Paigah Tombs - tourmet

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The Paigah Tombs are located at Santoshnagar which is about 10 km from Charminar, Hyderabad city, Hyderabad. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Paigah tombs include the tombs of Shams-ul-Umra, Viqar-ul-Umara, Asman Jah. The tomb of Abdul Fateh Khan Tegh Jung or Shams-ul-Umra can be seen at the foyer of the complex. There is an iron tablet which is inscribed with the Paigah lineage, towards the entrance of the complex. The tombs in this complex are built of marble and are decorated with geometrical patterns and designs. Paigah Tombs, considered as unique specimens of artistry, are praised in this iron tablet.

Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad

HistoryEdit

Paigah Tombs are the tombs of Paigah nobles, who were trusted with the security and defence of the state by the Nizams of Hyderabad. It was Abdul Fateh Khan Tegh Jung who founded the Paigah nobility. He was given the title of Shams-ul-Umra (the Sun among the masses) by Nizam II. The Paigah nobles were great patrons of fine arts, literature and sports and they enjoyed a prestigious status in the state.

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10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Friday

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hours

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Lucky Restaurant ; opposite owaisi hospital, shop no 17-1-375 26 a, dmrl x road, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad ; Ph/M – 040 6550 2003 ; 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 4473

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, 239

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/-)