Places of Interest in Hyderabad
Museums in Hyderabad
A.P.State Museum, Hyderabad A visit to the Andhra Pradesh State Museum is a
delight for art lovers. Located in the picturesque Public Gardens, the museum
boasts of one of the richest repositories of antiques and art objects in the
country. Built in 1928 by the Nizam VII, the museum building itself is a fine
example of Indo-Saracenic architecture.
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Leisure Spots in Hyderabad
Aalankrita-the Ethnic Gateway Spread over an area of 10 acres, Aalankrita blends
the convenience of a 5-star resort, the ambience of a heritage site and the
ethnicity of the times gone by. Located about 19 Km from Secunderabad on Karimnagar
road, the facilities here include an air-conditioned Conference hall, Well side
Restaurant, a pyramid shaped Meditation Centre, a covered swimming pool for
day and night use, a sunken dancing floor, air-conditioned cottages, an antique
shop, exhibition hall, walkways and a sprawling open air theatre that can accommodate
about 3000 people.
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WildLife in Hyderabad
Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad Spanning 300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological
Park is a must for nature lovers. The biggest Zoo in India, it has over 250
species of animals and birds, most of which are kept in conditions as close
to their natural habitats as possible. This is the first zoo to create moated
enclosures for animals. The Lion Safari Park, Natural History Museum and Children's
Train are the added attractions.
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Monuments in Hyderabad
Charminar, Hyderabad The Charminar is as much the signature of Hyderabad as
the Taj Mahal is of Agra or the Eiffel Tower is of Paris. It is a magnificent
square edifice of granite, built upon four grand arches facing North, South,
East and West. These arches support two floors of rooms and gallery of archways.
At each corner of the square structure is a minaret rising to a height of 24
meters, making the building nearly 54 meters tall. It is these four (char) minarets
(minar) that give the building, its name Charminar. Each minar stands on a lotus-leaf
base, a special recurrent motif in Qutub Shahi buildings.
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Handicrafts in Hyderabad
If one were to believe the craftsmen themselves, they say that the art originated
in Iran seven centuries ago. It was brought down by migrants. Zealously guarded
by its practitioners, the art has successfully expressed the experiences of
the Sufis, the aesthetic values of the Moghuls and the yearning of warriors
to decorate their ornaments of valour-swords, daggers, lances and shields. Today,
Bidri has been aptly contemporarised producing cufflinks, name plates and more.
But always retaining the old grandeur that won the heart of many a king, warrior,
scholar and commoner.
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Pilgrim Centres in Hyderabad
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad Overlooking the Tank Bund, the Birla Mandir presents
an arresting sight when illuminated in the evening. This magnificent structure
built entirely out of marble from Rajasthan, stands atop the Kala Pahad, the
twin hillock of the Naubat Pahad. Built by Birla Foundation over a span of ten
years, the main temple is dedicated to Lord Venkatehwara.
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Lakes & Rivers in Hyderabad
Durgam Cheruvu (Secret Lake) The 'Secret Lake' is situated close to Shilparamam
Crafts Village and Hitec City, behind Jubilee Hills. AP Tourism organizes boating
in the lake. Angling facility is available.
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