Hyderabad

Hyderabad 645 km southeast of Mumbai, founded in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, is the India's fourth-largest city. Its best-known landmark is the rectangular Charminar with its four minarets.It was under Muslim rule for centuries, Hyderabad is architecturally different from other Mughal-founded cities. The main attractions are the Faluknama Palace, Golconda Fort, Mecca Masjid Mosque and Salar Jung Museum. Dont miss the nearby Hanamakonda Hill which has a beautiful temple, with a statue of Nandi and 1,000 pillars.