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basheer-bagh-22.jpgbasheer-bagh-2243 viewsBasheerbagh is a city center of importance in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It is a commercial and business center as well as a residential neighbourhood. The area's importance has increased because of its close proximity to other bigger commercial areas such as Abids, Koti, Nampally and Himayat nagar. The well known Bashir Bagh Palace is located here. It is also close to Hussain sagar lake (0 votes)
charminar_hyderabad_2299_jpg_600x.jpgcharminar hyderabad 2299 jpg 600x38 viewsCharminar is as much the signature of Hyderabad as Taj Mahal is of Agra or Eiffel Tower is of Paris. Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, built Charminar in 1591 at the centre of the original city layout. It is believed to have been built as a charm to ward off a deadly epidemic raging at that time. Four graceful minarets soar to a height of 48.7m. Charminar has 45 prayer spaces and a mosque in it. (0 votes)
falaknuma-palace-hyderabad.jpgfalaknuma-palace-hyderabad32 viewsFalaknuma Palace. Built by Nawab Viqar al-Umra in 1872, Falaknuma is a stunning piece of architecture and the most opulent of the Nizam's palaces. The interior is particularly impressive and features the works of Florentine sculptors and a 100-seater Dining Table. The palace is currently being renovated and the Taj Group is converting it into a luxury hotel. Visitors are not allowed inside. Avoid this unless viewing the exterior will satisfy you (0 votes)
golkonda-fort.jpggolkonda-fort35 viewsGolconda is one of the famous forts of India. The name originates from the Telugu words "Golla Konda" meaning "Shepherd's Hill". Golconda was originally a mud fort, which passed to the Bahmani dynasty and later to the Qutb Shahis, who held it from 1518 to 1687 A.D. The first three Qutb Shahi kings rebuilt Golconda, over a span of 62 years. The fort is famous for its acoustics, palaces, factories, ingenious water supply system and the famous Fateh Rahben gun (0 votes)
hussain-sagar.jpghussain-sagar28 viewsHussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 square kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in 1992 (0 votes)
Hyderabad-1.jpgHyderabad-137 viewsIn southern India, Hyderabad occupies a prominent place in the field of education.
The 6 Universities functioning in this district are:
Osmania University
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
A.P. Agriculture University
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University
Hyderabad Central University
Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University (0 votes)
hyderabad-14-large.jpghyderabad-14-large36 viewsHyderabad is a lively 400-year-old metropolis, famous as the former seat of the extremely wealthy Nizams. It is a hot tourist destination. The popular attractions of Hyderabad district are:
Charminar
Mecca Masjid
Golconda Fort
Hussain Sagar
Jama Masjid
St. Joseph's Cathedral
St. Mary's Church
Birla Mandir
Birla Planetarium
Falaknuma Palace
Hi-Tech City
Qutub Shahi Tombs
Paigah Tombs
Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah
Raymond's Tomb
Sanjeevaiah Park
Indira Park
Public Gardens
Nehru Zoological Park (0 votes)
hyderabad-high-court-1.jpghyderabad-high-court-131 viewsThe High Court stands on the south bank of the River Musi. This is one of the finest buildings in the city, built in red and white stones in Saracenic style, by Nizam VII Mir Osman Ali Khan the ruler of the princely state of Hyderabad
The Plan of the High Court was drawn up by Shankar Lal of Jaipur and the local engineer who executed the design was Mehar Ali Fazil. The construction started on 15 April 1915 and was completed on 31 March 1919. On 20 April 1920 the High Court building was inaugurated by Nizam (0 votes)
Hyderabad-Necklace-Road-Garden.jpgHyderabad-Necklace-Road-Garden31 viewsOsman Sagar / Gandipet
Himayat Sagar
Durgam Cheruvu (Secret Lake) - this is quite close to Hi-Tec City area and now hosts various parties and events. It used to be a real hidden gem in the busy city but it is still a nice lake to sit around.
Shamirpet - 24 km away to the north of Secunderabad, Shamirpet has a beautiful lake & a deer park. Its peaceful environs make it a great picnic spot. AP Tourism offers comfortable cottages facilities for accommodation (under private management) (0 votes)
Hyderabad.JPGHyderabad35 viewsNecklace Road ( The Chaupati of Hyderabad)
Indira Park - A sprawling 76 acre park located near Tank Bund with a nice little pond and boating.
Public Gardens (This was the old zoo and now is a beautiful place for both children and adults).
Sanjeeviah Park
Krishna Kanth Park
Lotus Pond (Jubilee Hills)
Botanical Garden (Madapur)
Nehru Zoological Park (almost natural habitat for a great collection of animals.drive in + Safari)
KBR National Park (Chiraan Palace)
Chilkur Wildlife Park
Jalavihar Family Water Park (0 votes)
hyderabad_28129.jpghyderabad 2812930 viewsBazaars in Hyderabad
Laad Bazaar exotic lacquer and glass bangles market. Next to Charminar
Begum Bazaar (Wholesale Market)
Sultan Bazaar (WholeSale Clothes Market)
General Bazaar (Budget clothes Shopping)
Monda Market (Vegetable Market)
Feel Khana Khadim (0 votes)
hyderabad_airport.jpghyderabad airport34 viewsPLACE OF INTEREST IN HYDERABAD
Andhra Pradesh State Museum
Birla Mandir
Birla Planetarium / Birla Science Museum
Charminar
Golconda Fort
Hi-tec City
Hyderabad Botanical Gardens
Laad Bazaar
Legislative Assembly
Lumbini Park
Mecca Masjid
Nehru Zoological Park
NTR Gardens
Osmania University
Qutb Shahi Tombs
Ramoji Film City
Salar Jung Museum
Shilparamam
The Nizam's Museum (0 votes)
