Beauty Of Hyderabad

The most amazing places in Hyderabad,each and everyone should visit in his lifetime.Don't worry I will guide you to  Hyderabad tourism.

General Information About Hyderabad City

Languages: 
Telugu, Urdu and Hindi( Most people can understand English) 

Reaching Hyderabad: 

Hyderabad is capital city of Andhra pradesh state.Hyderabad is well connected to all Indian cities.

By Air:

Hyderabad has International Airport at Shamshabad  just 24 km from center city of Hyderabad.Connectedby air to Mumbai,Delhi,Chennai,Bengaluru,Kolkatha and all major cities in

India.Direct flights to Chicago,London,Singapore,Bangkok,Kuala Lumpur and Dubai.

By Rail:

Hyderabad has three railway stations:Nampally(Hyderabad),Kacheguda and Secunderabad.Connected rails to all states and major cities of India.

By Road: 

Hyderabad has two bus stations: Jubilee bus stand (Secunderabad),Mahatma Gandhi BusStand(MGBS)Private vehicles are operated round the the clock to all major cities of India.

Stay:

Hyderabad has budget hotels as well as 5-star hotels, with facilities such has fitness centers ,spa, swimming pools,squash courts,pubs and multi-cusine restaurants.

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A short history of Hyderabad

Hyderabad,is a capital city of Andhra Pradesh,India's sixth largest city.It lies at Deccan Plateau, 541 meters from sea level extending over an area of 260 km square.Hyderabad has rich history of 400 years.Among India's fast growing cities,Hyderabad is hot spot for heritage,mouth-watering cuisines, especially Hyderabad Dum Biryani and beautiful architecture,with 130 heritage buildings and 32 prized monuments by national and world wide authorities.

Some of The Main Important Places in Hyderabad which have to not Miss: 

1.Charminar

2.Golconda Fort

3.Mecca Masjid

4.Qutub Shahi Tombs

5.Paigah Tombs

6.Chowmahalla Palace

7.Taramati Baradari

8.State Archeological Museum 

9.Salar Jung Museum

10.Purani Haveli

11.Hussain sagar Lake,Buddha Statue and Necklace Road

12.Lumbini Park

13.NTR Gardens

14.Durgam Cheruvu(Secret lake)

15.Mir Alam Tank

16.Public Gardens

17.KBR Park

18.Hyderabad Botanical gardens

19.Sanjeevaiah Park

20.Nehru Zoological Park

21.Imax Theatre

22.Snow World

23.Ramoji Film City

24.Shilparamam

Brief Description

Charminar:(Arc de Triomphe of the East Symbolizes the city)

Charminar is charm of Hyderabad,was built over 400 years ago, a marvelous architecture with four graceful minarets.It's central Structure soars to a height of 180 feet.The minarets stand on a lotus-leaf base.The laad Bazaar,famous for lacquer bangles in countless designs,city oldest pearl and perfume shops are located here.

Charminar is situated at a distance of 7 km from the Hyderabad railway station and 5 km from Hyderabad bus station.
Location:
Charminar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 

FAST FACTS:
Timings: 9am to 5.30pm
Entry Fee: Rs.5/- , Foreign Tourists: Rs.100/-

Golconda Fort:

A Magnificent Structure about 11 km from west of Hyderabad.Built on a 400 feet high Granite Hill,the fort is surrounded by massive crenelated ramparts.Its origins date to1143.Its 7 km outer wall enclosed the city.Its outstanding features include 87 bastions and eight colossal gateways over 69 ft high.Fort is famous for its water supply system and brilliant acoustics.

(A clap at the foot of the foot is audible at a height of 61 meters inside the citadel.)
Location:
Golconda Fort,Hyderabad,Andhra Pradesh.
FAST FACTS:
Timings: 9am to 5pm
Entry Fee: Rs.5/-,Foreign Tourists: Rs.100/-
Video: Rs.25/-

Mecca Masjid:

The Mecca Masjid is situated at southwest of charminar at distance of 200yards.The Mecca Masjid is the oldest and the biggest mosques in country.For constructing Mecca Masjid,It took six years,6,000 laborers and 1400 oxen to bring the rock that forums the central part of the mosque from its original place to its present site.Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah Started construction of the mosque in 1617,but completed by Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb in the year 1694.The,Mosque adorned with Belgian crystal chandeliers,can accommodate 10,000 worshipers at a time.A room in the courtyard is believed to house a hair of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
Location:
Mecca Masjid,Laad Bazaar Rd, Khilwat, Charminar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

FAST FACTS:
Timings: 8.00 am to 12.00 noon, 3.00pm to 8.00pm
(Open All Days) 

Qutub Shahi Tombs:

The Qutub Shahi Tombs are marvels in architecture.The final resting places of legendary Qutub Shahi Sultans,Located at north of Golconda Fort.Qutub Shahi Tombs are the oldest historical monuments of Hyderabad,It resembles Indo-Persian architecture with stucco ornamentation,with 30 tombs including seven belonging to kings.Qutub Shahi Tombs is only one place in the world where members of an entire dynasty have buried at one place. 
Location:
Qutub Shahi Tombs,Seven Tombs Colony, Shaikpet, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 

FAST FACTS:
Timings: 9.30am to 5.00pm
Entry: Adults: Rs.10/- , Child: Rs.5/- 
Foreign Tourists: Rs.10/-
Closed On Friday 

Paigah Tombs:

Paigah Tombs are noble solitude of Hyderabad city, Piagh Tombs are final resting places of several generations of the Paigah Nobles,Asman Jah,Viqar-ul-Umara and Shams-ul Umara.The Tombs are constructed between 1787 and 1880,there are magnificent structures with stucco work,mirroring Deccani,Mughal Greek,Persian,Asaf Jahi and rajasthani styles of architecture.A wide variety of marbles has been used in these tombs with unique design.

Location:

Located at Pisalbanda on the road to santosh Nagar Colony from Mirjumla Tank.Hyderabad,Andhra Pradesh.

FAST FACTS:
Timings: 10am to 5pm
CLOSED ON FRIDAY

Chowmahalla Palace:

Chowmahalla Palce is beauty of architecture wonder.The chowmahalla Palace is orginally spread over 45 acres,signifies four places named Afzal mahal.Mahtab Mahal,Tahniyat Mahal and Aftab Mahal.It was the venue of state receptions hosted by the nizam. Chowmahalla palace is replica of the Shah's Palaces in Tehran,Iran.Nizam Salabhat Jung constructed the palace in 1750.it was completed in the period of  the fifth Nizam Nawab Afzal-ud-Doula Bahaur(1857-1869).

Thanks to efforts of successive Nizams.Today,palace,following a makeover with cultural programmes and business gatherings amidst a regal atmosphere.
Location:
Chowmahalla Palac is located at Moti Gali, Khilwath Rd, Charminar, Hyderaba,Andhra Pradesh.
FAST FACTS:
Timings: 10am to 5pm
Domestic Tourists: RS.40/- , 
Child below 12 yrs: Rs.10/-
Foreign Tourists: Rs.150/-
CLOSED ON FRIDAY

Taramati Baradari:

Taramati baradri is called as Dancer Eden,About one mile across Golkonda Fort. Pavilion with Dozen doorways.The seventh Sultan of Golkonda,who enjoyed watching Taramati,his beloved singer-danseuse of legendary beauty.The Sultan was enamored of her and he dedicate an art in the form of Baradari.It is said that whenever taramati danced in the Kala Mandir ,the entire locality used to come alive.

Location: 

Taramati Badari is located at Near PBEL City,Ramdev Guda, Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad,Andhra Pradesh.

FAST FACTS:

Timings: 8.00am To 9.30pm 

Open all Days Expect Monday. 

State Archaeological Museum:

The  State Archaeological Museum has amazing collection of sculputers,paintings,arms and artifacts from different periods,including to the 2nd century BC.Most of collections belong to Asaf Jahi Period.Seventh Nizam built it in 1920.The Museum resembles like Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.Museum contains Buddhist,Brahmanical & Jain galleries,Bronze gallery,Arms & armory gallery.The main attraction of Museum is an Egyptian Mummy and beautiful design wall clock and main attraction of clock is for each one hour a small kid will ring the bell with is sord inside the clock.

Location:
State Archaeological Museum,Nampally, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
FAST FACTS:
Timings: 10:30am To 5.00pm
Entry: Adult Rs.10/-  Child: Rs.5/-
CLOSED ON FRIDAY

Salar Jung Museum:
The Salar Jung Museum has more than 43,000 art ojects,9000 manuscripts and 50,000 books displayed in 38 rooms.The original collection is attributed to Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan Salar Jung 111(1889-1949),former prime minister of the seventh nizam of Hyderabad.The Prized collections include Indian art,Middle Eastern Art, far eastern Art,European art, and children Art,along with founders gallery and rare manuscripts section.The Museum houses the world largest collection of period clocks and the Veiled Rebecca, a sculptural master piece.The main attraction of Museum is a beautiful design wall clock and main attraction of clock is for each one hour a small kid will ring the bell with is sord inside the clock.Location:
Salar Jung Museum, Darulshifa, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
FAST FACTS:
Timings: 10am To 5pm
Entry: Indian Nationals: Rs.10/- , Foreign Tourists: Rs.150/-
Students with ID card are given 50% concession.

Purani Haveli:
Purani Haveli is official residence of the Nizam's.Purani Haveli is "U" Shaped design.Purani Haveli also known as 'Haveli Khadeem'.The main structure resembles 18th centuary European palaces.Purani Haveli Palace has the world's largest wardrobe,built on two levels,with hand cranked wooden elevator in place.The 240 feet long wooden wardrobe still exists.The museum has rich collection of souvenirs,gifts.
Location:
Purani Haveli is situated to the south east of Afzal Gunj Bridge near Dewandevdi in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh.
FAST FACTS:
Timings:  10am TO 5pm
Entry: Adult: Rs.75/- ,Child: Rs.15/-
CLOSED ON FRIDAY 

Ramoji Film City:

The largest film city studio in the world. it is a excellent place for film makers to make a film entirely from start to end,with its comprehensive facilities spread over 1666 acres. Film city is a popular tourism and recreation center, containing both natural and artificial attractions including an amusement park.Film city has arranged Buses for visiting the film city. 

Location:
Ramoji Film City, Vijayawada Highway, Hyderabad
FAST FACTS:
Timings: 10am To 430pm
Entry: Adult: Rs.600/-,  Child(3-12yrs): Rs.500/-
OPEN ALL DAYS

Shilparamam:
Shilparamam is a landmark for arts and crafts showcases the handicraft wealth of India.Tourists feel great experience,glimpses it offers of the art and crafts traditions of different regions of India.toursits feel great shopping experience.Recently Night Bazaar was recently inaugurated.
Location:
Shilparamam,Madhapur,Near Cyber Towers,Hyderabad,Andhra Pradesh. 
FAST FACTS:
Timings: 8am To 8pm
Entry: Adult: Rs.30/-  Child: Rs.20/-
OPEN ALL DAYS