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If the monuments built during Quli Qutub Shah present the richness of the architectural beauty of the past, the HITEC - City which means Hyderabad Information Technology Consultancy City which has come up in Hyderabad shows a contrasting picture of the modern architectural beauty. It is located near Madhapur near jubilee hills on the outskirts of the city of hyderabad. Read more... |
Located 10 kms from Charminar, the Paigah tombs because of their unique geometrical features are considered as one of their kind in the world. Dating back to the eighteenth century, the Paigah tombs built of lime and mortar in the unique Indo Saracenic architecture remain unparalleled even today. Read more... |
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Situated 16 miles from the historic city of Hyderabad, is Ramoji Film City, the world’s largest film production complex. Spread over 2,000 acres of land, Ramoji Film City apart from being the favorite movie studio of film-makers from all over the globe including Hollywood, has in recent years also become one of the major tourist attraction of Hyderabad. From pre production to post production stage, Ramoji Film City Read more... |
he majestic monument of Charminar also called as the Arc de Triomphe of the east was built as the legend goes by Quli Qutub Shah in the honor of his Hindu wife Bagmati built between 1501 and 1612 this imposing structure is one of the finest gifts of the Qutub Sahi architecture and presenting a harmonious blend of indo – Islamic style of architecture. The Charminar was built as an unusual gateway to the newly developed city of Hyderabad in the late 16th century. Read more... |
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The most famous palace of Hyderabad, the Falaknuma Palace situated on a hill of 2000 feet high was built by Nawab Vikarul-Umra Bahadur, the Prime Minister of Hyderabad and a Paigah noble in1883-84. Located 4kms from the Charminar, the palace was purchased by Nizam VI in 1897 to be used as a royal guest house and has till now played host to luminaries like King George and Queen Mary, King Edward-VIII etc. Read more... |
If you want to marvel at our past glory and military might you need to visit this 13 th century fort made under three dynasty starting from the Kakatiyas followed by the Bahamani ruler and finally by the Qutub Shahi’s before it was captured by the army of Aurengzeb in 1687 and destroyed in the process leaving behind just the reminisces of what at one point of time was considered to be India’s most impressive citadels. Read more... |
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The Hussain Sagar Lake is the most sought after locations among all age groups in Hyderabad because of its beautiful location and much needed relief it provides in the heat of summers. Connecting the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad, the lake is situated in the heart of the city. Read more... |
One of the oldest and biggest mosques in the country, the Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad holds a special place in the lists of tourist location found not only in the city but also in India. Located adjacent to the Charminar, it presents an equally marvelous site if compared to the Charminar. Read more... |
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The Osmania University is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of learning in the country. Established in 1018 and named after the last Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, it is famous for its academic excellence as well as an excellent architecture of its arts college building. Approximately 5 km drive from the center of the Hyderabad city, the Osmania University is located in a picturesque location surrounded by trees. Read more... |
Shilparamam is the name one can associate with the place where the efforts to revive the traditional village handicraft industry of India in the present times has become a reality thanks to the patronage given by the state government. Read more... |
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One of the five kingdoms to have emerged following the disintegration of the Bahmani Kingdom was the kingdom of Golkonda. Founded by Quli Qutbul Mulk, a far sighted noble and the Governor of Telangana region under the Bahmani sultan Mohammad Shah, Quli Qutbul Mulk made good use of the situation following the break up of the Bahmani Kingdom. Read more... |
The Salar Jung Museum of Hyderabad houses one of the richest repositories of the artistic achievements from countries all over the globe. Located on the banks of the River Musi, the museum showcases the private collection of one man- Mir Yousuf Ali Khan or Salar Jung III , the Prime Minister (from 1012-14) to Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad. A great connoisseur of art, Read more... |
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