Hyderabad, the “city of pearls,” is renowned for its heritage as well as for its biryani and Charminar.
The Asaf Jahi dynasty, often known as the Nizams, lived in Hyderabad and had their official residence there when they were in charge of the state. Chowmahalla Palace gives you a lovely glimpse into their court life.
The Chowmahalla Palace belonged to the Nizams of Hyderabad and served as their formal residence during their time in power.
The Chowmahalla Palace was built in 1950 thanks to Salabat Jung, the fourth Nizam of Hyderabad. Between 1857 and 1869, Nizam Afzar-ud-Dawla Bahadur, the fifth Nizam of Hyderabad, oversaw its completion. The construction process nearly took a century to finish.
The palace was opened to public visits in January 2005 and has been one of the top tourist places to visit in Hyderabad. On 15 March 2010, the UNESCO Asia Pacific Merit award for cultural heritage conservation was presented to the Chowmahalla Palace.
Chowmahalla palace Timings
The visit timings for the Chowmahalla palace is between 10 AM to 5 PM. The palace remains closed on Friday.
Chowmahalla palace Entry Fee
The Entry Fee for visiting the chowmahalla palace is ₹50 for Indian citizens and ₹200 for foreign visitors. Remember to get a separate ₹50 ticket for your camera as well.
Time required:1-3hrs
A little shop is inside for food and tea/ soft drinks/ snacks
Toilet facility available.
Chowmahalla Palace is one of Hyderabad’s most exquisite architectural landmarks. The palace’s architecture incorporates a variety of styles, including Persian, European, Indo-Saracenic, and Rajasthani. Courtyards, abundant gardens, and beautiful fountains are all part of Chowmahalla Palace. Chowmahalla Palace is Persian for “four palaces” in Arabic.
Four palaces make up the Southern Courtyard, which is where Chowmahalla got its name. Aftab Mahal, Mahtab Mahal, Tahniyat Mahal, and Afzal Mahal are the four palaces.
so next time when ever you explore old city, don’t forget to plan a day outing at chowmahalla palace to experience the Nizam palace and royal history.
see you soon,
take care & signing off
Likhitha Srinivasan
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