The Seats of Power

MEETING POINT

Durations
Group size

1-20

Live language guide

English

About

A four-hour tour that takes you to the two competing seats of power in Hyderabad. The Nizam’s dominions, or Hyderabad State, was a vassal to the British throne from 1798 onwards. This meant there were two centers of power. One was the palace of the Nizam, the absolute monarch of his domains. The other was the Residency, the palace of the Resident – the representative of the British monarch.

In this tour, we visit two of Hyderabad’s best preserved buildings from the Asaf Jahi period (1724 to 1948CE). The Chowmahalla Palace is a splendid testament to the wealth and grandeur of the Nizam of Hyderabad. The British Residency, while the seat of power of the British in Hyderabad, also has a tale of an officer of the British crown ‘going native’, marrying a local noblewoman and building the Residency as a grand house for them to live in together.

Included / Excluded

  • All entrance tickets
  • Mobile photography tickets
  • All snacks and beverages on the tour
  • Bottled water
  • Guide throughout the tour
  • Any other expenses like shopping

Itinerary

  • Chowmahalla Palace

    See where the last kings of Hyderabad lived as recently as the 1960s, and marvel at the grandeur that marked their everyday life
  • British Residency

    The seat of power of the British in Hyderabad, famously associated with a tale of an officer of the British crown ‘going native’, marrying a local noblewoman and building the Residency as a grand house for them to live in together.

Departure and Return

Morning departure: 10:00AM
Afternoon departure: 2:00PM
Saturday through Thursday (Not on Fridays)”

Duration

4 hours

Additional Information

For a full refund, cancel at least 7 days before the experience is scheduled to start or within 24 hours of purchase by writing to us at mail@thwc.in

Cancellation at any other time might incur a cancellation fee of up to 100% of the amount already paid. Write to us at mail@thwc.in and we will sort it out for you.

We will always try and accommodate your requests. But we do reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee according to the situation or costs already incurred by us.

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Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are stronlgy recommended. Wear comfortable and sturdy footwear. Dress so that your knees and shoulders are covered, as some of the places we might go into are of religious significance.

FAQs

Wear comfortable walking shoes, and clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended.

Most parts of the Old City do not have usable restrooms. However, we have usable restrooms at Chowmahalla Palace, British Residency, Golconda and the Qutb Shahi tombs.

Everything is paid for on the tours, and your guides will not ask you for any money. Do carry money in Indian rupees if you want to do any shopping for souvenirs.

Yes – the tours are interesting and appropriate for children aged 8 and up.

All our tours are in English.

Yes. All our tours are done on request, and an advance booking is essential.

Yes, walking tours are generally safe. Our Guides are knowledgeable about the area and prioritize your safety and comfort.

Our walking tours are leisurely and cover a manageable distance with frequent stops. Do ask us if you have any soecific requirements and we will be happy to help you.

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