Hyderabad the 6th largest metropolis of India It is known
for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques,
temples, and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts
and dance. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are Twin cities, separated
by Husain Sagar (also known as Tank Bund), an artificial
lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Qutb Shah in
1562.
Hyderabad is making great strides in Information Technology
and Telecommunications. It is also known as the second Silicon
Valley in India after Bangalore. It is now a big hub for
Multinational companies and is rivaling Bangalore in terms
of attracting foreign investment and performing the outsourcing
work. Moreover, super specialty hospitals with excellent
doctors and low fees are attracting medical tourism to Hyderabad.
Attractions
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Birla Planetarium
- located in the heart of the city on the panoramic hillock
of Nawbat Pahad, the Birla Planetarium is a tribute to
the advances made in science and technology.
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Chilkur Balaji
- Temple of Lord Sri Venkateshwara.
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Charminar -
the major landmark in Hyderabad with four graceful minarets.
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Nehru Zoological Park
- among the largest in Asia.
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Falaknuma Palace
- Built by Nawab Viqar al-Umra', a beautiful and stunning
piece of architecture.
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Golconda Fort
- located on the outskirts of the city, Golconda Fort
is one of the most magnificient fortress complexes in
India.
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Husain Sagar
- man-made lake that separates the twin cities of Hyderabad
and Secunderabad.
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Laal Bazaar
- directly to the west of Charminar, and known for its
bangles.
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Makkah Masjid
- a stone-built mosque, immediately southwest of Charminar.
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NTR Gardens
- Well laid out garden on the banks of Husain Sagar
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Prasads IMAX Theatre
- is the first IMAX theatre to open in South India. It
was also the world's biggest IMAX screen at the time of
opening.
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Public Gardens of
Hyderabad - one of the best laid-out gardens in
the country with buildings of the State Legislature, Jubilee
Hall, etc.
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Purani Haveli
- The official residence of the Nizam.
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Ramoji Film City
- as the name suggests a Film City on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada
highway. Open to visitors and houses the various sets
that were used in films. It has recently entered into
the Guiness Book of World records for sheer size of the
film city.
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Salar Jung Museum
- houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in
the world.
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Sanghi Temple
- A temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara graces apromontory
overlooking Sanghi Nagar.
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Snow World
- An amusement park which enables citizens of this tropical
city to experience very low temperatures and snow
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Astha Laxmi Temple
- A temple located in Vasavi Colony near Dilsukhnagar
is the 2nd largest Laxmi temple in India.
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