[pdma]

Originally Posted by skdking

Hello there,

Am visiting H'Bad for holidays in Dec 2013 from 26th to 30th.

Am keen to see Purani Haveli, Salar Jung Museum, Faluknuma Palace, Qutb Shahi Tomb, Charminar, Chowmuhalla Palace, Lake etc.

I will stay in South H'Bad.

Can I be suggested an day-wise itinerary please?

Many thanks in advance.

Hello Skdking,

Here are my suggestions

DAY 1 : Salarjung Museum (Open from 10 AM to 5 PM) , this would take the entire day as the museum is huge.

DAY 2 : Qutub Shahi tombs and Purana Haveli

DAY 3 : Falaknuma Palace (now taken over by Taj) , may be you can plan in the evening followed by dinner at this place

DAY 4 : Heritage Walk - This will cover both Charminar & Chowmahalla Palace along with Mecca Masjid , Laad Bazar and many other historical places.
The Heritage walk is organized only on Sundays and the below link has more information on the same.

http://www.aptdc.in/heritage_walks/walk-1.php.


Cheers,
pdma.

[skdking]

Originally Posted by pdma

Hello Skdking,

Here are my suggestions

DAY 1 : Salarjung Museum (Open from 10 AM to 5 PM) , this would take the entire day as the museum is huge.

DAY 2 : Qutub Shahi tombs and Purana Haveli

DAY 3 : Falaknuma Palace (now taken over by Taj) , may be you can plan in the evening followed by dinner at this place

DAY 4 : Heritage Walk - This will cover both Charminar & Chowmahalla Palace along with Mecca Masjid , Laad Bazar and many other historical places.
The Heritage walk is organized only on Sundays and the below link has more information on the same.

http://www.aptdc.in/heritage_walks/walk-1.php.


Cheers,
pdma.

Thanks a lot for the quick response..

Can I also fit in a visit to Golconda Fort? People have spoken highly about its Light and Sound show?

Is the lake, with its Buddha statue, any good?

[rknair]

Originally Posted by skdking

Hello there,

Am visiting H'Bad for holidays in Dec 2013 from 26th to 30th.

Am keen to see Purani Haveli, Salar Jung Museum, Faluknuma Palace, Qutb Shahi Tomb, Charminar, Chowmuhalla Palace, Lake etc.

I will stay in South H'Bad.

Day 1: Chowmohalla, Purani Haveli, Charminar, with Shopping around laad bazaar. Have lunch at Shadab hotel for authentic Hyderabad biriyani.(Avoid Friday. Everything is Closed) . Salar Jung is also in the vicinity. But it's so huge that you may not be able to do justice on the same day.

Day 2: Ramoji film city.

Day 3: you can start post lunch. Qutb Shahi tombs. Golconda fort with light and sound show. Try to reach golconda around 4 so that you can see the entire fort (it's a heavy climb though) and then be at the base in time for the show.

Day 4: Snow world, Birla Mandir, boating in hussain sagar, laser show at lumbini park

You can choose the order according to your convenience. I have grouped the attractions based on the proximity.

Faluknuma is a star hotel by Taj. If you wish to splurge you can reserve a dinner which includes a tour of the palace. Pretty expensive though...

Enjoy your stay in Hyderabad..

[skdking]

Originally Posted by rknair

Day 1: Chowmohalla, Purani Haveli, Charminar, with Shopping around laad bazaar. Have lunch at Shadab hotel for authentic Hyderabad biriyani.(Avoid Friday. Everything is Closed) . Salar Jung is also in the vicinity. But it's so huge that you may not be able to do justice on the same day.

Day 2: Ramoji film city.

Day 3: you can start post lunch. Qutb Shahi tombs. Golconda fort with light and sound show. Try to reach golconda around 4 so that you can see the entire fort (it's a heavy climb though) and then be at the base in time for the show.

Day 4: Snow world, Birla Mandir, boating in hussain sagar, laser show at lumbini park

You can choose the order according to your convenience. I have grouped the attractions based on the proximity.

Faluknuma is a star hotel by Taj. If you wish to splurge you can reserve a dinner which includes a tour of the palace. Pretty expensive though...

Enjoy your stay in Hyderabad..

Hello there,

Greetings. Am reaching Hyd tomorrow morning and staying at Kanchanbagh.

Have some engagements before lunch. After lunch I plan Tombs and the fort.

I had planned Museum and Minar for Friday. Is the museum open on Fridays?

Else may have to visit Ramoji City that day though I wish to avoid it as I have only till Sunday afternoon before I head back home.

Suggestions on other options welcome please.

[rknair]

Originally Posted by skdking

Hello there,

I had planned Museum and Minar for Friday. Is the museum open on Fridays?

Nope Museum is closed on Friday. As you suggested try Film city on Friday and Sat / Sun for Museum. Since it is holiday season, it could be crowded on all days.