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| About Hyderabad : |
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Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh is a city that is over 400 years old. It is famous for its artistic and cultural heritage, delicious cuisine and splendid super markets.
How to reach:Hyderabad is well connected by rail, road and air
Best Time To Visit: November to March
Accomodation: Hotels etc.
Local Transport: Bus, taxi service etc. |
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| Birla Mandir: |
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This wonderful temple is dedicated to the Lord Venkateshwara, popularly known as Balaji. |
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| Charminar : |
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A great architectural splendor with four Minarets, was built in 1591 AD. It has a tiny Mosque on the second floor. The Minarets are 53 metres high. The majestic architectural hub of the city stands at the heart of the old city of Hyderabad, built by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591. The structure is square, each side measuring 100 feet, with a central pointed high arch at the center. The minarets, their domed finials, rise to 180 feet from the ground. The whole edifice contains numerous small decorative arches arranged both vertically and horizontally. |
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| Falaknuma Palace : |
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This beautiful Palace is one of the famous Palaces in India. The interior of this Palace is exquisitely decorated. |
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| The Mecca Masjid : |
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Mecca Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India accommodating upto 10,000 people. Located near the Charminar, the construction of the Masjid was begun by Muhammad Qutb Shah in 1617 and completed by Quranzeb in 1693. It is a grand edifice with a huge courtyard. The other two mosques--the Jami Masjid and the Toli Masjid--are small and modest structures in the city. |
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This 16th century fortress is a majestic monument, which lies on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. It speaks of a great cultural heritage of 400 years and exudes a palpable sense of history. Golconda has been known as famous center for diamonds, and the diamond mines boast of some of the most renowned diamonds in the world. The Kohinoor originally belonged to Golconda, as did the Darya-i-Noor, the Orloff, the Pitt, and the great table of the Nizam. It is thus regarded as a place worth visiting. It was once the capital of the Qutub Shahi Kings who ruled the surrounding area from 1518 to 1687 AD. |
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| Hussain Sagar : |
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Hussain Sagar is a large artificial lake lake in the midst of the city and was construHussain Sagar - Hussain Sagar is a large artificial lake 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. It was built by Ibrahim Qutb Shah in around 1550, in gratitude to Husain Shah Wali, who had cured him of a disease. cted in 1562 AD. Also known as Tank Bund, it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It was built by Ibrahim Qutb Shah in around 1550, in gratitude to Husain Shah Wali, who had cured him of a disease. lake bears the name of Hussain Shah Quli. Its an important tourist spot in the itinerary of the tourists who come to visit India |
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The main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, in the south-western corner of AP at Puttaparthi. This town is most easily reached by bus from Bangalore. Nagarjunakonda:150 km south-east of Hyderabad. Prehistoric remnants suggest that human activity began here some 200,000 years ago.The Nagarjunakonda Museum attracts many. |
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