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Hyderabad is an ancient city shaped by a colourful heritage of Mughal and Nizam rulers. With its exciting tourist attractions and pleasant weather, it is a great choice for a refreshing break. Here are our top 5 recommendations for places to visit Hyderabad this spring:
Golconda Fort has walls over 12 metres high and deep underground vaults that once housed the Kohinoor - the largest diamond in the world. Golconda Fort is entered via drawbridges, gateways and courtyards that open into awe-inspiring royal apartments, Islamic mosques and Hindu temples.
Just an hour’s drive from Trident, Hyderabad, Golconda Fort is one of the top places for weekend getaways near Hyderabad.
One of the top places to visit in Hyderabad, Chowmahalla (or the Four Palaces) includes Aftab Mahal – the Queen’s Palace, Afzal Mahal, and Tahniyat Mahal – both named after the palace’s original owner, and Mahtab Mahal – the moonlight palace. At the heart of Chowmahalla Palace lies Khilwat Mubarak, which is famous for its opulent Belgian crystal chandeliers and 250-year-old mechanical clock. Still owned by the descendants of the Nizams who built it, Chowmahalla Palace is a living piece of living history.
Chowmahalla Palace is just an hour’s drive from Trident, Hyderabad.