Charminar, Telangana (India)

Charminar, Telangana (India)

Charminar is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Previously Telangana was a part of Andhra Pradesh (Indian state) but on 2nd June, 2014 Telangana got seperated from Andhra Pradesh and became the new 29th state of India with Hyderabad as its capital. Charminar is situated at the bank of Musi River. Its name itself describes about its structure i.e Char means Four and Minar means Tower. It is among one of the most famous historical places in Hyderabad and among the list of top 10 tourist attractions in India.

It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shahi to celebrate the end of a deadly plague in 1591 CE.  He vowed that he will build a mosque in the city of Hyderabad after the eradication of this deadly plague. There is a fountain near to the entrance gate, in the middle of Charminar. It is been said that, there used be a tunnel/ secret way upto Golconda fort to escape from enemies. You have to climb around 150 spiral staircase to reach to the top. Most of the fabled bazaars of Hyderabad are located around the Charminar.

• Best Time to visit :

Winter Season i.e October- March is always the best time to visit anywhere in India.

• Entry Fee :

Rs. 25 for Indians
Rs. 150 for Foreigners
Rs. 10 for children
Rs. 50 extra for cameras and Rs 100 extra for video cameras.

• Entry Timings :

10:30 am to 5 pm (Monday Closed)

• 10 other places you wouldn't like to miss :

1. Golkonda
2. Nehru zoological park
3. Paigah Tombs
4. Birla Mandir
5. Chowmahalla Palace
6. Shamirpet Lake
7. Birla Science Museum
8. Taramati Baradari
9. Osman Sagar
10. Qutb Shahi Tombs

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