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GENERAL
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HYDERABAD is the capital
of Andhra Pradesh. With a population of over 4 million, Hyderabad is
bursting at the seams. Elevated to the status of the fifth big city, the
state capital is no longer the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
It is now a tri-city, with the addition of Cyberabad. Founded by Quli
Qutub Shah on the banks of the Musi, the city has a Hindu-Muslim ethos
that began with the Sultan’s romance with the beautiful Bhagmati.
SIGHTSEEING
 CHARMINAR
A proud sentinel in the heart of the Old City, this magnificent monument
built by Quli Qutub Shah, is the unique symbol of Hyderabad. It was
built in 1591 by Quli Qutb Shah. to commemorate the end of the plague
that had ravaged Hyderabad, The four graceful minarets from which 'Charminar'
derives its name, literally meaning 'Four Minars' soar to a height of
48.7 Mts. each, above the ground.
BIRLA TEMPLES AND
PLANETARIUM
 The Lord Venkateshwara temple or the Birla temple is built in white
Rajasthani marble and graces one of the twin rocky hills overlooking the
south end of Hussain Sagar lake. It’s open to Hindus and non-Hindus
alike and gives an excellent view of the city, especially at sunset. On
the adjacent hill is the planetarium and science museum. This museum has
regular presentation on various subjects related to astronomy and space.
Presentations in English at 11 am, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily. It’s closed
on the last Thursday of every month.
 GOLCONDA FORT
Golconda is one of the historic fortresses of Hyderabad spread over a
radius of 3 KM . The fort which is a massive structure with a walled
enclosure, with eight gates was built on a hill which was once the
territory of the Kakatiya Kings of Waranagal.
 HUSSAIN SAGAR LAKE
The dam which is a link between the twin cities of Hyderabad and
Secunderabad is one and half mile long named after Hussain Shah Wali and
covers area of about 8sq.miles.
The major attraction of this lake is the 18 metre high, 350 tone
monolithic staue o lord buddha on the rock of Gibraltar. The bund is
lined with 33 statues of famous personalities of the state. Boating and
Water Sports are a regular feature at Hussain sagar
 SALAR JUNG MUSEUM
The name of Salar Jung immediately conjures up visions of priceless
antiques that constitute one of the largest private collections in the
world. Though credit for amassing the collections goes to Salar Jung
III, the beginners were made by his grandfather and father
The Museum attracts nearly ten lakh visitors annually. The Salar Jung
Museum was declared as an "institution of national importance" by an act
of parliament in 1961.
 MECCA
MOSQUE
Mecca Masjid which lies 100 yards south-west of Charminar is the biggest
mosque in city. The name is derived from the grand mosque at mecca on
which it is patterned The hall is 67m by 54m and 23m high. The roof is
supported by 15 arches, 5 on each of the three sides. The western side
is blocked by a high wall to provide the Mehrib. This mosque is one of
the largest mosque in India and can accommodate ten thousand people at a
time.
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