Hyderabad places to visit

Good size park with a separate children's park. They can improve on maintenance as in some areas of the park especially the canal it isn't neat. Otherwise well maintained. Good for morning or evenings walks. Only thing which I didn't like is there is no snacks or drinks or atleast water that is sold. There is canteen but no one is there. Go early or else finding parking can be tedious. This is the place where regularly plays and music shows are organized. However since this is a very small space it gets too crowded. Also entry being free there are many who drop in just for the heck of it. However a great attraction of the place is its nice food which is dirt cheap. Quality is good and there is ample seating space. So many drop in just for the food. The Khati dal, samosa, egg curry is must try You almost certainly need to join a tour or recruit a guide to get you into this grand building which is being restored and is not officially open to the public. We had a guide and were also asked afterwards to tip the janitor who rather grudgingly let us in (though this may have been an act). The residency was built at the beginning of the 19th century in the Palladian style by James Achilles Kirkpatrick, the representative of the East India Company, whose story is told by William Dalrymple in White Mughals. That book, and Dalrymple's description of the dilapidation into which the residency had fallen, was apparently the spark that led to funds being made available for restoration - ...

If your idea is to go on a holiday, yet have the best of both worlds, well, the city of biryani and pearls, Hyderabad could be the one. The land with mesmerizing beauty and bespoke elegance is a quintessential vibe best reflected through its numerous tourist spots. Let’s explore the city in all its glory and take a trip down memory lane with our curated list of top things to do in Hyderabad. Be it the historical monuments like Golconda Fort or Charminar, or the peaceful Buddha statue at Hussain Sagar Lake, or the mesmerising laser show at Lumbini park, Hyderabad offers plenty of options to keep you entertained. Along with it, you can visit its bazaars and shop for pearls and other items or relish the famous Hyderabadi Biryani. Let’s look at the Top Things to do in Hyderabad: 1. Heritage Tour of GOLCONDA FORT Understand the life and times of the Qutub Shah dynasty Can a fort hold back relentless cannon fire for 8 months? Well, you’ll be glad the Fortifying Golconda are 3 level ramparts each 15-18 ft. tall, with 9 gates and 87 bastions. While the outer base rampart housed the city and the traders, the middle rampart housed palaces, gardens, mosques, offices, granary, arsenal, canons, and pavilions. The uppermost rampart protected the royal family’s Bala Hisar pavilion. The fort’s great acoustics system ensures you can hear the clap from under the central gate dome, uphill at the Bala Hisar top located 1km away. It takes 365 steps to climb uphill for you to experience a breat...

One of the most interesting cities to visit in India is Hyderabad. Weekends are the perfect time to escape to one of the many places to visit near Hyderabad within 100 kms. Hyderabad's proximity to (Read More) other popular attractions like hill stations, religious sites, national parks, etc, makes it an excellent central point for discovering a lot of what Southern India has to offer. Along with the aforementioned reasons and being culturally rich, Hyderabad manages to cement itself as one of India's top tourist destinations. Spread over an area of 130 square kilometres, the Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1952 which was the hunting ground of the then Nizam. Named after the Pocharam Lake which was formed here after the Pocharam Dam was constructed on the River Allair between 1916 to 1922, this place is a scenic beauty with all the surrounding hills. The dreamlike beauty of the Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary takes many tourists and travellers by surprise. Distance from Hyderabad: 175 km The abode of Narasimha, Yadagiri Gutta is one of the most popular and frequently visited Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is also renowned as Laksmi Narasimha Temple and witnesses a rush of not less than 5000 to 8000 pilgrims every single day! These devotees come here to seek the great lord's blessings, offer him their vows and prayers, perform poojas and Abhishekams, and carry out the Sasawata Kalayanam. Distance from Hyderabad: 60 km Kulpakji Jain Mandir is an an...

One of the best museums in India. Veiled Rebecca and Double sided wooden statues are the most famous items in this museum. There is a food court with a good number of food options. The museum is nicely divided into 39 galleries spread across two floors into three parts western, central and eastern blocks. If anyone want to worship God with pure heart, and to feel Gods presence should visit the place. who Likes Discipline, timesense and good attendance will definately fall in love with the church. Every one here come to meet God's Presence. It May be impossible to meet Satish Anna.. but it is very easy to meet God alone. In Hyderabad's prime locality, Banjara Hills. Went there when we stayed in the Hyatt Place, right opposite to the mall. Can't say a " must visit" mall, but it's good. A typical mall with all types of items. Will need about two hours to cover the place. Now, the crowd is not much. Can go with family. Good parking space. This place has science center and planetarium. The shows of planetarium are rarely done due to few visitors. The science center has interesting working models, old camera which is as large as truck. Interesting dynosaurus park, doll museum and precious exhibits. The various models of isro satellites are also on display IKEA is a fun labyrinth of home furnishing where you can easily spend 2-3 hours from entry to exit. Whenever you visit, just leave your wallet at home cause you will want to buy everything. Pros: A different shopping experience...