Guided tour of Hyderabad's Old City — 4 hours

• Licensed professional guide with government certification • Mehndi decoration for hands • Pick-up and drop-off service from your accommodation in Hyderabad city • Light refreshments at Charminar • Fuel and parking fees • Tuk Tuk ride experience • Bottled water provided in the vehicle

• Tips • Admission charges

• Service animals are permitted • Nearby public transport is accessible • Not advisable for travelers who are pregnant • Accommodates all levels of physical fitness

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the planned departure.

Pickup and drop-off services are available from any accommodation within the city limits of Hyderabad. Please ensure that this information is provided when making your reservation.

• Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped lake created by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1563 AD, spanning 5.7 square kilometers and sourced by the River Musi. A large monolithic statue of Gautama Buddha, placed in 1992, is situated on Gibraltar Rock in the lake’s center, which also serves as a boundary between Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The lake has a maximum depth of 32 feet. • Lumbini Park, a small public park of 7.5 acres next to Hussain Sagar, is named after Lumbini in Nepal and honors Lord Buddha. • The world's largest monolithic granite statue of Lord Buddha, erected in 985, stands 58 feet (18 m) tall and weighs 350 tons on the "Rock of Gibraltar" within Hussain Sagar. This statue is accessible within 15 minutes by boat from Lumbini Park on the Hussain Sagar Island. • Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple constructed by the Birla Foundation on a hillock called Naubath Pahad, which rises 280 feet (85 m) and covers an area of 13 acres. The Birla Foundation is known for similar temples across India, all designated as Birla Mandir. • The Telangana state Legislative Assembly Building was completed in 1905 to celebrate the 40th birthday of the 6th Nizam, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan. This striking example of Hyderabad’s architecture was designed by specially commissioned architects and is adjacent to beautiful public gardens, often referred to as the hanging gardens. • The Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) railway station was established in 1907 by Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad. This notable structure was formerly utilized by the Nizam kings for their private carriages. • Mozamjahi Market, constructed during the reign of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, in 1935 AD, is well-known for its fruit and flower market. • The High Court of Telangana serves as the High Court for the Indian state of Telangana. Founded by the 7th Nizam, H.E.H Mir Osman Ali Khan, it was initially established as the High Court of Hyderabad for the Princely State of Hyderabad Deccan and was later renamed the High Court of Andhra Pradesh following the States Reorganisation Act in 1956. • Badshahi Ashurkhana is a memorial for Shia Muslims located near Charminar, built to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and is used during the Moharram festival. • This spice, pearl, and cloth market on the way to Charminar is best explored on foot. • Char Kaman (meaning four gates) consists of four historical structures near Charminar, constructed in 1592. These include Charminar Kaman, Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman, and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman. • Makkah Masjid, a congregational mosque with a capacity for 20,000 worshippers, was built around the 17th century by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, who commissioned bricks to be made from soil brought from Mecca. The mosque holds Friday prayers following noon. • Irani cafés were established by Zoroastrian Irani immigrants in the 20th century to British India, fleeing Islamic persecution from West and Central Asia, and are renowned for their Irani chai (tea). Hyderabad is also noted for its special Nizamia (osmania) biscuits. • A landmark of Hyderabad, nearly 400 years old, features steps leading to the minarets for sweeping views of the old city. These steps are closed every Friday. Admission fees can be paid on-site. • Laad Bazaar is an ancient market known for bangles, situated on one of the four main roads branching from the