Information about Charminar Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh

Are you planning a trip to Charminar in Andhra Pradesh state, India? If yes, read this article before you plan the trip. Here you will get more information on Charminar Hyderabad regarding its timing and entry fees, history, location, details of flight and train to reach Charminar and many more.

Charminar Hyderabad city

Charminar is a famous monument located in Hyderabad city of Andhra Pradesh state, India. In English language, Charminar means four towers. As we all know Hyderabad city is famous for tourism, this Charminar is considered to be a famous landmark there. When you see this Charminar, you will be able to understand the fact that there are 4 minarets attached and supported by 4 grand arches. It should be noted that Charminar is not only the global icon of Hyderabad city but is the most recognized structures of our country also. When taking into consideration about the location of Charminar, remember that it is situated on the east bank of Musi River. I think you are more interested to know about Charminar. Then read the rest of this article where you will get more information of Charminar. Hyderabad Charminar Photos

Charminar timings: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Charminar Hyderabad entry fees: Rs 5(Indian nationals), Rs 100(Foreign nationals), Rs 25(video)

Charminar Hyderabad history

There is a history related to each and every monument in the world. This Charminar was built in the year 1591 AD by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, who was the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. This king had shifted his capital city from Golkonda to the present Hyderabad city in Andhra Pradesh state, India. Charminar Hyderabad minarets were built in Hydrebad city in memorial of the elimination for a plague epidemic in the city. Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah prayed to Allah for the end of the plague and he took a vow that he would build a masjid if the people were cured and the city was returned to prosperity. This Charminar Hyderabad monument was constructed using granite, limestone, marble as well as pulverized marble. It is believed that there was an underground tunnel that connects Golkonda to Charminar. Actually this monument is square shape with 20 metres long with beautifully carved minarets that are 48.7 metres tall above the ground level.

Each of these minarets is beautifully crowned by a dome with petal like designs at the base. It should be noted that these minarets have stories, which are marked by a carved ring. There is a beautiful mosque located at the western end of the open roof. Apart from this, there are 149 steps inside each minaret to take the visitors to the top floor. When taking into consideration this Charminar totally, we can say that it has a Islamic architecture style. When it is illuminated during night, it looks equally spectacular. Makkah Masjid, one of the oldest as well as largest mosques of our country is located very close to this Charminar. Now I guess after reading this article up to this point, you may have a plan to visit Charminar in future. But how can you go there? So check the following point where I am providing some important information which will be convenient to you when planning a trip to Charminar.

Charminar Hyderabad accommodation facilities

While planning a trip, we almost look for the accommodation facilities available there. Some accommodation facilities are Charminar Hyderabad images

Fortune Select Manohar.
Taj Banjara.
Taj Deccan.
Bhaskar Plaza

How to reach Charminar?

By air:
The nearest airport to Charminar is the Begumpet airport which is located on the main road between Begumpet and Secunderabad parade grounds. This airport is located at a distance of 15km from old city of Hyderabad. If you are coming from Delhi or Kolkata to Hyderabad, the flight journey takes around 2 hours while from Mumbai to Hyderabad, the journey takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The details of some flights are given below.

Air India flights from Delhi to Hyderabad: Flight number (AI-560, AI-542, AI-544, AI-839 and AI-126)

Air India flights from Mumbai to Hyderabad: Flight number (AI-615, AI-617, AI-965, AI-619 and AI-50)

Spice jet flights from Kolkata to Hyderabad: Flight number (SG-872)

Spice jet flights from Delhi to Hyderabad: Flight number (SG-211, SG-233, SG-221, SG-239 and SG-231)

Spice jet flights from Mumbai to Hyderabad: Flight number (SG-401, SG-408)

By rail:
The main railway stations close to Charminar are Begumpet railway station, Secunderabad railway station and the Hyderabad railway station respectively. The train details are given below.

Trains from Delhi to Hyderabad: Dakshin Express (12722), AP Express (12724)

Trains from Mumbai to Hyderabad: Hyderabad express (17031), Devagiri Express (17057)

Trains from Kolkata to Hyderabad: Falaknuma Exp(12703), GHY SC Express(12514), East Coast Express(18645)

By road:
I think from the above mentioned points, you got some information regarding how to reach Charminar by means of rail or air. Now here you will get information regarding roadways. NH 7 and NH 202 are the national highways connecting the cities of Hyderabad. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) runs the buses all across Hyderabad city and around. The famous bus stands of Hyderabad city are the Jubilee bus stand and the Afzal Gunj stand respectively. This Charminar is located at a distance of 5km from Hyderabad bus station. You can take this APSRTC bus or a taxi or auto rickshaw to the Charminar depending upon your convenience.