Hyderabad

Hyderabad

Once the Nizam's Capital, now the capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad has long been a centre of Muslim learning and culture. The city's architecture has a strong Persian flavour. In the heart to the city stands the graceful Char Minar (Four Minarets). The principal mosque in the city is the Mecca Masjid which can be accommodate 10,000 worshippers at precious stones, paintings, wood and metal carvings, Chinese porcelain, art objects, manuscripts, curios and some remarkable pieces of furniture. Among the principal sights of the city are the Falakunuma Palace, Osmania University. The public Gardens, one of the largest of India's botanical gardens, also house the Town Hall, the Museum and the Jubilees Halls. Visit the Public Gardens, Archaeological Musuem, Gandhi Bhavan, Mecca Masjid Char Minar, Osmania Hospital, High Court, State Library, Lal Bazar (famed for its glass bangles and pearl ornaments), Salar Jung Musuem (Closed on Fridays) and Abid Road, the city's shopping Centre.

Golconda Fort :

Once famed for its diamond mines (from which the famous Kohinoor diamond of the British crown was mined) is the site of a strategic fort dating back to the 13th century. This invincible fort has an extraordinary\ acoustical system and massive battlements.

Usmansagar Lake :

One of the most beautiful man-made lake.

Krishna River is Nagarjunakonda associated with the famous Buddhist scholar of 2nd century, Nagarjuna. It was an important Buddhist monastic institution and has stupas with handsome sculptures shoeing scenes from the life of Buddha. The Indian Archaeologists have salvaged the precious ruins from their ancient site, lifting them atop a hill and setting them up in a Vihara style museum.

How to Reach :
By Air :

Hyderabad is well connected to national and international destinations with both national and international air carriers. Needless to say you can reach anywhere from Hyderabad in no time. Hyderabad is centrally located and exudes a huge potential to be transformed into a transit hub of South Asia.

By Rail :

Being the head quarter of South Central Railway, Hyderabad is well connected from all major cities of India. There are railway stations at Hyderabad (Nampally) and Kachiguda also. Trains leaving from these two stations can be boarded at Secunderabad railway station.

By Road :

Hyderabad, being Capital city is well connected by Road from all major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharastra and Orissa.