20 Best Places To Visit in Hyderabad on Your Trip to South India

The Char Minar is a popular tourist place in Hyderabad that was constructed by Sultan Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah to honour his wife, Bhagmati. It is about 56 m tall, 30 m wide and dates to 1591. A trip to Hyderabad is incomplete without a visit to Char Minar.

The Hussain Sagar Lake is the largest artificial lake in Asia and one of the best places to visit in Hyderabad. Go on a ferry ride while here, for a true Hyderabad experience.

As the name suggests, the Ramoji Film City has quite a lot of film sets and celebs shooting here from time to time. It is one of the largest film studios globally and even found its way to the Guinness Book of World Records. You can sign up for a guided tour of the studio, and if you're lucky, you might even get a picture with your favorite star.

About 11 km away from the city is the Golconda Fort, another one of the famous places in Hyderabad. You can opt for a guided tour of the fort or just walk around exploring this historical marvel all by yourself. Don't miss the sound and light show that Amitabh Bachchan voiced for, when you visit the fort.

Built in the 18th century, the Chowmahalla Palace translates to 'Four Palaces'. The beautifully designed courtyards and intricate work inside the palace are what attracts tourists here every time.

The Qutub Shahi Tombs are one of the oldest heritage sites in Hyderabad. A little away from the Golconda Fort, the tombs are a blend of Indian and Persian architecture.

The Nehru Zoo Park was opened to the public in 1963 and is one of the best places to visit in Hyderabad if you are a nature and animal lover. It houses close to 1500 species of birds, reptiles and animals. You can pick from a variety of safari packages and spend your day exploring wildlife.

Laad Bazaar is close to Char Minar and a very famous place to visit in Hyderabad. It's the perfect place to go shop for varieties of bangles, clothes, pearls and so on.

The Purani Haveli in Hyderabad was the residential quarter of Mir Momen, the Peshwa of Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, which was later taken over by Nizam III. It was years later that it got its name as Purani Haveli. The European architecture, beautiful courtyards, and library are only a few of the many places to see in the haveli.

Built in the memory of the most celebrated actor and politician in Andhra Pradesh, Shri N T Rama Rao, the NTR Gardens is a great place to indulge in recreational activities. Not to mention, if you are travelling with your kids, they are going to have the time of their life!

The Taj Falaknuma Palace is about 5 km away from Char Minar and was built by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra. It was later bought by Nizam VI as a guest house and is now one of the most luxurious hotels in Hyderabad.

The Shri Jagannath Temple was built by the Oriya community residing here and is a replica of the one in Puri. It's an architectural marvel and a must-visit for all tourists.

The tree of Baobab, probably the biggest one, is another one of the most frequently visited places to see in Hyderabad. It is believed that this was a hideout for Ali Baba and his 40 thieves.

Taramati Baradari is another place of historical importance in Hyderabad and is also outside Golconda Fort. It was where legendary artist Taramathi performed with the other popular courtesans and dancers of the 7th Sultan of Golconda, Abdullah Qutub Shah.

You cannot visit the Char Minar and not go on a shopping spree at the Char Minar Bazaar. From vintage coins and attar to fashion accessories, you'll find the most unique items here.

Another popular shopping area in Hyderabad is the Begum Bazaar. You'll find a lot of household products here from dry fruits to puja materials. However, you might want to avoid shopping here in the evening since it gets pretty crowded.

The Osman Sagar is one of the most famous tourist places in Hyderabad where you can spend quality time with your loved ones or just relax. Enjoy the cool breeze along with a breathtaking sunset.

With more than 100 species of birds, 15 species of butterflies and 20 species of reptiles, the KBR National Park is a highly recommended tourist place in Hyderabad.

Shilparamam is a craft village that is one of the most famous tourist places in Hyderabad. It's also a great shopping destination if what you are looking for is handmade artefacts, clothes and jewellery. You can also binge on delicious food at the stalls here.

The Nizam's Museum is inside the Purani Haveli and depicts stories of the rich lives and culture of the Nizams of the 19th-20th century. From vintage cars to diamond-studded gold tiffin box, the museum will blow your mind.

Hyderabad is one of those cities with myriad things to do, a ton of places to visit and a lovely surprise for all kinds of travelers. It is certainly a city you must visit at least once in your lifetime.