Hyderabad has a distinctive place in Indian tourism. There is a special emotion travellers feel while stepping into the city. The feeling of being in a place where an illustrious past meets the ever-changing present in the most colourful manner. The external simplicity contrasting with the grandeur within is a sophisticated expression that is signature Hyderabad, and can be seen in its monuments, old houses, streets and even the food, the world renowned Hyderabadi Biryani. Who would have thought rice looking as plain could smell of so many different spices and the taste of which can send your senses reeling in pleasure!
Here are a few classic glimpses of the places to visit in Hyderabad. Photos of Hyderabad that might revive fond memories or kindle the desire to visit the beautiful city of pearls.
Iconic Symbol of the City
Charminar, Hyderabad
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Colourful Street Bazaars
Near Charminar, Hyderabad
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Illuminating the Corners of the Mind
Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad
Photo Courtesy: Sudhakar
A Peek into the Past
Qutb Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad
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The Temple in White
Birla Temple in Hyderabad
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Gittering Waters of the Lake
Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad
Photo Courtesy: Vijay Kalakoti
Extraordinary Views
The city from atop the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad
Photo Courtesy: McKay Savage
Stone Walls and Greenery
Baramati Mosque in Hyderabad
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Confluence of Architecture
Sitaram Bagh Temple in Hyderabad
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Exotic Birdlife
Ameenpur Lake in Hyderabad
Photo Courtesy: Ranju Islam
No Monkey Business!
Wolf's Monkey in Hyderabad Zoo
Photo Courtesy: Ranju Islam
A World of Its Own
Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad
Photo Courtesy: McKay Savage
Exquisite Palace
Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad
Photo Courtesy: Julia Gross
Learning From the Past
Archaeological museum in Hyderabad
Photo Courtesy: Abhinaba Basu
In the Light of Day
Bustling Streets of Hyderabad
Photo Courtesy: Ryan
Vivid Colours of Sunrise
Hyderabad at Dawn
Photo Courtesy: Ahmed Mahin Fayaz
Art on the Rocks
Paintings of mythology at Golconda Fort in hyderabad
Photo Courtesy: Laszlo Ilyes