Barkas, Hyderabad

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Barkas is a neighborhood in Hyderabad, India, located in the old city area of Hyderabad. The name "Barkas" is believed to be derived from the English word "barracks". Before Indian independence, Barkas served as the military Barracks of the Nizam of Hyderabad. ()

Coordinates: 17°19'7"N, 78°28'56"E

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Erstwhile Circle-I (Barkas)Hyderabad India

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Nearby attractions include: Chowmahalla Palace, Makkah Masjid, Paigah Tombs, Falaknuma Palace.

2.8 miN
Palace, Architecture
Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad
71 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hyderabad, India, the Chowmahalla Palace is a testament to the city's regal past and architectural splendor. Once the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, the palace was the center of Hyderabad's Nizami culture and grandeur.
2.9 miN
Monumental, richly decorated mosque
Makkah Masjid, Hyderabad
76 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hyderabad, India, Makkah Masjid stands as one of the city's most splendid architectural wonders and a significant place of worship for the Muslim community. This grand mosque, with its imposing structure and spiritual ambiance, has been an...
2.3 miNE
Mausoleum, Historical place
Paigah Tombs, Hyderabad
58 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Hyderabad, India, lies a hidden gem of architectural grandeur and historical significance: the Paigah Tombs. This mausoleum complex is a remarkable testament to the region's rich cultural heritage, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of...
1.3 miNW
Palace
Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad
34 min walk • Nestled atop a hill in the bustling city of Hyderabad, India, the Falaknuma Palace is a jewel of the Nizam's legacy, exuding the grandeur of the bygone era. This majestic palace, which translates to "Mirror of the Sky" in Urdu, was completed in 1893 and originally...
3 miN
Temple
Bhagyalakshmi Temple, Hyderabad
77 min walk • Bhagyalakshmi temple is a Hindu temple located in Hyderabad, India. This temple is located adjacent to the city's historic monument Charminar. Charminar is under care of Archaeological Survey of India, while a Hindu trust manages the temple dedicated to the Goddess Lakshmi.
2.9 miN
Palace
Sardar Mahal, Hyderabad
76 min walk • Sardar Mahal is a palace located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Sardar Mahal was built in European style by Nizam VI Mir Mahboob Ali Khan in 1900 for one of his consorts Sardar Begum. As Sardar Begum did not like the construction, she never stayed there. However, the building took her name.
2.9 miN
Mosque
Jama Mosque Kalaburagi, Hyderabad
75 min walk • Jamia Masjid Gulbarga is a mosque located in Gulbarga, Karnataka, India. It is regarded as one of the best examples of mosque architecture in South Asia. The arches design of Jamia Masjid Gulbarga reflects in the interiors of Spanish Mosque of Hyderabad, India.
1.6 miN
Cemetery
Armenian cemetery in Hyderabad, Hyderabad
42 min walk • The Armenian cemetery in Hyderabad, also known as Uppuguda Armenian cemetery, is a three-hundred-year-old cemetery, belongs from Qutb Shahi period. The Armenian cemetery is located at Uppuguda a suburb of Hyderabad, India.
2.8 miW
Lake
Rukn-ud-Daula lake, Hyderabad
72 min walk • Rukn-ud-Daula lake or Rukunu Dowla Lake is a historic lake situated in Shivarampally village near Hyderabad, India.
2.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Umda Sagar Lake, Hyderabad
58 min walk • Umda Sagar Lake is located in the midst of Old City Hyderabad, India. The lake is one of four within Hyderabad, along with Shamirpet, Mir Alam, and Hussain Sagar. In 1954 the lake was described as being 8 miles south of the city.
2.9 miN
Church
Medak Cathedral, Hyderabad
75 min walk • Medak Cathedral at Medak in Telangana, India, is one of the largest churches in India and has been the cathedral church of the Diocese of Medak of the Church of South India since 1947. Originally built by Charles Walker Posnett British Wesleyan Methodists, it was consecrated on 25 December 1924.

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How to get to Barkas by public transport?

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Falaknuma (28 min walk)