| Birla
Mandir |
| This
temple of Shri Venkateswara is built of 2000 tonnes of
white marble & is magnificent combination of North
India (Khajuraho & Bodh Gaya) & South India (Raj
Gopuram & Garudalaya) architectural styles. The temple,
popularity known as the Birla Mandir overlooks the Hussain
Sagar lake, from its perch on the 280 feet high Kala Pahad |
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| Buddha
Statue |
| Standing
16 meters tall, this 350 tonne statue is placed in the
middle of the Hussain Sagar lake & forms one of the
landmarks which come to mind when one thinks of Hyderabad. |
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Charminar
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| This
magnificent monumnet with four graceful minarets was built
by Sultan Md. Quli Qutub Shah in 1591, two years after
the founding of Hyderabad. Referred to as the Arc de Triumph
of the East, its central structure is 180 ft high &
houses 45 prayer spaces & a mosque. An old bazaar
humming with hectic trading in pearls, bangles & other
knick-knacks surrounds the Charminar. |
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| Chowmahalla
Palace |
| Salbat
Jung built one of the earliest palaces in Hyderabad, The
Choumahalla Palace in 1956. This is a complex of four
Palces, hence the name. It is believed to be replica of
the Palace of the Emperor of Iran. Such is its beauty
that the Prince of Wales on a visit Hyderabad described
the Palaces & its gardens as a part of Arabian Nights |
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| Cyberabad
- Hi Tech City |
| Hyderabad
has already been developed as a destination for Software
Companies. The Hi Tech City is been developed as Asia’s
largest technopark so as to develop a conducive climate
for these companies. The city is ideal for professional
in the field of Electricals, Information Technology, telecommunication
& other related industries. |
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| Falakuma
Palace |
| This
historic Palace, situated about 4 kms north of the Charmin,
was built in late 19th century by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra.
From beginning to end, the Palace reveals exquisite worksmanship.
Priceless paintings, Jade Statutes & fine English
Furniture add to overall charm. It is said that when the
Viceroys came to stay, the Nizam himself plced some of
his diamonds as paper weights. |
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| Mecca
Masjid |
| Just
a stone’s throw from the Charmin lies the Mecca Masjid.
It is said that this mosque has briks, which were brought,
from Mecca in the Central Arch & hence the name. A
room in the country yard contains sacred relics, one of
which is the hair of the Prophet. |
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| Nehru
Zoological Park |
| The
Nehru Zoological Park is spread over 300 acres is the
biggest in the country. Housing over 2500 animals &
birds, the key attractions include the Lion Safari, Natural
History Museum, Prehistoric Animals Park, Children Park
& more. |
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| Osman
Sagar |
| Osman
Sagar is 29 sq.kms reservoir, which supplies water to
the twin cities of Hyderabad & Secundrabad. This beautiful
lake, created by constructing a dam on the river Musi
in 1920, is a popular weekend retreat with well-laid out
gardens, guesthouse facilities, etc. Also near Gandipet
is Ocean Park, an amusement park on the Shankarpally Road
which offers a great mix of fun & thrills for all. |
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| Ramoji
Film City |
| A
spread 1000-acre, the Ramoji Film City is one of the finest
complexes of its kind in the sub-continent. It aims at
providing all conceivable facilities within its campus.
Lush green gardens, a small village, airport, railway
station, a central jail & more are all utilised for
outdoor shooting. |
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| Salar
Jung Museum |
| The
Salar Jung Museum is the largest one-man collection of
antiques in the world. The museum exhibits over 35,000
objects of Art like Chinese Porcelain, Aurangazeb’s Sword,
Daggers belonging to Queen Noor Jehan & Emperor Jahangir
& Shah Jahan, Sculpture, Indian paintings & Persian
carpets. Some of the highlights are the Veiled Rebecca,
the translucent white marble statue by Bezoni, the Arms
section, The Jade section & the Oriental Section. |
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| Shilparaman
- The Crafts Village |
| An
entire village to showcase Art, Shilparamam is an effort
to preserve our culture by keeping alive our dying art
forms & bring the products of our age-old skills into
the urban drawing rooms. The crafts village in Madhapur
nesting admist picturesque rock formation unique to the
region is about 14kms from Hyderabad & is home to
thousands of artisans, temple to performing artists &
a breath of fresh air to art lovers.The Village hosts
concerts & dance programmes & also teaches crafts
to those intrested. Each season is welcomed with topical
festival that attracts talents from across the world.
Some of these are International Kite festival, Sarees
of Indian festival, Sankranti, Ugadi, Janmasthami &
The Annual Crafts Festival organised every year in March.
From March 2000, a Living Rock Galle |
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