Situated in the city center, Charminar is the pride of Hyderabad. The monument projects the architectural brilliance of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Md Quli Qutb, 1591, built the monument. Charminar is often known as the 'Arc de Triomphe of the East.' The greatest attraction besides the monument is the locality. The Laad bazaar, the oldest city market, is incredibly famous for its bangles all over the subcontinent. The market sells traditional soorma, which is a must-buy for any tourist. There is no confusion that the monument is the best place to visit in Hyderabad with friends.
One must visit the Mecca Masjid, the oldest mosque in the city of Nizams. It is also a splendid example of what the Qutb Shahi dynasty was capable of, but the Masjid allows only Muslims to enter its premises. Peeking through the massive window of the Salar Jung Museum brings one back to the early days. It is a fact that the artifacts present inside the museum are the collection of a single man. The Chowmahalla Palace is also a grand attraction near the vicinity of Charminar. One can eat, shop, and worship in the locality of the museum. Reach the place by taking a bus from the Hyderabad bus stand to the Mahatma Gandhi bus station.