HYDERABAD TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Main Tourist Attractions: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Mecca Masjid, Birla Mandir, Tank Bund, Shilparamam
Charminar
Charminar is a majestic architectural monument standing at the heart of
the old city of Hyderabad, built by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591
supposedly to commemorate the eradication of plague from Hyderabad.
Mecca
Masjid
Mecca
Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India accommodating upto 10,000
worshippers. This is the biggest mosque in Hyderabad and lies within
hundred yards to the southwest of
Charminar.
The constructions of this mosque was started by Sultan Muhammad Qutub
Shah, the work continued during the reign of Abdullah Qutub Shah and Abul
Hassan Tana Shah and was completed in 1694 by the Mughal Emperor
Aurangzeb.
Golconda
Fort
Golconda fort is a majestic monument, which lies on the western outskirts
of Hyderabad city. It speaks of a great cultural heritage of 400 years and
is regarded as a place worth visiting.
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, and 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.
Hussain
Sagar
Hussain Sagar is a large lake in the midst of the city and was
constructed in 1562 AD. Also known as Tank Bund, it connects the twin
cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Built in the 16th century the lake
was named to express the gratitude of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah to Hussain
Shah Wali, who helped him to recover from illness.
Jama
Masjid
The Jama Masjid is the oldest mosque in Hyderabad and is located at a few
meters away from Charminar, in Hyderabad. Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah built
it in the year 1597, after the completion of Charminar.
St.
Joseph's Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Joseph is located in the Gun foundry area and is
perhaps the most beautiful in the twin cities.
St.
Mary's Church
St Mary's Church is a famous church located in S. D. road, Secunderabad.
Mother Mary is worshipped here.
Birla
Mandir
Birla Mandir is a beautiful modern temple overlooking the south end of
Hussain Sagar, in Hyderabad. It provides an excellent view over the city
from the summit. This magnificent structure built entirely out of marble
from Rajasthan, stands atop the 'Kala Pahad', the twin hillock of 'Naubat
Pahad'. Built by Birla foundation over a span of ten years, the main
temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara or Venkateswara.
Birla Planetarium
Located in the heart of Hyderabad city, on the panoramic hillock of
Naubat Pahad, the Birla Planetarium is a tribute to the advances made in
science and technology since the dawn of civilization. Late Mr. N.T. Rama
Rao opened this beautiful dome shaped architecture, on 8th September 1985.
Falaknuma
Palace (Star of Heaven)
The palace is one of the most magnificent of its kind in the country.
Built by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra Bahadur, it is located atop a 650m high hill,
about 5-km from Charminar.
Hi Tech City
Hyderabad has been developed as a destination for Software Companies. The
Hi Tech City, at the city outskirts, is been developed to create a
favorable climate for these companies.
High Court
It is a beautiful Mughal-style building laid out along the Musi River
near Afzal Gunj Bridge. Built in 1916 of local pink granite with red sand
stone carved panels and columns at an estimated cost of 2 million rupees,
it is perhaps the most striking work of the British architect Vincent
Esch.
Qutub
Shahi Tombs
About
a kilometre from the
Golconda
fort are the tombs of the Qutub Shahi rulers. The tombs are domed
structures built on a square base surrounded by pointed arches. The
galleries of the smaller tombs are of a single storey while the larger
ones are usually two-storied. In the centre of each tomb is a sarcophagus,
which overlies the actual burial vault in a crypt below. The domes were
originally overlaid with blue and green tiles, of which now only a few
pieces remain. It is open daily from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Closed on
Fridays.
Paigah Tombs
Situated at Santoshnagar, these tombs belong to the 'Paigah' nobles (tied
by blood and marriage to the Nizams) and are about 200 years old. These
unique lime and mortar tombs are beautifully carved and have marble inlay
work on them.
Chote Hazrat Ki Dargah
Chote Hazrat ki Dargah is situated inside Devan Devadi, in Hyderabad.
Climbing 400 and more stairs takes you to a place of worship built during
the period of the Asif Jahis. The row of arches on the hill leading to the
top is a wonderful sight. The Dargah or mortuary was built in the memory
of Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of prophet Muhammad.
Raymond's Tomb
Michel Raymond, a French mercenary, was a military commander in the
service of the IInd Nizam and also his close friend. His tomb lies in
Saroornagar off the Vijayawada road about 3-km from the Eliphant Bridge,
in east Hyderabad. A commemorative 'Urs' fair is held every year at his
tomb, which is 7m high, made of black granite bearing the initials JR.
Sanjeevaiah
Park
Sanjeevaiah Park is a major recreation centre located next to
Hussain
Sagar, at the end of Necklace Road, in Hyderabad. It is named after
the former President of India, Mr. Neelam Sanjeev Reddy. It houses a rose
garden, rock garden and a floral clock.
Indira
Park
Indira Park, a recreation park for children situated near lower Tank
Bund, Hyderabad. It is named after the former Prime Minister of India,
Mrs. Indira Gandhi. It is one of the oldest parks in the twin cities.
Naubat
Pahad
A couple of small rocky hillocks in the middle of Hyderabad beside the
Hussain Sagar Lake are known as Naubat pahad and Kala pahad. ('Pahad'
means hill and 'Naubat' means drum). It is said that the Mughals used to
beat large drums to announce official proclamations from Naubat Pahad.
Public
Gardens
The Public Gardens are the largest gardens in the city. Within it's
premises are a number of important public buildings including the State
Legislative Assembly,
State
Archaeological Museum, Jubilee Hall, Jawahar Bal Bhavan and Telugu
Lalita Kala Thoranam - an open air theatre.
Nehru
Zoological Park
Nehru Zoological Park is one of the biggest zoos in Asia with over 250
species. The lion safari park, natural history museum, pre-historical
animals park, nocturnal birds, a children park with a train ride are other
impressive sights. It's special sections and amusement facilities are a
popular draw.
FESTIVALS OF HYDERABAD
Shilparamam
has become internationally famous for the Annual Crafts Festival that is
being organised in the first two weeks of March every year since 1995.
Lumbini festival is organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of
Andhra Pradesh, in
Nagarjunasagar
and Hyderabad for three days from the 2nd Friday of December every year.
Bonalu,
Batkamma,
Dasara, Ugadi, Ramzan,
Sankranti
are the major
festivals
celebrated in Hyderabad.
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