Tourist Places to Visit in Hyderabad, Pakistan, Asia

Tourist Places to Visit in Hyderabad, Pakistan, Asia

Hyderabad is the fifth largest city in Pakistan situated in Sindh Province is located about 150 kms northeast of provincial capital Karachi and about 1300 kms southwest of national capital Islamabad. Hyderabad is the district headquarters of Hyderabad district.

Hyderabad is one of the industrial hubs of Pakistan houses the sugar, cement, manufacturing of mirror, soap, ice, paper, pottery, plastics, tanneries and textile industries. Hyderabad is famed as the leading bangle producer in the world.

History of Hyderabad:

Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro found Hyderabad in the year in the year 1768, witnessed the last Battle of Amir Talpor and British, Battle of Miani and Battle of Dubae. Before the independence of India in 1947, Hyderabad was one of the regions of India.

Geography of Hyderabad:

Hyderabad is positioned between 25°22′45″ N latitude and 68°22′06″ E longitude and is placed 13 meters above the sea level and covers an area of 3,198 sq. km.

Hyderabad is situated on the east banks of the River Indus experiences a very hot desert climate. April, May, June and July are the hottest months in Hyderabad.

How to reach Hyderabad?

Hyderabad Airport is located 8 kms from the centre of the city with flights from Islamabad and Lahore on Tuesdays and Fridays and from Nawabashah on Friday.

Hyderabad Railway Station and Hyderabad City Railway Station are the two major railway stations of Hyderabad. Indian tourists can board trains to Hyderabad from Monabao town.

Hyderabad is well connected by bus with major cities of the country namely Lahore, Quetta, Islamabad, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Multan.

Auto rickshaws are the cheap and quick transportation mode to move within the city and also tourists can hire cars or taxis for healthy and luxury travel experience.

Things to do in Hyderabad:

To taste variety of cakes and to sip special coffee, one can visit The Bombay Bakery located at Cantonment Shopping area.

Resham Ghiti and Shahi Bazaar are the two prime markets in Hyderabad offers variety of glass bangles, Sindhi ‘Kundan’ gold jewellery, imitation jewellery and other handicraft products.

Food and Shopping in Hyderabad:

Tourists can purchase Kundan gold Jewellery, Lungi cloth, different embroidery products and Sindhi topi at the traditional shops in Hyderabad.

Haji Rabri, Kur’ro Fish, Pallay jo Pulao and Pallo Fish are very popular eateries in Hyderabad. The city houses the KFC, McDonalds and Pizza Hut along with traditional Pakistani food corners.

Tourist Attractions in Hyderabad:

Hyderabad Fort:

Hyderabad Fort is the most important tourist destination as well as the major landmark in Hyderabad city of Pakistan. It was constructed by Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro.

Rani Bagh:

Rani Bagh is a must visit beautiful park in Hyderabad.

Tomb of Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro:

Tomb of Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro is one of the best historical sites in Hyderabad.

Institute of Sindhology Museum:

Institute of Sindhology Museum is situated in the University of Sindh exhibits great collection of historical objects of Sindhi history, heritage, music and culture.

Badshahi Bungalow:

Badshahi Bungalow is the palace of Prince Mir Hassan Ali Khan Talpur, the son of Mir Naseer Khan Talpur, the last ruler of Hyderabad. Prior Permission and consent is necessary to enter palace.

The list of other tourist attractions in Hyderabad is as follows: