Charminar Tourism

The Charminar ("Four Minarets"), constructed in 1591, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India. Charminar has been a historical place with mosque on the top floor for over 400 years and also known for its surrounding markets. It is one of the tourist attractions in Hyderabad. It is where many local festivals are celebrated, such as Ramzaan.
Charminar which is still visited by people, especially on Fridays. On the top floor of Charminar, there is a small mosque. If you are a art lover and enjoy exploring the grandeur of decades old architecture, then not only Charminar, pay a visit to Mecca Masjid, Toli Masjid and Jami Masjid, a few finest exemplary of Qutub Shahi architecture.
Although one can explore the unique beauty of this majestic monument at anytime during the year, the best time to visit Charminar is between the months of October and March. Charminar looks mesmerizing with lighting in evenings which is a sight one mustn’t miss. Charminar timings for visiting are from 9 AM till 5.30 in evening. Although visitors are not allowed to enter the building after 5 pm, you can still have enjoyable time shopping and eating in the market which has sprawled across Charminar.

History This 400-years-old structure was built by Sultan Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah, the 5th Sultan of the illustrious Qutb Shahi dynasty. An inseparable part of the history of Hyderabad, the Sultan built the monument right after shifting his capital from Golkonda to Hyderabad. Historians opine that the inadequacy of water and plague forced Quli Qutub Shah to construct a new city. He prayed to the Almighty to end his people’s suffering and pledged to build a mosque at the very site where he prayed. Another legend says that the Sultan saw his beloved, the beautiful Baghmati, at this very site and built the monument as a symbol of his eternal love for her. Though this legend gained popularity, it seems inaccurate when tallied with historical dates. In addition, the couplets inscribed during laying of the foundation stone translate as “Fill this of mine city with people as You have filled the river with fishes O Lord.”, indicating that the construction was concurrent with founding of the city.