7 Places to Visit in Hyderabad
Famous worldwide for its delicious Biryanis, Hyderabad is a city rich in Indian Culture and Heritage. The city of the Nizams, has a list of tourist attractions sure to leave travellers spellbound! Historic monuments to Amusement Parks, the city has it all. Below we have a comprehensive list of 7 best places to visit in the Pearl City of India:
Salar Jung Museum
Situated on the banks of the Musi River, Solar Jung museum has 38 galleries with art objects, manuscripts and printed books. Stunning right? It is one of the largest single man collections in the world, collected by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan.
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Tank Bund
With a breathtaking view of the Hussain Sagar lake, Tank Bund, connects Hyderabad to Secunderabad. Take a walk along the serene walkway as the sun sets and enjoy a cup of hot coffee as the wind gently blows past.
Golconda Fort
With 8 gates and 887 bastions, Golconda Fort is an architectural marvel. With wondrous acoustics, the multi-language light and sound show with superstar Amitabh Bachchan is a must watch while visiting this classic monument.
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Ramoji Film City
Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, Ramoji is one of the largest film studios in the world. The venue has multiple sets, featuring many different scenes as is a movie buffs dream world!
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Charminar
Popularly known as the ‘Arc de Triomphe of the East’, the Charminar is a monument built by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in the honour of his wife Bhagmati. The name characterises the 4 pillars or minarets of the monument. The evening lighting makes the monument look spectacular and is a must visit attraction in Hyderabad!
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Nehru Zoo Park
With an expanse of approximately 380 acres, Nehru Zoo is home to almost 1500 species of birds, mammals and reptiles. The Zoo has various activities like Safaris and a toy train which passes through the many sections of the Zoo. The zoo is popular amongst young and old alike!
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Baagh-e-aam
More popularly known as Public Gardens, Baagh-e-aam is one of the oldest gardens in the city and was built during the reign of the 7th Nizam. Multiple public buildings are located in the premises of the Public Gardens. It houses exquisite artefacts from around the world which were gifts to the Nizam, one such is an Egyptian Mummy. A visit to Baagh-e-aam will help one understand the nizam reign better.
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Hyderabad has a potpourri of of traditional and modern cultures, delicious food and umpteen places to shop! It is perfect for a 3 day long weekend or even a week long vacation!
Team at World Infi