exclusions: Gratuities Important Info: Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests. Passport or ID corresponding to name on reservation is necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All guests under the same reservation must enter the park together. Tickets can only be used once. Re-entry is not allowed. Tickets must be used on the specific day selected. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

The 13th century Golconda Fort built by the Kakatiya kings is considered one of India’s most outstanding citadels. Known for its magnificent acoustics, the structural grandeur of the palaces and ingenious water supply system, the visit to the fort transports to that eventful age of the Qutub Shahi dynasty that speaks volumes of their glorious achievements. One is perplexed to see the meticulous details of the architecture and the fading gardens, which once had sprawling lawns and playing fountains. Switching hands from Kakatiya Kings to the Bahmani Dynasty and later to the Qutub Shahi dynasty and finally was besieged by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who finally gained control of it. Golconda is all this and more with a spectacular interplay of audio and visual effects, the saga of Golconda unfolds over centuries of splendor. The show livens up the glorious past and it is an experience worth watching. The unique Sound & Light Show takes you right back in time narrating the glorious past of Golconda Fort which is full of life, glory and grandeur effectively with matchless Sound and Light effects. Inclusions: Admission to monuments. Tickets Transport Exclusions: Gratuities Important Info: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport or ID corresponding to name on reservation is necessary. Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests. All guests under the same reservation must enter the park together. Tickets must be used on the specific day selected. Tickets can only be used once. Re-entry is not allowed. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.