Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad (????????? in Telugu, ???????? in Urdu), the 5th largest metropolis of India http://www.world-gazetteer.com/t/t_in.htm, is the capital of the present day State of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are Twin cities, separated by Hussain Sagar (also known as Tank Bund), an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562.

Attractions

• Birla Planetarium - located in the heart of the city on the panoramic hillock of Nawbat Pahad, the Birla Planetarium is a tribute to the advances made in science and technology.
• Chilkur Balaji - Temple of Lord Sri Venkateshwara.
• Charminar - the major landmark in Hyderabad with four graceful minarets.
• Nehru Zoological Park - among the largest in Asia.
• Falaknuma Palace - Built by Nawab Viqar al-Umra', a beautiful and stunning piece of architecture.
• Golconda Fort - located on the outskirts of the city, Golconda Fort is one of the most magnificient fortress complexes in India.
• Hussain Sagar - man-made lake that separates the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
• Laad Bazaar - directly to the west of Charminar, and known for its bangles.
• Makkah Masjid - a stone-built mosque, immediately southwest of Charminar.
• NTR Gardens - Well laid out garden on the banks of Hussain Sagar
• Prasads IMAX Theatre - is the first IMAX theatre to open in south India. It was also the world's biggest IMAX screen at the time of opening.
• Public Gardens of Hyderabad - one of the best laid-out gardens in the country with buildings of the State Legislature, Jubilee Hall, etc.
• Purani Haveli - The official residence of the Nizam.
• Ramoji Film City - as the name suggests a Film City on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway. Open to visitors and houses the various sets that were used in films. It has recently entered into the Guiness Book of World records for sheer size of the film city.
• Salar Jung Museum - houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world.
• Sanghi Temple - A temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara graces apromontory overlooking Sanghi Nagar.
• Snow World - An amusement park which enables citizens of this tropical city to experience very low temperatures and snow