Chowmahalla Palace
The Nizams' seat of power, with a crystal-lit durbar hall and their collection of vintage cars.
- Open
- Closed Fridays and national holidays; listed as 10 am to 5 pm otherwise
- Price
- Ticketed, with a higher fee for foreign visitors
- Time Needed
- 1.5 hours
- Address
- Chowmahalla Palace, Motigalli, Khilwat, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002Directions
- Getting There
- By cab or auto, or a ten-minute walk south of the Charminar through the bazaars.
Why Go
This was the official home of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, who ruled Hyderabad until 1948. It's built around two courtyards, and the highlight is the Khilwat, the pillared throne hall under huge chandeliers.
The palace still belongs to the family and now runs as a museum of clothes, arms, palanquins and cars.
Tips
- Pair it with the Charminar and Laad Bazaar on the same morning.
Nearby
Something wrong or out of date?
Traveler Reviews
Sign in and mark Chowmahalla Palace as visited to write a review.