Top 10 Hydrebad Attractions in India 2011-2012

Top 10 Hydrebad Attractions in India 2011-2012

Hyderabad, India Attractions and Things To Do
Hyderabad, IndiaIndulge in the many attractions in and around Hyderabad India and the state of Andhra Pradesh. From Ramoji Film City to Falaknuma Palace to Salar Jung Museum, there is no shortage of wonderful places of interest to check out. Read the list below to get a complete picture of what our diverse neighborhood has to offer in the way of entertaining things to do.

Ramoji Film City
Ramoji Film CityHyderabad is home to the second largest film industry in India, Telugu Cinema, aka Tollywood, which produces approximately 150 movies each year. It's also home to the world's largest film studio, Ramoji Film City. It opened in 1996 on nearly 2,000 acres of land.



Falaknuma Palace
Falaknuma PalaceFalaknuma Palace is a sight to behold. This Italian-designed architectural beauty features Louis XIV-style decor, Italian marble staircases and ornate fountains.




Salar Jung Museum
Salar Jung MuseumWitness the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world at Salar Jung Museum. "The Veiled Rebecca" is just one of many artifacts dating back several centuries that you'll encounter.




Mecca Masjid
Mecca MasjidMecca Masjid is one of Hyderabad's most stunning mosques. Visitors are captivated by this stone-built mosque's architecture, size and stately splendor.




Hussain Sagar
Hussain Sagar at HyderabadA man-made lake, Hussain Sagar is home to the Tank Bund, which boasts scenic gardens and statues of famous personalities. Boating and water sports are also very popular.




Botanical Gardens
Botanical GardensCovering 120 acres, the Botanical Gardens serve up a tempting treat for all your senses. Enjoy a multitude of herbs, plants and trees. Surrounding the Gardens are bodies of water, meadows and abundant grasslands.



Nehru Zoological Park
Nehru Zoological ParkOne of the largest zoos in India, Nehru Zoological Park features an excellent array of animals, birds and sea creatures. Nearby is Mir Alam Lake.



Charminar
Charminar, meaning "Four Towers" is considered to be one of the most important monuments in Hyderabad. This monument was built to commemorate the eradication of the plague in 1591. It is popular because of its four characteristic minarets (possibly depicting the first four khalifs of Islam), as it was build by the emperor Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. The Charminar looks beautiful in the nights when it is illuminated, and it its exquisite carvings and moldings make it a must-see attraction for both locals and vistors alike.

Golkonda Fort
Golkonda Fort HyderabadGolkonda fort, only 10 kilometres west of Hyderabad city, is a must-see. The majesty and grandeur of the 800-year-old ruins and the architectural glory of those structures, which have survived the ravage of time and rampage by Mughal vandals, is breathtaking. Legend has it that Golkonda was the centre of a flourishing trade in diamonds and that the world-famous Kohinoor diamond came from this market. The rugged and time-ravaged ruins throw up fleeting evidence of a golden age with Golkonda as its essence.