Hyderabad - Important and Historical Places
Hyderabad - City of Nawabs, Hitech City that is the true example of modern India. Where we try to provide as much information as possible for any visitor to Hyderbad, a happening city.
Charminar:
The charminar is as much the signature of hyderabad as the taj mahal is of agra. Four graceful minarets soar to a height of 48.5m above the ground. Charminar has 45 prayer spaces and a mosque in it. Visitors can view the architectural splendour inside the charminar.
Golconda Fort:
Golconda is one of the famous forts of the india. The name originates from the telugu words "golla konda" meaning shepherd's hill. The fort is famous for its acoustics, places, ingenious water supply system and the famous rahben gun, one of the cannons used in the last siege of golconda by aurangzeb, to whom the fort ultimately fell.
Qutub shahi tombs:
The tombs of the legendary qutub shahi kings lie about a kilometer awolconda fort away from banjara darwaza of the golconda fort. Planned and built by the qutub shahi them selves, these tombs are said to be the oldest historical monuments in Hyderabad. They are from a large group and stand on a raised platform. The tombs are built in persian, pathen and hindu architectural styles using gray granite,with stucco ornamentation, the only one of its kind in the world where an entire dynasty has been buried at one place.
Macca masjid:
A two hundred yards southwest of the charminar is the macca masjid so named because the bricks were brought from macca to build the central arch. The qutub shahis never finished the building of the mosque,which was completed by Aurangazeb in 1694. Fifteen graceful arches - five to each of the three sides, support the roof. Towards the southern ends of the mosque lie the marbal graves of members of the asaf jahi dynasty.
Legislative Assembly:
Built in 1913, the building was originally the hyderabad town hall. The architecture is a synthesis of rajastahani and persian,with an all white, aesthetic look. Located adjointing the picturesque public gardens, a masive status of mahatma gandhi in a sitting posture is erected at the entrance park to the assembly.
Osmania university:
Established in1918, it is one of the oldest universities in india. Named after nizam mir osman ali khan, the university buildings are splendid, especially the arts colleag which is a perfect example of indo-saracenic architecture.
Birla mandir:
This white marbel tempel of lord venkateshwara floats on the city skyline, on kala pahed, the idol in the temple is a replica of the one at tirupati. The all white marble structure, monumnet and a great pleasure for eyes is located in the center of the city, from wher you can view the entire city, Hyderbad.
Salar jung museum:
This museum houses one of the biggest one-man collections of antiques of the world by Mir yousf ali khan, salar jung 3. the objects d'art include Persian carpets, moghal miniatures, Chinese porcelain, Japanese lacquer ware, famous status including the veiled Rebecca and marguerite and Mephistopheles, a superb collections of jade, daggers belonging to queen noor jahan and the emperors Jahangir and shahi jahan, Aurangzeb’s swords and many other fabulous items.
Andhra Pradesh state archaeological museum:
A visit to the Andhra Pradesh state archaeological museum is a delight for art lovers. Located in the picturesque public gardens, the museum boasts of one of the richest repositories of antiques and art objects in the country. The museum contains a Buddhist gallery, brahmanical & Jain gallary, bronze gallery, arms & armour gallery, numismatics gallery, Ajanta gallery and more. Adjacent to the state museum in the contemporary art museum.
The nizam's silver jubilee museum:
The stately purani haveli, the palace acquired around the year 1750 by the second nizam’s, is now converted into a museum with a fascinating collection. The museum exhibits the gifts and mementos presented to the last nizam’s on the occasion of the silver jubilee celebrations in 1937.there is an interesting collection of models made in silver of all the prominent buildings of the city and citations in Urdu abut H.E.H Mir osman ali khan, gold burnished wooden throne used for the silver jubilee celebrations, gold Tiffin box inlaid with diamonds, and gold model of jubilee pavilion.
Birla planetarium/Birla science museum:
Birla planetarium is India’s most modern planetarium and first of its kind in the country. It is equipped with advance technology from Japan and built on naubat pahed adjacent to kala pahed. And the science museum stands tribute to the advancement achieved by science ad technology
Chow mohal complex:
Build in several phases by the nizam’s between 1857-1869; this is now one of the heritage bulidings. The complex four palaces in mogal and European styles, of which main palace is double storied with the others being single storied blocks
Nehru zoological park:
Spanning 300 lush green acres, the Nehru zoological park is a must for nature lovers, it has over 250 species of animals and birds, most of which are kept in conditions as close to their natural habits as possible. The lion safari park, natural history museum and children's train are the added attractions. APTDC runs an ice-cream parlor and restaurant here.
Shilparamam -The arts & Crafts village:
Another attraction at madhapur beyond jubilee in Hyderabad is the 30-acre village, which showcases arts and crafts of the country. India is an ocean of various arts and crafts but the talent of most of the artisans and artists goes unrecognized. To encourage them and give the necessary boost to their art, the crafts village hosts annual bazaars, where artists and artisans from all over the country exhibit their talent.
Public Gardens:
Hyderabad has several beautiful gardens, one of the most popular being the public gardens, which also encloses the state legislature, state Archaeological museum, jubilee hall, jawahar bal bhavan and telugu lalitha kala thoranam, an open -air theatre.
BOATING:
AP tourism operates pedals boats in public gardens pond.
Ramoji Film city
A dream world created for the celluloid on a sprawling 1000 acres, with every imaginable set and location, Ramoji film city on the outskirts of Hyderabad offers facilities to produce any kind of movie. Apart from sets, there are hotels where artistes and technicians can stay. Visitors too can go round in conducted tours that the management organizes
Hitech city:
one of the modern monuments of trade and technology, it embodies the newfound 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 this part of the world. Cyber towers are the main building here.
Lumbini Park:
This beautiful entertainment park is situated on the Shore of Hussainsagar Lake. The landscaping here is a visual treat. A musically synchronized water fountain and a floral clock are major attractions here. Lumbini park jetty is a major point for pleasure boating of AP Tourism.
Hyderabad Botanical Gardens:
The first botanical gardens in AP. The sections include medical plants, timber tees, fruit trees, ornamental plants, acquatic plants and bamboos. The park has been designed to have large water bodies, Rolling Meadows, natural forests, rich grasslands and exquisite rock formations.
Hussainsagar Lake:
Boating and water sports are a regular feature in the hussainsagar. One of the world's tallest monolithic statues of the Buddha stands on the rock of Gibraltar, in the middle of the lake.
Osmansagar Lake:
Osmansagar better known as Gandipet. On the out skirts of Hyderabad is an excellent picnic spot. Osmansagar is one of the two lakes of the cities periphery that supplies drinking water to the great metropolis.
Shameepet:
Located 24Km to the north of Secundrabad. Shameerpet has a beautiful lake and a deer park. It’s a peaceful environs make it a great picnic spot. AP tourism offers comfortable cottage facilities for accommodation, while the forest lodges can be booked with the AP forest department office at saifabad tourist cottages.
Mir alam tank
Mir alam tank is a large lake adjacent to the Nehru Zoo Park. AP tourism operates boats on the lake, for which one has to enter through the zoo
Secret lake (Durgam Cheruvu):
The secret lake is situated close to the Shilparamam crafts village in Hi-tech city behind Jubilee hills. AP tourism organizes boating in the lake. A bar seret lake (Durgam Cheruvu)
KBR National Park:
One of the largest parks the city. KBR national park is southern tropical deciduous forest and the last vestigial representative of the endemic flora of Hyderabad region with over 100 spices of birds, 20 spices of reptiles, and 15 species of butterflies.
Mrugavani National park (chilkur):
Located 25Km from Hyderabad. The park contains the endemic flora of Hyderabad and is an urban refuge for small mammals. Like a wild boar, jungle cat etc and birds
Mahavir harina vasanthali National Park:
Located 50Km from Hyderabad. The park has more than 350 black bucks, 400 cheetahs and number of wildboars, small mammals, and reptiles and over 100 species of birds.
Resorts and Theme parks:
Ocean Park:
Ocean Park is located at Gandipet, 15Km from Hyderabad, in 20 acres of landscaped garden. It provides a number of amusement rights, water rights and is equipped with multi cusine restaurant.
Snow world:
It’s the world biggest and India’s first snow theme park. The visitors can chill out at -5 degrees centigrade and go merry with snow and have a snow filled fun holiday. The snow park has achieved yet another milestone by introducing snow fall, this is the first of its kind of snow fall introduced by any snow theme park are snow dome anywhere in the world, slide and skate on ice and throw snowballs at each other. Enjoy India’s first snow park.
Treasure Island:
A picturesque holiday spot, the Treasure Island, located on 60 acres of landscape at Gandipet, offers a variety of leisure and fun oriented activities-horse riding, billards, disco, go-karting, swimmingpool and so on. Night stay facilities available for Members.
Dhola-ri-Dhani:
This is a typical setting recreated with the entire rustic ambience and charm of an ethnic Rajasthani village, situated at kompally on Medchal Road. Camel rides, puppet shows, folk dances and authentic Rajasthani cuisine give you the taste of the desert state. A large swimming pool, a lake to go boating, an amphitheatre for plays and entertainment programes add to the ambience. Conferencing and night stay facilities available
Pragati Green Medows & Resorts:
Spread over 26 acres and an hours drive from Hyderabad, Pragati resorts offers facilities like swimming pool, boating, children park, coffee and snack bar, restaurant, conference hall, uniquely designed cottages for overnight stay. Pragati sparsh, part of Pragati Resorts set in the, sylvan surroundings, offers a complete range of Ayurvedic Treatment and medicines in association with Santigiri Ashram of Kerala and in coordination with the department of Tourism
Dream Valley Resorts:
Nestled amidst lush green environs and located at Gandipet, Dream valley resorts is a water theme park with water slide, cascading waterfalls, water squirts, a 9-hole golf course and go-carting track.
Alankrita the Ethnic Gateway:
Alankrita blends the convenience of a 5-star resort, the ambience of a heritage Alankrita-the ethnos and a sprawling open air thick gateway site. Located about 16Km from Secundrabad, the facilities here includes an air-conditioned conference hall, well-side restaurant, a pyramid shaped meditation center, covered swimming pool for day and night use, a sunken dancing floor, air-conditioned cottages, an antique shop, walkway and a sprawling open air theater that can accommodate about 3000 people
Mount Opera:
It is a huge multi-theme park. Far from the hustle and bustle of the busy city, this amusement part that offers a variety of entertainment and leisure activities for the entire family. Built on a50 acres plot, the park has special packages for corporate and non resident Indians.
Movie Theaters in Hyderbad ( Cinema Halls )
Ramakrishna 70 mm - Abids - Phone - 040-24741699
Ramakrishna 35 mm - Abids - Phone - 040-24652323
Prasadz - Tank Bund - Ph: 040-39895050 - www.prasadz.com
Shanti Theatre - Narayanaguda - Ph: 040-23223580
Devi - RTC X Roads - Ph: 040 27637811
Odeon - RTC X Roads - Ph: 040 27668885
Sandhya - RTC X Roads - Ph: 040 24617928
Sangeet Theatre - Secunderabad - 040 27703864
PVR - 505787 (Only from mobile phones) - www.pvrcinemas.com
Adlabs - Ameerpet - Ph: 040 39894040
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