Chowmahalla Palace was the ceremonial seat of the Asaf Jahi nizams of Hyderabad, where official guests and royal visitors were received. The complex is built around four courtyards, with the pillared Durbar Hall at its centre and chandeliers hanging above the marble royal platform.
It is one of the best Old City stops to pair with Charminar and Laad Bazaar. The restored halls, carriages, photographs, and royal objects give a clearer sense of Hyderabad's princely history than the street scene alone can provide.