About Hyderabad City

Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The name itself brings up vision of a vibrant city of minarets and modern high - rise buildings. A natural and sophisticated blend of old and new - an old 'Nawabi' culture with a new pro-active approach and hospitality. The Teeming bazaars of the old city, in the midst of which stands the 400-year-old Charminar, the modern shopping complexes and ultra-modern malls in the newer areas of the city add to the charm of Hyderabad. Pearls, bangles, silks, computer software, handicrafts and above all a delectgable cuisine add to the splendour of this great city.

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Sight Seeing

Asman Garh Palace:
It was designed and built by Sir Osman Jah, a noble belonging to the Paigah family and one time Prime Minister of Hyderabad State. The granite turrets and arched windows of Asman Garh stand atop a hill some distance ahead of the Hyderabad TV tower.

Charminar:

It is as much the signature of Hyderabad as the Taj Mahal is of Agra or the Eiffel Tower is of Paris. charminar is a magnificent square edifice of granite, built upon four grand arches facing North, South, East and West. These arches support two floors of rooms and gallery of archways. At each corner of the square structure is a minaret rising to a height of 24 meters, making the building nearly 54 meters tall. It is these four (char) minarets (minar) that give the building, its name Charminar.

Falaknuma Palace:
It is situated in Falaknuma, about 4 km South of Charminar. It stands on a hill overlooking the city of Hyderabad. It is a magnificent palace. "The edifice had the same importance in Hyderabad in the near past as the Palace of Kremlin had in Moscow" says Dharmendra prasad. Falaknuma served as the royal guest house for the rulers of Hyderabad, King George and Queen Mary, king Edward-VIII, then Prince of Wale. Falaknuma palace is a masterpiece designed by an Italian architect. The marble used was specially imported from Italy.

Golconda Fort:

It is one of the famous forts of India. The name originates from the Telugu words "Golla Konda" meaning "Shepherd's Hill". The origins of the fort can be traced back to the Kakatiyas period Golconda was originally a mud fort, which passed to the Bahmani dynasty and later to the Qutab Shahis, who held it from 1518 to 1687 A.D. The first three Qutab Shahi kings rebuilt Golconda, over a span of 62 years.

Sound & Light Show at Golconda Fort:
The glorious past of Golconda Fort is narrated effectively with matchless Sound and Light effects. The unique Sound & Light Show takes you right back in time, when Golconda was full of life, glory and grandeur.

The Statue of Lord Buddha:
The Buddha statue has been placed on the rock of Gibraltar in the placid waters of the Hussain Sagar. It is the tallest standing monolith of 72 feet, erected as a part of the Buddha Poornima project in 1985. The monolithic statue was chiselled out of a white granite rock, weighting 450 tons.It was carved by 200 sculptors for two years. The statue was transported to Hyderabad in November 1988.After the intial problems, the statue was erected on 12th April 1992 on a pedestral. Attached to it , Lumbini park was inaugurated with musical fountains, Bonsai Plants and a boat ride from Lumbini Park to the Buddha Statue. The whole atmosphere reflects peace and persevence. A visit to Buddha statue by boat is a memorable experience.

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