When someone comes to visit me, the first place I take them is to the Old City to get a crash course on Hyderabad. In addition to being where the iconic Charminar is located, the Chowmahalla Palace, Mecca Mosque, and Purani Haveli Museum are all a stone’s throw away. Occasionally, you’ll see remnants of heritage homes built in Islamic, Rajasthani, Maharashtrian, and other architectural styles bearing testimony to Hyderabad’s centuries-old cosmopolitan culture.
After monsoon season (September-December) is the best time to visit the city because the weather is at its most pleasant. Hyderabad’s tourist season is lean to moderate throughout the year, so anytime (save March, April, and May when temperatures skyrocket to the blistering 40's) is a good time. Except for the Charminar area, tourist spots are not overly crowded, so you won’t find guides pestering you.
You can see my city best from the magnificent ruins of the legendary Golconda Fort, where the famous Hope and Kohinoor diamonds were once stored.
Locals know to skip the renowned Hotel Paradise and check out 4 Seasons, Banne Nawabs or Hotel Shadab for Hyderabadi cuisine instead. However, if you have landed yourself an invite to a Hyderabadi family’s home for a meal, you have won the jackpot in the authentic cuisine department.
After monsoon season (September-December) is the best time to visit the city because the weather is at its most pleasant. Hyderabad’s tourist season is lean to moderate throughout the year, so anytime (save March, April, and May when temperatures skyrocket to the blistering 40's) is a good time. Except for the Charminar area, tourist spots are not overly crowded, so you won’t find guides pestering you.
You can see my city best from the magnificent ruins of the legendary Golconda Fort, where the famous Hope and Kohinoor diamonds were once stored.
Locals know to skip the renowned Hotel Paradise and check out 4 Seasons, Banne Nawabs or Hotel Shadab for Hyderabadi cuisine instead. However, if you have landed yourself an invite to a Hyderabadi family’s home for a meal, you have won the jackpot in the authentic cuisine department.
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