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The 400 year
old metropolis,
Hyderabad
is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and the fifth largest city in
India
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Hyderabad
’s rich past find expression not only in its marvelous monuments, but also in
its language, customs, etiquette and food. The rich, dewy pearls…The aroma of Shahi Biryani…is the the
essence of
Hyderabad
.
This city was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shahi, the Sultan of Golconda, in 1591. His
successors, the Nizams remained in power until its integiation in Indian Union
following the country’s
Independence
in 1947. The twin cities of
Hyderabad
and Secunderabad separated by the charming water reservoir known as Hussain Sagar
Hyderaad is unique among southern cities of
India
, as Urdu is the major spoken language.
Hyderabad
’s love affair with automobiles
dates back to the days of the nizams. Even today expect to see Rolls Royces,
Packards and Cadillacs on the streets.
Hyderabad is is not only famous for its art, jewellery, poetry and architecture but The city
has constantly kept pace with the latest trends and advancements in technology , a futuristic techno township thunders with software revolution,
and has acquired the status of a ‘cyber city’.
Place
of Interest
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Char
Minar |
Mecca
Masjid |
Golconda
Fort
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Situated
amidst bustling bazaars, Charminar , The landmark of
Hyderabad
, often referred as “The Arc de triomphe of East”. Char Minar (
Four
Towers
) was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah to commemorate the end of plague
in the city.
The majestic
rectangular building has beautiful arches and elegant minarets on the top, stands
53 metres high and 30 metres wide, and creates four arches facing each of the
cardinal points.
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Mecca
Masjid
Situated
near the Charminar, Mecca Masjid is one of the largest mosques in the world. The
construction of this mosque was started in the year 1614 by the 6th Qutub Shahi
king, Abdullah Qutub Shahi, but was completed only in 1687 by the Mughul emperor
Aurangazeb when he annexed the
Golconda
Kingdom
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Golconda
Fort
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About 8 kms.
west of Hyderabad ,sprawled over 5 km are the massive Golconda Fort With 18 m high
walls, 8 huge gates, 87 bastions for cannons The Fort has got a fantastic acoustic
system by which a hand clap sounded in the Grand Portico can be heard in the
Durbar Hall atop the hill. There are seven elegant tombs, outside the
Golconda Fort, contain the remains of seven of the rulers of the Qutub Shahi
kingdom.
There is a
very interesting sound and light show every evening.
Golconda
was also once famous of its fabulous diamonds and the renowned Diamond Kohinoor
was unearthed from this region only.
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Sagar
Lake
The twin
cities of
Hyderabad
and Secunderabad separated by the charming water reservoir 6 1/2 km by 4 km
artificial lake known as Hussain Sagarhas a 17.5m high, 350 tonne (approximately)
monolithic Buddha statue on a platform in the middle of the lake.
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Salar
Jung
Museum
Believed to
be the best in
Asia
, it is a unique collection of art objects which features priceless treasures and
whimsical objects side by side. It contains wonderful art
objects, statue by master Italian sculptor and rare Persian miniatures,
Illuminated Koran and the like which provide a joy to the beholder.
Nehru
Zoological Park
A great attraction for kids, this large zoo, set in a scenic
locale, houses a large number of animals. It has a lion safari and a toy-train
that goes around the zoo.
- Other places to visit . .
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- Himayat Sagar
(23 kms) :
Lake
, Picnic spot,
- Kondapur (20 kms) :
Relics of a Buddhist complex.
- Mahavir Harin Vanasthali
(13 kms) :
Deer Park
, Natural vegetation.
- Osman Sagar (23 kms)
: Dam-site picnic spot.
The best time to visit ; The best time to visit October to February
How To Get
There
| By Air |
Hyderabad
is linked by air, to most major cities in the country. |
| By Rail |
Hyderabad
is linked by rail to most major cities in the country. |
| Road |
Well connected to road network . |
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Andhra Pradesh
