Hyderabad Tourist Places
Hyderabad
Tourist Places: Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana state. Hyderabad
city is a hub for Information Technology industry and film industry and many
public sector entities.
Hyderabad
is famouse for Perla’s, Hyderabad offers a variety of tourist attractions such
as age-old Heritage monuments, Gardens and Resorts, Lakes, Parks, Museums,
delectable cuisine and an exciting shopping experience.
For
a tourist, Hyderabad is one place that offers fascinating panorama of the past,
and is a blend of rich cultural and historical traditions spanning a history of
400 years.
The
city of lights, Hyderabad is known for offering many tourist attractions. The
city has an average temperature of 22-34 degree Celsius and the best time to
visit is from September to March.
Hyderabad Tourist Places
Charminar
Charminar
is considered the signature of Hyderabad like how Taj Mahal is for Agra or the
Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of the city of
Hyderabad, laid foundations for Charminar in 1591. It has 45 prayer spaces and
a mosque, which is a symbol of the architectural splendor.
Mecca Masjid
Located
adjacent to the south west of the Charminar is the famous Mecca Masjid that was
completed by Aurangzeb in 1694.
Laad Baazar
A
colourful shopping centre of the old city, Laad Baazar is tucked away near the
lanes of Charminar. One can find bridal wear, pearls and the traditional
Hyderabadi stone studded bangles here.
Golconda Fort
Golconda
is among the famous forts of India. It was originally a mud fort, passed to
Bahmani dynasty and later to the Qutb Shahis, who ruled from here from 1518 to
1687 A.D. The fort is well known for its acoustics, palaces, ingenious water
supply system etc. The glorious past of Golconda Fort is presented effectively
with Sound and Light effects, which transports one right back into the times of
glory and grandeur.
Qutb Shahi Tombs
These
tombs of the legendary Qutb Shahi kings are one-kilometer away from Golconda
Fort. Considered one of the oldest historical monuments in Hyderabad, they were
built in Pathan, Persian, and Hindu architectural forms.
Taramati Baradari
Taramati
Baradari is a monument located on the Osman Sagar Road, near Golconda, over a
sprawling 7-acre area surrounded by lush green environs with famed Golconda
Fort in the backdrop.
Birla Mandir
A
white marble temple of Lord Venkateshwara floats dotting the city skyline, on
Kala Pahad, and the idol here is a replica of the one at Tirumala.
Birla Planetarium
Birla
Planetarium is among India’s most well created planetarium and the first-of-its
kind in the country built with advanced technology from Japan. It is built on
Naubat Pahad.
Salar Jung Museum
This
museum is home to one of the biggest one-man collections of antiques of the
world by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, Salar Jung III. Some of the objects include
Persian carpets, Chinese porcelain, Japanese lacquer ware, Veiled Rebecca
statue and historic items belonging to various dynasties across the world.
State Archaeological Museum
A
visit to the State Archaeological Museum is definitely a delight for art
lovers. Situated in Public Gardens, the museum is home to one of the richest
antiques and art works in India.
Public Gardens
Hyderabad
is known for many beautiful gardens, and one among them is Public Gardens, a
home for State Legislature, Jubilee Hall, State Archaeological Museum, Jawahar
Bal Bhavan and Lalita Kala Thoranam, an open-air theatre.
Nehru Zoological Park
Stretching
across 300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological Park is a haven for nature
lovers. With more than 250 species of animals and birds that are nurtured in
closest natural habitats as possible, it is also the first zoo to have moated
enclosures for animals.
Mir Alam Tank
Mir
Alam Tank, adjacent to Nehru Zoological Park has good boating facilities and is
a water body excavated during Nizam rule.
Shilparamam (Arts & Crafts Village)
Another
attraction in Madhapur region besides Hi-tech city is the 30-acre is the Arts
& Crafts village, which is a treasure trove various arts and crafts where
the talent of artisans and artists is recognized.
Hitec City
A
hub of information technology, it reflects the growth story of Hyderabad and is
the main nucleus of Cyberabad, the most sought after IT destination and
landmark building.
Hussainsagar Lake
Created
in 1562 A.D. by Hussain Shah Wali, boating and water sports are an impressive
feature of the Hussainsagar Lake. It houses one of the world’s tallest
monolithic statues of Gautama Buddha on the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’, in the centre
of the lake. It is surrounded by other places of interest such as NTR Gardens, Necklace
Road, Lumbini Park, Tank Bund, Sanjeevaiah Park etc.,
The Nizam’s Silver Jubilee Museum
The
Purani Haveli, built by the second Nizam, is now a museum with an impressive
and fascinating collection. The museum displays the gifts and mementos given to
the last Nizam during the silver jubilee celebrations in 1937.
Chowmohalla Palace
Built
by the Nizam’s between 1857-1869, it is one of the key heritage buildings built
in Mughal and European styles.
Durgam Cheruvu
The
Secret Lake situated near Shilparamam Crafts Village and Hitech City offers
excellent boating facilities.
Chilkur Balaji Temple
Balaji
Temple at Chilkur in Ranga Reddy district is located 33 kms from Mehdipatnam in
sylvan surroundings. The temple attracts hundreds of pilgrims each day and is a
divine abode.
KBR National Park
Among
the largest parks within the city limits, KBR National Park is a tropical
deciduous forest with a rich concentration of the endemic flora of Hyderabad
region in the heart of the city.
Mrugavani National Park Chilkur
Situated
close to Chilkur, 25 km. from Hyderabad city, the park houses endemic flora of
Hyderabad including mammals such as wild boar, jungle cat etc. and birds.
Osmansagar Lake
Osmansagar,
also called Gandipet, located on the outskirts of Hyderabad is considered as an
excellent picnic spot. It is a reservoir created across the Isa, a tributary of
River Musi.
Shamirpet Lake
Shamirpet
Lake Located 24 km from Secunderabad, Shamirpet is home to a beautiful lake and
a deer park, which makes it a great picnic spot.
