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Nizam Museum Purani Haveli, Hyderabad. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Nizam’s Museum in Purani Haveli is a palace of the former Nizams which exhibits the gifts that Osman Ali Khan, AsafJah VII,the last Nizam of Hyderabad state received on his silver jubilee celebrations. The museum itself is home to countless souvenirs, gifts and mementos that were gifted to the last Nizam by eminent dignitaries on his silver jubilee celebrations in the year 1936. Of note is a golden, wooden throne that was used for the silver jubilee celebrations of the Last Nizam, a diamond inlaid gold tiffin box, miniature repilica of the Jubilee Hall, paintings of Mir Osman Ali Khan. Also present here is a wooden writing box covered with mother-of-pearl, daggers studded with diamond and gold, caskets, and silver ittardans or perfume containers that were presented by the raja of palvancha.One interested in history must visit the museum.
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Visiting TimeEdit
10.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Anjuman E-ittehad-e-iranian Deccan ; Devdi Nawab Jung, Purani Haveli, Purani Haveli, Hyderabad. ; Ph/M – 040 2452 2079 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Typically they charge @ Rs.15/- per kilometer with a min. of Rs.60/4kms. Dott Cabs: 91-40-2424 2424 Easy Cabs: 91-40-4343 4343 Cell Cabs: 91-40-2324 2526 Meru : 91-40-4422 4449
Bus : Telangana state owned buses connect Hyderabad city with all cities in the state and the neighboring states. Hyderabad is a hub of deluxe, super deluxe, A/C and Volvo tourist buses. Hyderabad is connected by these superb buses to many cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada.
Train : Secunderabad, one of the twin cities with Hyderabad, is a major station with the head quarters of Southern Railway. Nampally railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Railway Enquiry : 139, 216
Air : Hyderabad International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, is well connected to many important cities abroad. Domestic terminal, N T Rama Rao domestic Terminal, connects to all major cities in India. All private air travel providers operate services from Hyderabad. The both airport are located side by side and are located at Begumpet, about 20 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi services cost about Rs 350 from Airport to Hyderabad city.
Others : Auto rickshaws and air-conditioned cabs are available on hire.3 wheelers or .Autos. are fairly popular in Hyderabad. Slightly larger shared-ride 7-seaters will charge by distances, usually Rs.3/- per km. They travel on fixed routes. The smaller .3-seaters. are metered and charge Rs.8/- per km (min. Rs.10/-)
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets.
- Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
- Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Fire : 101
- Ambulance : 102