This impeccable piece of art was erected by Quli Qutb Shah, during his change of capital from Golconda to Hyderabad. Locate in the city of Hyderabad, Charminar is one of the prominent landmark of the city and a famous tourist spot. The monument got, because of the four minarets (char- four, minar). This monument is built in Indo Islamic style. The monument looks fabulous during the night when it is illuminated.

Highlights :

This monument has become synonymous to the name of the city, since its construction. This peerless monument is situated on the east bank. It is a testimony to show the world the impeccable craftsmanship of our ancestors.

To the north of the Charminar, are the four grand gateways known as Char Kaman that are constructed in the cardinal directions. This structure was built to serve as the Mosque.

Charminar is a jewel in the city of Pearl or City of Nawabs- Hyderabad. Being the global icon of the city, it stands as a testimony of our historical past 400 years.

As you explore this ancient construction, you can see many amazing thins and structures. Thought the architectural style is Indo- Islamic, in some places Persian style can be identified. From the top of upper floor, the view of the Makkah Masjid is mind-blowing.

Major Attractions

• The world famous historic monument, Charminar is remarkable for its four majestic arches, minarets, balconies and domes that are very well furnished with intricate carvings.
• Charminar houses a beautiful mosque at the top which is a major crowd pleaser as well as a spiritual centre.
• You can get a spectacular view of the historic Golconda Fort and the bustling Laad Bazaar from the minarets of Charminar.
• The Laad Bazaar is famous for exquisite bangles bejeweled with colourful glasses and stones.
• The Makkah Masjid and the Bhagyalakshmi Temple are the spiritual centres in the vicinity of Charminar.
• Another striking feature of Charminar is the Char Kaman with a beautiful fountain in the middle called the Gulzar Houz.

Speciality Of The Place

• The word Charminar means Four Minarets or Four Towers.
• Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah, the 5th Sultan of Qutub Shahi Dynasty is the creator of Charminar and it was built in the year 1591 as to commemorate the end of the plague that had broken out in Hyderabad.
• This amazing monument is built using marble, granite, mortar and limestone.
• Charminar is an exact square monument with each side measuring a width of 20 meters. There are pointed arches having a width of 11 meters and a height of 20 meters on each side which are connected with minarets that are 4 storey buildings having a height of 49 meters.
• The four minarets of Charminar symbolizes the first four khalifas of Islam.

Activities Suggested

Way To Reach

 By Air - Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is the nearest airport to Charminar which is situated at a distance of 23.3 Km.

 By Rail -  Dabirpura Railway Station, Hyderabad is the nearest railway station to Charminar which is situated at a distance of 2.7 Km.

 By Road -  Central Bus Station, Hyderabad is the nearest bus station to Charminar which is situated at a distance of 2.5 Km.