Hyderabad City Guide
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies 625 square kilometres on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of South India. With an average altitude of 542 metres, much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 Census of India, Hyderabad is the fourth-most populous city in India with a population of 6.9 million residents within the city limits, and has a population of 9.7 million residents in the metropolitan region, making it the sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India.
Places of Interest in Hyderabad
Charminar
The Charminar, constructed in 1591, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become known globally as a symbol of Hyderabad and is listed among the most recognized structures in India. It has also been officially incorporated as the Emblem of Telangana for the state of Telangana. The Charminar's long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 400 years. While both historically and religiously significant, it is also known for its popular and busy local markets surrounding the structure, and has become one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Hyderabad.
Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort, also known as Golkonda, is a fortified citadel and an early capital city of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Because of the vicinity of diamond mines, especially Kollur Mine, Golconda flourished as a trade centre of large diamonds, known as the Golconda Diamonds. The Golconda Fort used to have a vault where the famous Koh-i-Noor and Hope diamonds were once stored along with other diamonds.
Ramoji Film City
Ramoji Film City is India’s only thematic holiday destination with cine-magic. Certified as the World’s Largest Film Studio complex by Guinness World Records, it spreads across 2000 acres. Millions of tourists visit the amusement park to live their dream vacation. It is a perfect getaway and theme park that stimulates the mind and heart alike. A comprehensive, fun entertainment and leisure hub, Ramoji Film City is a special engagement with the magic of cinema whose heavenly charm is unravelled in every element, including breath-taking avenues, landscapes, make-believe locales and unlimited fun and entertainment options.
Hussain Sagar Lake
Connecting the twin cities, Hussain Sagar Lake boasts of being the largest artificial lake in Asia. On the tributary of Musi River, it was excavated during Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah’s reign, in 1562 AD. It has got its name after Hussain Shah Wali. The main attraction is 16 m high white granite statue of Lord Bhudda with a weight of 350 tonnes, situated at the middle of the lake. The lighting show here is worth watching.
Birla Mandir
Located atop 280-foot-high hillock of Kalapahad, the beautiful Birla Mandir has derived its name from the industrialist Birlas who have constructed Birla temples in various parts of the country. Constructed in 1976, it is said it took close to 2000 tonnes of white marbles to build this stunning temple which was brought from Rajasthan. It has drawn its architecture from the amalgamation of three known architectural designs - South Indian Architecture, Utkal temple Architecture and Rajasthani Architecture.
Nehru Zoological Park
Opened to public in 1963, Nehru Zoological Park is also located near the near Mir Alam Tank of Hyderabad. Boasting of about 1,500 species of birds, animals and reptiles this largest zoo in India is run by the Forest department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. With a vast area of about 380 acres, it is quite popular as a picnic spot. The history museum here also attracts many visitors.
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Hyderabad : Hotel & Restaurant Directory
The cosmopolitan city of Hyderabad located in the state of Telangana, India has in recent years become one of the most important destinations for tourists as well as for business travelers. Once known as the Pearl City, the city is now popularly known as Cyberabad or the Hi-Tech City thanks to its recent foray in Information Technology.Besides, monuments the city also has a great deal of other attractions like the Hussain Sagar Lake, the Mir Alam, Tank Bund, Nawabat Pahad, the Salarjung Museum, Birla Mandir and Planetarium, Archaeological Museum, the Paigah tombs, the Qutb Shahi Tomb complex etc. All this together combine to make Hyderabad an attractive tourist destination.
Hyderabad : Gems & Jewellery Directory
Hyderabad has always been referred to as the city of pearls even though it is far away from the sea.The Nizams of Hyderabad led a very opulent lifestyle.Pearls in Hyderabad have a long history. Ram Dutt Malji, a Haryanvi pearl trader, became a royal jeweler.Hyderabad is the main center for pearl jewelry in India and is famous world over. It is the largest center for pearl trading in the world and sells about 40-50 thousand kilograms of pearls per year. The erstwhile Nizam rulers of Hyderabad laid the foundation of pearl jewelry in the 19th century. Different types of pearl necklaces are made in Hyderabad. Typical designs being Satlada (seven strands of pearls set with emeralds, diamonds and rubies, Kundan Ranihar (pearl sets with enamel kundan work), and the regular Jugni sets (several strands of pearls with a central pendant) and many more.
Hyderabad : IT/ITES/BPO Directory
The Indian state of Telangana has a significant amount of software export in India. While the majority of the industry is concentrated in Hyderabad, other cities are also becoming significant IT destinations in the state. In Hyderabad, the central region of the business happens in HITEC City, in the Madhapur suburb. Initiation and Development of HITEC City by the then-chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu prompted several IT and ITES companies to set up operations in the city, and also rename the city as "Cyberabad" by Mr Naidu. Mr N. Chandrababu Naidu persuaded Microsoft CEO Bill Gates to set up its first development center out of Redmond, Seattle in Hyderabad. There have been extensive investments in digital infrastructure in Telangana.
Hyderabad : Real Estate Directory
Hyderabad became the capital of the newly formed state of Telangana. Located 650mts above sea level, the physiography of the city is dominated by hills, tanks, forests and rock formations. The city is strategically located on the Indian map blending the cultures of North and South India, National Highway No.7 and 9 passing through it. It is a city of cosmopolitan character embracing people of different religions, languages and races. The city has a number of universities, research and training institutions, including defence, police and administrative academies.Besides major industries both in state and central sectors, it is famous for tourist attractions like Charminar, Qutubshahi Tombs, Golconda Fort, Zoological Gardens, etc., Hyderabad was founded in 1591 by Mohd. Quli Qutub Shah after the earlier capital city of Golconda became over crowded.
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