Chowmahalla Palace , Hyderabad
About Chowmahalla Palace
Lying close to Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace was the important place where the Nizam ofHyderabad entertains their guest during the Asaf Jahi Dynasty. The elegance and unique architectural style of Chowmahalla palace takes you back to period of Nizam’s. Dating back to 200 years, the palace is well maintained and pedantically restored. At night time when luminated with glittering lights, palace is a feast for ours eyes. There are four palaces within the complex. The Palace also entitles the most prestigious UNESCO Asia Pacific Merit award for cultural heritage conservation. Afzal Mahal, Mahtab Mahal, Tahniyat Mahal and Aftab Mahal are built in neo classical style. The main Durbar Hall, Khilwat Mubarak, has a marble platform over which the royal seat, Takht-e-Nishan was laid. You can see nearly 19 crystal chandeliers are reinstalled to enhance the beauty of Durbar Hall. The halls also houses 250 years old clock in the clock tower.
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Places to Visit near Chowmahalla Palace
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Mecca Masjid, Telangana
0.7 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
Mecca Masjid, the most renowned place for Muslims is the much oldest and largest Mosque in India. The fifth ruler of Shahi Dynasty, namely...
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Charminar, Telangana
0.7 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
The bravura monument which is an iconic symbol of Hyderabad city, Charminar, was built by Quli Qutab Shahi in 15th century. This monument bags the...
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City Museum (Nizam's Museum), Telangana
2.1 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
In the Purani Haveli of Jubilee hills, is located the City Museum or Nizam Museum of Hyderabad. The museum which was opened in 2012 has a...
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Salar Jung Museum, Telangana
2.6 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
Being one of the three national museums of India, Salar Jung Museum is located in Dharusifa on southern bank of Musi River. A huge collection of...
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Falaknuma Palace, Telangana
4.4 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
Falaknuma Palace, the 18th century palace is located 5 km away from Charminar in Hyderabad. This palace is one of exquisite palaces in Hyderabad....
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Paigah Tombs, Telangana
4.9 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
The Paigah Tombs were built by Nawab Tung Jung Bahadur of the Shums ul Umrahi aristocracy in 1787. The tombs have an impressive amalgamation of...
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Sudha Cars Museum, Telangana
5.1 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
This zany car museum is located near Bahadurpura cross road in Hyderabad. The master brain behind this eccentric museum is Mr. Sudhakar. He is the...
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AP State Archaeological Museum, Telangana
5.1 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
Andhra Pradesh State Archaeological Museum is the oldest of its kind in Hyderabad. The site where the museum building initially located was...
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Nehru Zoological Park, Telangana
5.3 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
Established in 1959, Nehru Zoological Park is much sought after tourists' spot in Hyderabad. The zoo is adjacent to Mir Alam Tank. Most of the...
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BM Birla Science Centre and Archaeological Museum, Telangana
6.5 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
One of the prestigious centers for promulgation of science. The institute founded by the Birla Group is situated in the Adarsh Nagar area of...
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Birla Mandir, Hyderabad, Telangana
6.6 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
Perched atop Naubath Pahad hillock, Birla Mandir was established by Birla Foundation. The Mandir which sprawls over 13 acres of land is dedicated...
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Lumbini Park, Telangana
7.4 km from Chowmahalla Palace - See map
One of the sought after attraction in Hyderabad is the Lumbini Park. It is located besides Hussain Sagar lake with well maintained gardens and...
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