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Manoj Onkar
Lives in Ahmedabad
7 Reviews
58 helpful votes
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"Recommended to visit"

6.0/7
Posted Oct 22, 2017

A decently managed space.
The display is of good quality.
Campus could have been maintained much better.
Couple of spaces open but some of the palaces are locked and not open for public.
The historic information displayed is interesting and so is the car museum in the background.

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David Prakash
Lives in Pondicherry
4 Reviews
1857 readers

"Magnificent Palace"

7.0/7
Posted Sep 7, 2016

The palace in its grandeur is a magnificent one and worth a visit.

My children loved the antique cars present there. It was worth a visit and sheds light on the way the nizam lived.

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Aviral Mukherjee
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"Palace of Nizam !!!"

6.0/7
Posted Apr 6, 2016

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In a close vicinity to charminar lies the beautiful palace of the Hyderabadi nizam - The Chowmahalla palace. The architecture here is so beautifully created that it will lure you even after your visit. What amazed me the most was the Rolls royce of the 19th century. The palace is a masterpiece. A must visit place. Just walk down from charminar ask anybody to guide you. The ticket price is Rs 50 and is worth it. You get a good canteen facility to chew in some snacks inside. Do not forget to take the camera ticket. There's a lot to capture.

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S.m.bega Raaj
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"Marvellous Mahal"

6.5/7
Posted Dec 31, 2015

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Brilliant Beauty!!

Huge and Handsome Palace located in the heart of the city. 4 Palaces in one compound, so it's called Chowmahalla Palace, 100% paisa vasool place. But we have to walk a lot to enjoy the beauty of this wonderful Palace.

Architectural brilliance at it's best, INR 50/- entrance ticket and 50/- for camera is absolutely worth it. I took some pleasant photos and videos to cherish for my lifetime.

Must visit for all age groups when you are in Hyderabad. Please experience this experience for the experience sake. Please walk up to the end of the Palace where you can see classical old cars.

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Vikas Doijode
Lives in Hyderabad
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"A place for art & history lovers"

5.0/7
Posted Dec 23, 2015

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You can take a half day tour around this palace and some glimpse of Nizam's lifestyle. The architectures are point of attraction and nice environment inside.

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Entry: Paid
Not Allowed: Pets
Timings - Opening & Closing: Monday - Friday: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Saturday: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Sunday: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Public Holidays: 12.00 AM - 12.00 AM

Famous For: Palaces

Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallat Palace is a popular attraction of Hyderabad. Chowmahalla Palace is located nearby Charminar, at a distance of about 350 meters.

Chowmahalla Palace was the official seat of the Asaf Jahi Dynasty or the Nizams of Hyderabad state. The name ‘Chowmahallat’ comes from two Urdu words, Chow (four) and Mahallat (palaces). The ceremonial functions such as the accession of the Nizams, receptions for the Governor-General and other official guests and royal visitors, etc. were held at Chowmahalla Palace.

Chowmahalla Palace is a blend of many architectural styles and influences. Though the construction began in 1750, it was completed between 1857 and 1869. Chowmahalla Palace has two courtyards – northern courtyard and southern courtyard.

The Northern courtyard that consists of Bara Imam and Shishe-Alat has many Mughal domes and arches adorned with stucco ornamentation. The Southern courtyard, the oldest part of Chowmahalla Palace, consists of Afzal Mahal, Mahtab Mahal, Tahniyat Mahal and Aftab Mahal.

Khilwat Mubarak, the heart of Chowmahalla Palace, is the Durbar Hall where religious ceremonies and durbar were held. It has a pure marble platform on which the royal seat 'Takht-e-Nishan' is laid. Khilwat Mubarak is also famous for its 19 chandeliers made of Belgian crystal. The Chowmahalla Palace complex also consists of a 250-year old Clock Tower (Khilwat Clock), Council Hall and Roshan Bungalow.

Chowmahalla Palace, the symbol of royal and cultural heritage, was opened in 2005. Though built over 250 years ago, Chowmahalla Palace is well preserved and upholds its cultural significance and elegance even today.