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Hyderabad
is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The city is having a variety of
cultures. Famous minarets and its pearl bazaar make the city a famous
place, Pearls from all over the world are said to come to Hyderabad
because of the artisans who here are skilled in piercing and
stringing pearls without damaging them. 'Lambadas' and 'Banjaras',
the city's gypsy tribes are known throughout the country for their
colourful costumes & emdashand Hyderabadi cusine. Hyderabad is at
an altitude of 536 metres Light woollens are required during early
mornings and late evenings.
Attractions
In & Around
B .M.BIRLA
PLANETARIUM/SCIENCE MUSEUM
B.M.Birla
Planetarium is the most modern planetarium / science museum in
the country. It lies in the centre of the city. This museum
has regular presentation on various subjects related to
astronomy and space. It has been developed for the study of
astronomy. Sky shows are held here daily at different timings
and in different languages. Science museum is closed on last
Tuesday of the month and planetarium is closed on last
Thursday of the month.
B.M.BIRLA
PLANETARIUM/SCIENCE MUSEUM
B.M.Birla
Planetarium is the most modern planetarium / science museum in
the country. It lies in the centre of the city. This museum
has regular presentation on various subjects related to
astronomy and space. It has been developed for the study of
astronomy. Sky shows are held here daily at different timings
and in different languages. Science museum is closed on last
Tuesday of the month and planetarium is closed on last
Thursday of the month.
BIRLA
MANDIR
Birla
Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara is among finest temple
made in India. This temple was built by Birlas. It was
constructed in 1976 and built in white Rajasthani marble. This
temple presents an arresting sight when illuminated in the
evening. This entire temple is built in Rajasthani Marble.
This temple is located on one of the twin rocky hills
overlooking the Hussain Sagar. From the temple one gets some
magnificent sights of the city in the evening.
BIRLA
MANDIR
Birla
Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara is among finest temple
made in India. This temple was built by Birlas. It was
constructed in 1976 and built in white Rajasthani marble. This
temple presents an arresting sight when illuminated in the
evening. This entire temple is built in Rajasthani Marble.
This temple is located on one of the twin rocky hills
overlooking the Hussain Sagar. From the temple one gets some
magnificent sights of the city in the evening.
CHARMINAR
Charminar
surrounded by narrow lanes was built by Mohd. Quli Qutb Shah
in honour of his wife, Bhagmati. It is the unique symbol of
Hyderabad. Charminar is surrounded by a bustling bazaar of
pearl and jewellery shops, perfume and attar dealers. The
famous monument derives it's name from the four pillars
surrounding the structure. The height of these minars is 180
feet's.
CHARMINAR
Charminar
surrounded by narrow lanes was built by Mohd. Quli Qutb Shah
in honour of his wife, Bhagmati. It is the unique symbol of
Hyderabad. Charminar is surrounded by a bustling bazaar of
pearl and jewellery shops, perfume and attar dealers. The
famous monument derives it's name from the four pillars
surrounding the structure. The height of these minars is 180
feet's.
DEER
PARK
Deer
Park is situated about 17 km from Hyderabad. This park is
spread in over an area of 300 acresof land. In this beautiful
park one can see many deer species and birds.
DEER
PARK
Deer
Park is situated about 17 km from Hyderabad. This park is
spread in over an area of 300 acresof land. In this beautiful
park one can see many deer species and birds.
GOLCONDA
FORT
The
city's primary feature, Golconda Fort is one of the most
magnificent fortress complexes in India. This fort was
originally built by Kaktiya kings Ganpati. It is located 10km
west of the city. From this fort the Kaktiya kings ruled the
near by areas. This massive fort with walls and 70ramparts
extending some 7 kms in circumference and 8 huge gates,
occupies a perimeter of 11 kms and its walls are 15 to 18 fts
high.
GOLCONDA
FORT
The
city's primary feature, Golconda Fort is one of the most
magnificent fortress complexes in India. This fort was
originally built by Kaktiya kings Ganpati. It is located 10km
west of the city. From this fort the Kaktiya kings ruled the
near by areas. This massive fort with walls and 70ramparts
extending some 7 kms in circumference and 8 huge gates,
occupies a perimeter of 11 kms and its walls are 15 to 18 fts
high.
HUSSAIN
SAGAR LAKE
Hussain
Sagar Lake is important historically. The stone statue of
Buddha stands 17.5 meter high and weighs 350 tonnes. Its
construction was started in 1985and continued till five years
i.e. 1990. But when it was being brought to stand it up on
end, it fell into the water and remained there for two year
and in it was brought out of the lake in 1992 and placed on a
slab right in the middle of the lake. For having the
spectacular view of the statue Tankbund is the right place.
HUSSAIN
SAGAR LAKE
Hussain
Sagar Lake is important historically. The stone statue of
Buddha stands 17.5 meter high and weighs 350 tonnes. Its
construction was started in 1985and continued till five years
i.e. 1990. But when it was being brought to stand it up on
end, it fell into the water and remained there for two year
and in it was brought out of the lake in 1992 and placed on a
slab right in the middle of the lake. For having the
spectacular view of the statue Tankbund is the right place.
MECCA
MOSQUE
The
construction of this mosque was originally started by Sultan
Mohammed Quli Qutb in 1614 and was completed in 1641. This
mosque stands towards the south west of Charminar. Mosque
reciprocates its name from the bricks which were brought from
the holy place of Mecca and which are embedded in the walls of
this impressive mosque. This mosque with high pillars and
arches of the structure, which have been carved out from
granite, is considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in
the nation and largest in the world.
MECCA
MOSQUE
The
construction of this mosque was originally started by Sultan Mohammed
Quli Qutb in 1614 and was completed in 1641. This mosque stands
towards the south west of Charminar. Mosque reciprocates its name
from the bricks which were brought from the holy place of Mecca and
which are embedded in the walls of this impressive mosque. This
mosque with high pillars and arches of the structure, which have been
carved out from granite, is considered as one of the most beautiful
mosques in the nation and largest in the world.
NEHRU
ZOOLOGICAL PARK
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Nehru
Zoological park is one of the largest in Asia and is spread
over an area of 300 acres. Different species of birds &
animals can be seen here in large numbers. Zoo houses the lion
safari park, which is a popular attraction for visitors. This
zoo has got a prehistoric animal section, which houses animals
not normally seen during the day. A special system of lighting
simulates bright moonlight for visitors to view these rare
nocturnal animals and birds in the daytime. With other
features like mini train, animal rides and gardens etc. This
Zoo has become an interesting place or picnic spot to visit.
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NEHRU
ZOOLOGICAL PARK
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Nehru
Zoological park is one of the largest in Asia and is spread
over an area of 300 acres. Different species of birds &
animals can be seen here in large numbers. Zoo houses the lion
safari park, which is a popular attraction for visitors. This
zoo has got a prehistoric animal section, which houses animals
not normally seen during the day. A special system of lighting
simulates bright moonlight for visitors to view these rare
nocturnal animals and birds in the daytime. With other
features like mini train, animal rides and gardens etc. This
Zoo has become an interesting place or picnic spot to visit.
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OSMANIA
UNIVERSITY
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In
1939, Osmania University got the permanent building, before
that, Nizam of Hyderabad started the Osmania University in
1917 in temporary building. Osmania University, Now is one of
the largest in India. It is the imposing Arts College
building, which is displaying Ellora paintings and Saraceni-Moorish
arches on the first and second floor. Its huge gateway has
been designed on the design of building in Damascus.
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OSMANIA
UNIVERSITY
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In
1939, Osmania University got the permanent building, before
that, Nizam of Hyderabad started the Osmania University in
1917 in temporary building. Osmania University, Now is one of
the largest in India. It is the imposing Arts College
building, which is displaying Ellora paintings and Saraceni-Moorish
arches on the first and second floor. Its huge gateway has
been designed on the design of building in Damascus.
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PAIGAH
TOMBS
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Paigah
Tombs are about 200 years old. These tombs are situated at
Santosh Nagar and belong to the Paigah Nobles. These beautiful
tombs have marble inlay work on them.
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PAIGAH
TOMBS
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Paigah
Tombs are about 200 years old. These tombs are situated at
Santosh Nagar and belong to the Paigah Nobles. These beautiful
tombs have marble inlay work on them.
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PUBLIC
GARDENS
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The
public gardens another name is Bagh-e-aam, which houses State
Legislative Assembly building, the Jubilee Hall, the Jwahar
Lal Bhavan the Health Museum and the State Archaeological
Museum
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PUBLIC
GARDENS
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The
public gardens another name is Bagh-e-aam, which houses State
Legislative Assembly building, the Jubilee Hall, the Jwahar
Lal Bhavan the Health Museum and the State Archaeological
Museum
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QUTB
SHAHI TOMBS
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Qutub
Shahi rulers tombs are about a km from Golconda fort. The
larger tombs galleries are double storied and the smaller
tombs galleries are single storied. These tombs are surrounded
by well laid gardens and are covered with lovely domes. The
centre of each tomb contains the sacro-phagus which overlies
the actual burial vault in a crypt below. These tombs are open
from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and closed on Friday.
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QUTB
SHAHI TOMBS
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Qutub
Shahi rulers tombs are about a km from Golconda fort. The
larger tombs galleries are double storied and the smaller
tombs galleries are single storied. These tombs are surrounded
by well laid gardens and are covered with lovely domes. The
centre of each tomb contains the sacro-phagus which overlies
the actual burial vault in a crypt below. These tombs are open
from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and closed on Friday.
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RAYMOND'S
TOMB
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Raymond's
Tomb is made up of black granite. His tomb is situated in
Sarrornagar, which is in the east of Hyderabad.
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RAYMOND'S
TOMB
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Raymond's
Tomb is made up of black granite. His tomb is situated in
Sarrornagar, which is in the east of Hyderabad.
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SALARJUNG
MUSEUM
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Salarjung
museum is the third largest museum in India and is counted
among the best museums in the world. This museum is located on
Musi river. The artifacts are kept in the 36 huge halls. There
are more than 35,000 artifacts stored here. The collection in
this museum is known as one of the best ever done by any
single person. Collection of the items in the museum is done
by, Mir Yusaf Ali Khan or Salar Jung III, the primeminister of
Nizam Of Hyderabad.
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SALARJUNG
MUSEUM
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Salarjung
museum is the third largest museum in India and is counted
among the best museums in the world. This museum is located on
Musi river. The artifacts are kept in the 36 huge halls. There
are more than 35,000 artifacts stored here. The collection in
this museum is known as one of the best ever done by any
single person. Collection of the items in the museum is done
by, Mir Yusaf Ali Khan or Salar Jung III, the primeminister of
Nizam Of Hyderabad.
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SECUNDRABAD
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The
planned city of Secunderabad is 8 km away from the Hyderabad
and was established towards, the north of Hussain Sagar Lake.
Nizam Secunder gave the name to the city. The lake built by
the Qutab Shahi which surrounds Secundra makes the surrounding
more scenic and serene.
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SECUNDRABAD
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The
planned city of Secunderabad is 8 km away from the Hyderabad
and was established towards, the north of Hussain Sagar Lake.
Nizam Secunder gave the name to the city. The lake built by
the Qutab Shahi which surrounds Secundra makes the surrounding
more scenic and serene.
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USMAN
SAGAR
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Usman
Sagar is the dam, which is one of the main sources of water
supply to the city of Hyderabad. The other important point of
the Dam is that it was essentially built to save Hyderabad
from floods in Musi river
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USMAN
SAGAR
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Usman
Sagar is the dam, which is one of the main sources of water
supply to the city of Hyderabad. The other important point of
the Dam is that it was essentially built to save Hyderabad
from floods in Musi river
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VIDHAN
SABHA BHAWAN
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Vidhan
Sabha Bhawan is located in one of the best laid gardens in the
country. This white and elegant building is one of the most
beautiful Legislative Houses in India. The architecture of the
Vidhan Sabha is designed in the manner that it attracts its
visitors itself.
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VIDHAN
SABHA BHAWAN
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Vidhan
Sabha Bhawan is located in one of the best laid gardens in the
country. This white and elegant building is one of the most
beautiful Legislative Houses in India. The architecture of the
Vidhan Sabha is designed in the manner that it attracts its
visitors itself.
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Top Getting
in, Around & AwayHyderabad
is connected with the rest of the country, and with the world,
through the Indian Airlines and Air India, respectively. Hyderabad
has services from almost all major airlines operating in India.
Hyderabad can be reached by air, from all the major cities of the
country. Indian Airlines and many other private airlines operate
flights to Hyderabad. It is also easily accessible by train, from
any part of the country. The main railway station is at Secunderabad.
There is a regular bus service to Hyderabad from many cities in
southern, central and south-eastern parts of the country
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When
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TEMPERATURE
Summer Maximum
42 degrees Celsius Minimum 22 degrees Celsius
Winter Maximum 22 degrees Celsius Minimum 12 degrees Celsius
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