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Sr. No.
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Major
Attractions In
Hyderabad
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Brief
about these attractions
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1.
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Charminar -
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Built by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah in 1591 by
Islamic architectural splendor is a vivid
example of Cazia style of architecture climb
around 150 steps to reach the top of the fort
from where you can get the spectacular view of
the city of Hyderabad.
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2.
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Golconda
Fort -
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11 KM from Hyderabad having majestic monument
which speaks of a great cultural heritage of 400
years built by Qutub Shahi kings. 120 meters
with the boundry wall covering 10 KM of
outskirts of Hyderabad famous for Light and
Sound.
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3.
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HITEC City -
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It means Hyderabad
Information Technology Engineering Consultancy
City is a technology township. Famous for HITEC
CITY is the Shilparamam, an arts and crafts
village,software hub in the world map.
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4.
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Paigah
Tombs -
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10 KM from Hyderabad the Paigah nobles were very
close to the Nizams (Rulers of the State). Tombs
are known for extraordinary artistry in mosaic
work which cannot be found anywhere in the
world.
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5.
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Qutub
Shahi Tombs -
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2 KM from Golconda Fort within the city by
Indian and Persian architectural forms,
constructed with gray granite decorated with
exquisite ornamentation.
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6.
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Raymond
Tomb -
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Built in the memory of the
brave French General Michel Joachim Marie
Raymond which is 10 KM from city known as Musa
Ram among the Hindus and Musa Rahim among the
Muslims.
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7.
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Salar
Jung
Museum -
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It is largest compilation of personally
collected artifacts, rare antiques from all
around the world. It is located near Musi river.
Famous for The Indian art is exhibited in an
assortment of stone sculptures, bronze images,
painted textiles, wooden carvings, miniature
paintings, modern art, ivory carvings, jade
carvings, metal-ware, manuscripts, arms & armor
etc.
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8.
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Gandipet Lake -
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20 KM from city known as Osman Sagar Lake
created by constructing the Dam across river
Musi & has catchment area of 46 sq. km. Famous
as picnic spot for tourists and locals alike.
The Ocean Park, Treasure Island, Elless World
are the most popular areas nearby.
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9.
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Hussain Sagar Lake
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2 KM from city built by Ibrahim Qutub Shah in
1562,on the tributary of the River Musi which
connects two cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad,
known as 'Tank Bund'. Famous for Sanjeevaiah
Park in the north, Lumbini Park in the
south,Statue of Buddha made of white graniter
water sports activities.
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10.
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Shamirpet Lake -
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27 KM from city, famous for lake with a Deer
Park in the vicinity,boating & picnic here.
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11.
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Indira Park -
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Indira Park was very exceptionally planned and
designed Lies alongside the Hussain Sagar,
without disturbing the natural elements already
present in Park such as wild date palms, keuvda
plantations and beautiful Sandalwood trees.
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12.
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Lumbini Park -
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Adjacent to Hussain Sagar Lake, it is famous for
Musical fountains, Floral clock & man made
waterfalls,place to relax and revitalize your
spirits.
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13.
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Nehru
Zoological Park -
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16 KM from Hyderabad at Bahadurpur having 300
acres area of land famous for 1500 species of
birds, animals and reptiles. Indian Rhino,
Asiatic Lions, Royal Bengal Tiger and White
Tiger, Black Panther, Giraffes and Black Bears,
Lion Park, natural History museum.
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14.
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Public Gardens -
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It is biggest and the oldest park. Famous
Legislative Assembly, State Archaeological
Museum, Jubilee Hall, Jawahar Bal Bhavan and
Telugu,Lalita K and an open air theatre.la
Thoranam.
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15.
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Sanjeevaiah Park -
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Located near Near Hussain Sagar Lake,famous for
the Floral Clock it houses.
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16.
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Birla
Mandir -
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1 Km from railway station is an enchanting
temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Made by
pure white marble from Rajasthan, the Birla
Mandir, Hussain Sagar Lake,Beautiful
architecture, replica of Lord Venkateswara of
Tirupati.
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17.
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Chote
Hazrat Ki Dargah -
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Situated in Devan Devadi built in the memory of
Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad.
Famous for pilgrimage center for the Muslims and
is considered very sacred.
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18.
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Mecca
Masjid -
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Famous for magnificent
architecture it is the oldest and the biggest
mosques capable to accommodate 10,000 people.
Construction started by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah
in 1617 & completed by Mughal
Emperor Aurangazeb in 1694. known as Mecca
Masjid. Innumerable sermons from the Quran (the
holy book of Muslims) have been depicted on the
arches of the Mecca Masjid.
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19.
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St.
Joseph's Cathedral -
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Located at Gun foundry
area by Italian architecture with giant bells
from Italy topping the structure. Constructed in
1892.
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20.
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Ocean Park Gandipet -
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15 KM from city,built with the help of latest
technology and state-of-the-art engineering. The
park has 2 major sections: water sports section
and amusement games and rides.
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21.
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Treasure Island
Gandipet
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15 KM from city just near Ocean Park famous for
variety of leisure and fun oriented activities
like billiards, snooker, horse riding, go-karting
and endless dancing to mind-blowing music
built-in cottages that provide people with the
much required weekend breaks.
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22.
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Birla
Planetarium -
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Located near Naubat Pahad at the center of the
city is the main attraction for Science Museum,
Planetarium and Dinosorium.
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23.
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Dhola Ri Dhani -
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Located in Kompally,
famous for plays, dances, puppet shows and other
variety of programmes for the whole family
plus,Ethnic Rajasthani culture.
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24.
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Mahavir
Harina Vanasthali
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Situated in
Vanasthalipuram, which is around 15 KM from the
city. Famous for Black Buck deer,cheetahs, wild
boar, monitor lizards, mongooses, porcupines and
snakes. |
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25.
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Nagarjuna Sagar Dam -
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150 Kilometers from Hyderabad, on Krishna
River,height of 124 meters and is 1 KM long.
Famous for Nagarjuna Konda Island & lake
surrounding this island which is just 4 KM from
this dam. Nearby is also a Ethipothala
waterfalls & Srisailam Wildlife Reserve.
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26.
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Ramoji Film City
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35 Kilometers from Hyderabad, It is Guinness
Book of World Records as one of the largest film
studios in the world Built on the lines of
Universal Studios in Hollywood.
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