Chowmahalla Palace

Visit Chowmahalla Palace

 Be prepared to get transported in time while taking a royal tour of one of the most magnificent palaces in Hyderabad. The Chowmahalla Palace has been meticulously restored to bring its past-beauty back to life. Once a seat of the great Nizams, this palace has played a perfect host to numerous royal guests and still welcomes its admirers with a majestic charm.

Be prepared to get transported in time while taking a royal tour of one of the most magnificent palaces in Hyderabad. The Chowmahalla Palace has been meticulously restored to bring its past-beauty back to life. Once a seat of the great Nizams, this palace has played a perfect host to numerous royal guests and still welcomes its admirers with a majestic charm.

Embellished with gushing fountains and opulent gardens, the palace-complex now retains two courtyards (northern and southern), marvellous palaces, the Durbar Hall, Clock Tower, Roshan Bangla and the Council Hall. The domes, arches and the elaborate stucco work of the palace emanate a grand mix of Persian, Rajasthani, Indo-Saracenic and European styles. As one steps into the palace, the eyes are left bedazzled by the overhead, Belgian crystal-made chandeliers and the mirror-finish, white marbled floor.

With numerous adornments and enchantments, the Chowmahalla Palace still stands tall with an indomitable prowess to impress millions with its sparkling glamour. Important facts about the palace:

• it was initiated by Nizam Salabhat Jung in 1750 and completed by Nizam Afzar-ud-Dawla Bahadur in 1869.
• it originally sprawled across 45 acres of land extending from Laad Bazaar to Aspan Chowk Road but unfortunately at present only 12 acres remains.
• The Chowmahalla Palace is a replica of the Shah's Palace in Teheran.
• Timings: 10:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m except Fridays and Public holidays.
• Entrance Fee: Adults- 25/- and Children 10/- (Indians), Foreign Nationals- 150/-