Museums of Hyderabad, a day trip
Description
In this day trip from Hyderabad, we will relive the rich cultural heritage of the city through its museums with the guidance of a cultural evangelist. We will begin at the Nizam Museum which gives a glimpse into the lives of Nizams once the world’s richest, Salar Jung Museum which is one of the largest one-man collections of the world, Sudha Car Museum, the first and only handmade Wacky Car museum in the World and Birla Planetarium famous for its magnificent sky shows.
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Itinerary
915 AM- Hotel pick up commences for museum tour of Hyderabad 10 AM- Nizam’s Museum We visit Purani Haveli to reach the Nizam’s museum. A rich collection of memoirs, gifts, souvenirs from all over the world welcomes us. This museum was created on the wishes of last and the seventh Nizam, Asaf Jah VII. The Nizam’s museum gives us a glimpse into the lives of Nizams who were the richest people in the world of their times. This highlight of this museum is the 6th Nizam’s 176 feet long wardrobe made of Burma teak. He needed this gigantic wardrobe as he never repeated his clothes!
We visit Salarjung, the most famous museum in Hyderabad. It has the world’s largest one-man Art collection. Nawab Mir Yusuf Ali Khan Salar Jung III(1889–1949) who was the Prime Minister of the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, spent a fortune over thirty-five years to build this collection. The collection ranges from 2nd century B.C to early 20th century A.D of different cultures such as Greek, Roman, Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Christian and Islamic.
Our next destination in the museum tour of Hyderabad is the first and only handmade Wacky Car museum in the World. Sudha Car Museum is the brainchild of Mr. K. Sudhakar, a Guinness World Record Holder for making the Largest Tricycle in the world. Some of the captivating exhibits include an ornament train with its bogies in the shape of jewelry, cars in the shape of bridal dresses, handbags, lipsticks & compact and stilettos!
The Birla Planetarium is famous for its spectacular sky shows. The topics range from comets, Hubble’s Telescope, planets, eclipses and even unidentified flying objects. We will also visit a Dinosaurium with exhibits including tiny fossilized dinosaur eggs, tree and shells of marine origin and a 160 million years old fossil of Kotasaurus Yamanpalliensis.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from all Hyderabad hotels
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
I visited Hyderabad on this tour while my husband was working in the city. I really wanted to see the city, try the local food and learn about the rich history of the area. This tour was the perfect way to do that and my tour guide Ms. Shashi was wonderful. Her knowledge of the history and culture was at an expert level and she was clear and patient with me as I took in all of the information. I recommend her for this, and any of the tours offered. Another aspect of the day was that the tour provided an expert driver who was safe and timely. I was picked up and dropped off at my hotel, which made it easy and comfortable. The whole experience of the Museum Tour of Hyderabad was a 5/5 and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city.
I am in Hyderabad for work but traveling solo, and because I clearly look foreign, the guidance by my company was that I should not venture out on my own, particularly as a woman. I really didn’t want to come all the way to India (from the United States) and not experience the culture outside of my hotel and office. Shashi was a wonderful tour guide, and I felt very safe and taken care of. Our driver skillfully navigated the most intense traffic I have ever seen, while Shashi and I chatted and had a lovely time getting to know each other. We had a great lunch and she was very kind to answer my many questions about Indian people and culture. I enjoyed it so much that I’m doing another tour with her to see Hyderabad landmarks later this week! I’m glad I didn’t venture out on my own, especially when I can have such a kind and knowledgeable guide for the day! Plus, it was really nice to have someone to take my picture, since traveling solo, it’s usually only selfies. I highly recommend this tour!
I had a free weekend in Hyderabad and decided to explore its museums. I came across a museum tour by Five senses tours and booked it. It was an excellent day as our fantastic guide showed us amazing museums about the Nizams and their lavish collections. The car museum was quite novel. This tour is a great way to experience the rich heritage of Hyderabad.
