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1000_pillars_temple_warangal_andra_pradesh_india_photo.jpg1000 pillars temple warangal andra pradesh india photo59 viewsThousand Pillar Temple
The famous "Thousand Pillar Temple" built in 1163 A.D. by Rudra Deva, is situated between Hanamkonda and Warangal, the twin towns. An excellent example of Kakatiya architecture, built in the style of Chalukya temples - a star-shaped and triple-shrine, with perforated screens, exquisite icons and rock cut elephants. The temples are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The added attraction is the splendid six-foot monolith Nandi carved out of granite with a smooth finish.
basheer-bagh-22.jpgbasheer-bagh-2257 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
BeautyofVisakhapatnam13.jpgBeautyofVisakhapatnam1359 viewsMatsyadarshini Aquarium
This aquarium is situated on the left side of Kali temple of R.K. Beach. It has a good collection of marine as well as freshwater fishes. Entry fee is Rs. 20 per person. (As of Dec. 2006). The exit gate of the aquarium resembles the open mouth of a huge white tipped shark. 'Kala Shrusti' a handicrafts sales shop is on the top of the aquarium.
belum-caves1.jpgbelum-caves117 viewsMain Sections of Belum Caves
Simhadwaram
Kotilingalu Chamber
Patalaganga
Saptasvarala Guha or Musical Chamber
Dhyan Mandir or Meditation Hall
Thousand Hoods
Banyan Tree Hall
Mandapam
Belum_Caves.jpgBelum Caves11 viewsBelum Caves is the second largest cave in Indian sub-continent and the longest caves in plains of Indian Subcontinent. Belum Caves derives its name from "Bilum" Sanskrit word for caves. In Telugu language, it is called Belum Guhalu. Belum Caves has a length of 3229 meters. Belum Caves have long passages, spacious chambers, fresh water galleries and siphons. The caves reach its deepest point (120 feet from entrance level) at the point known as Pataalaganga.
charminar_hyderabad_2299_jpg_600x.jpgcharminar hyderabad 2299 jpg 600x50 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.
dam6.jpgdam636 viewsThe Gandhi Stupa:
The 15.8 ft Gandhi Stupa stands on Gandhi Hill or Orr Hill. Dedicated to Gandhiji, it has the teachings of Gandhi inscribed on stone slabs, Gandhi memorial Library, sound and light show and planetarium. It also offers panoramic views of the town below.
Hazratbal Mosque:
Hazrat Bal Mosque, a site of religious significance in Vijayawada, enshrines a holy relic of Prophet Mohammad, which is displayed once a year.
falaknuma-palace-hyderabad.jpgfalaknuma-palace-hyderabad41 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
gallery-warangal-badrakali-temple.jpggallery-warangal-badrakali-temple49 viewsBhadra Kali Temple
Situated on a hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal, it is noted for its stone image of the Goddess Kali. She is depicted with eight arms and carries a weapon in each hand.
golkonda-fort.jpggolkonda-fort48 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
Handri_river_in_the_Kurnool.jpgHandri river in the Kurnool45 viewsHow to reach Kurnool
For those on Kurnool tours, it is pretty easy to reach Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. It is well linked to all major cities and towns in the state besides other important cities like Bangalore and Chennai by regular buses run by the Sate Road Transport Corporation. The National Highway 7 connects Kurnool to Hyderabad (210 kms), Bangalore ( 360 kms). Transport within Kurnool is also not difficult as there are private city buses, Rickshaws and autos running inside the city.
hussain-sagar.jpghussain-sagar38 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
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