Places to See
Char
Minar
A magnificent edifice, it epitomises Hyderabad and marks its 400 years of
history. Built by ruler Quli Qutb Shah it stands 180ft. tall, the four minarets
soar to height of 48.7Mts. each above the ground. Within are 45 prayers spaces
and a mosque. It is being pedestrianised for better access as well as safety
of the monument. Must See!
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Birla
Mandir
This beautiful white marble temple of Lord Balaji is built on a hillock, the
kala pahad. This exquisite temple has great sculpture excellence and a profusely
carved ceiling. It is a beautiful sight at night when illuminated, standing
against the dark sky and looking down on Hussain Sagar Lake. Timing: 7 a.m.
to 12 noon & 3 p.m to 9 p.m.
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Hussain
Sagar Lake
This lake, around which the city is spread, was constructed in 1562 A.D. Today,
it is the bejeweled heart of the twin cities with the newly built Necklace
road. In the recent past it has evolved as one of the single largest gathering
place for recreation. The road across the bund is a busy thoroughfare connecting
the twin cities. Boating and Water Sports are a regular feature at the Hussain
Sagar. Jutting out of the middle is the 18 meter high, 350 tonne monolithic
statue of Lord Buddha on the rock of Gibraltar, in the middle of the lake.
The bund is lined with 33 statues of famous personalities of the states.
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Salarjung
Museum
This museum is a unique art collection of a single, great connoisseur of art,
Mir Yousuf Ali khan, better known to the world as Salarjung III, scion of
an illustrious and wealthy family and a short lived prime minister of Hyderabad.
The object d'art include Persian carpets, Mughal miniatures, Chinese procelain,
Japanese acquerware, famous Pearls Of Hyderabad sculptors including the veiled
Rebecca and Marguerite and Mephistopheles, a superb collection of Jade, Daggers
belonging to Queen Nur Jahen and the emperors Jehangir and Shahjahan, Aurangazeb's
sword, Silver,Bidri and Braocade,Rococo,Baroque and Pre-Raphaelite art,even
cuckoo clocks and walking sticks. Must See! (Closed on Fridays. Timings: 10a.m.
to 5p.m.)
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Mecca
Masjid
South-West of Charminar lies Mecca Masjid, the most impressive mosque in South
India. It was started in 1614A.D. by the sixth Qutb shahi King Abdullah Qutb
Shah and completed in 1687 A.D. by Aurangzeb, when he annexed Golconda. This
mosque is said to have bricks from Mecca built into its central arch. Its
lofty colonnades and entrance arches are made of single slabs of granite brought
from a stone quarry, 11km north of Charminar. Legend says, 1400 bullocks were
required to pull these. Mecca Masjid is poetry in stone, with a hall measuring
67m and soaring to a height of 54m. The roof is supported by 15 graceful arches.
It can accommodate 10,000 worshippers at a time. The southern end of the mosque
has the tombs of all Nizams, from the time of Nizam ali Khan (who died in
1803 A.D.) and his successors, exept that of Mir Osman ali Khan Nizam VII.
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Nehru
Zoological Park
Spread across an area of 300 lush green acres, this zoo is a must for all
nature lovers. The biggest zoo in India, it has over 1,500 different kinds
of animals and birds, most of whom are kept in conditions close to their natural
habitat. Other attractions are a lion safari park, a natural history museum,
a prehistoric animal park and a children's park. (The Zoo is closed on Monday's
Timings: 9 a.m to 5 p.m).
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Qutub
Shahi Tombs
1 km away from the Banjara Darwaza of the Golconda Fort, lies this cluster
of graceful structures. This is the last resting place of the Qutb Shahi dynasty,
where seven out of the eight sultans are buried. The tombs are built in persian,
Pathan and Hindu architectural styles using grey granite, with stuco ornamentation.
It features an annual Ghazal festival and other cultural entreaties. (Timings:
9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Closed on Fridays)
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Osman
Sagar
Osman Sagar is a jewel lake, formed by the damming of the river Musi, in 1920,
to maintain a regular supply of drinking water for Hyderabad. Beautiful gardens
on either side of the bund, and a guest house make this a popular picnic spot.
More popularly, Osman Sagar is known as Gandipet.
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Jama
Masjid
Also near the Charminar, this is the oldest mosque in Hyderabad (1597 A.D.)
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Khazana Museum
On the way to Golconda, this is yet another museum which houses a number of
stone sculptures.
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Lumbini
Park
A new amusement park near Hussain sagar. This has a musical fountain show
at 6.30 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. open from Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Government Archelogical
Museum
Housed in Public gardens, this is a museum with interesting sections on Prehistoric
implements, Sculptures, Paintings, Inscriptions, illuminated Manuscripts,
Old China and Textiles. The special attractions is an ancient Egyptian Mummy.
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Ocean
Park
Ocean park is located at Gandipet in 20 acres of landscaped gardens. The park
provides number of world class amusement rides, water rides and equipped with
fastfood joints offering a variety of cuisine at affordable prices. A thrilling
family outing! Rs. 125/- is charged as entry fee.
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Ramoji
Film City
The Ramoji Film City is a colossal creation. This is Hyderabad's answer to
Universal Studios- nearly 2000 acres, a complete world created for assisting
the dream merchants of cinema. Luxury hotels, Japanese gardens, parisian boulevards,
lavish palaces, make-believe airports/railway stations and a host of other
fantastic creations.
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Sanghi Temple
In the nearby industrial town Sanghi Nagar,this temple named after its patron
family, Sanghi, is situated on top of a hill. This is a beautiful temple contructed
in the south Indian Style of temple archetecture and hosts all important Hindu
god idols. It is a favourite getaway point for the Hyderabadis as well as
a popular tourist spot.
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Hi-Tech
City
One of the modern monuments of trade and technology, it embodies the new found
attitude of Hyderabad and today finds a place of pride. Situated on the outskirts
of the city, it is the nucleus of Cyberabad, the IT destination in these parts
of the world.
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Shoppers Stop
The ultimate shopping experience at India's largest shopper's Stop at Hyderabad.
Located very conveniently walking distance from the Hyderabad Airport, it
offers a buyer all that he is looking for.
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