Char Minar (Hyderabad - We Will Make You Feel Like The Nawabs Do.)

Incredible is a word that inscribes in itself many glorious past of an empire or say of a nation. From time unmemorable to the British realm, India boasts about its architectural edifice. The Char Minar at Hyderabad adds to this incredibility of India.

Built in the year 1591 to venerate the plague eradication which during that time was engulfing the city is now one of the central attractions of southern India. Often known for its architectural magnificence which replicates an Islamic design structure is considered to be perfection in its own way. With grand pillars known as minars forming the edges of a square monument and lying at the heart of the city so as to worship Allah for His mercy to the city. These minarets standing directed towards the sky with a height of 49 meters and comprising of four stories which one has to reach by climbing up about 149 steps.

Char Minar comprises of four minarets in each of its corner. The measurement between the nearest pillars is 20 meters which clarifies that the monument is square in shape. The pillars are four storied, which gives anyone a foretaste of the City. The edifice in its architectural background shows prolific and array of balconies with banisters.

Shopaholics will be the most delighted people here in Hyderabad as there are great places to shop at quite cheap rates. Being the chief trading centre of southern India from both the coast lines  for centuries , one would find all types of the famous bangles , banjara mirrors , fabrics full of kalamkari , sarees famous with the tagline of Venkatgiri and Pochampalli , puppets made out of leather various toys and pearls are primarily preferred.

How to reach-

Accessibility to reach Char Minar is quite full of frequency. One can easily reach from the Hyderabad railway station which is just 7km away and only 5kms from the nearest Bus station. State run buses are the most preferred means of transportation as they take you directly to Char Minar. Local rickshaws and auto rickshaws are also available all time.

Nearby attractions –

Mecca masjid which is just a few walk away from the Char Minar and then one can easily visit the Chowmahalla Palace which is just 500 meters away, Badshahi Ansurkhana 800 meteres away, Dhartimata temple just about 600 meters and the most attractive is the Nehru Zoological garden just about 1.5 km away and the Laad Bazaar which is considered a very ancient market is just 4km away. So, one can easily get additional benefits on visiting the Char Minar.

Dining outlets nearby-

  It is not worth to visit Hyderabad without having the famous Hyderabadi Biryani. So take a chance and just go out and  there are an array of famaous restaurants near the Char Minar such as the pista house , hotelshahran, pariwar dhaba,  akbar chicken centre, Sidiqquie kabab centre and many more.

Stay with us, accommodations nearby –

Hotel Sai Prakash , Hotel sai prakash, Hotel Harsha, Gateway Hyderabad and many more, these hotels around the edifice provide great services and are just few meters away. So you can have wonderful stay here at Hyderabad.