Beautiful Places to See in Hyderabad India

Hyderabad is the sixth largest city in India and combined capital city of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in South India for ten years. It was ruled by the Qutub Shahis, Mughals and the Nizams which shaped up its history. Tourism industry forms an important role in the economy of Hyderabad. Tourism-related fairs are held regularly in the city. It was ranked 3rd Best City to Travel in 2013 by Lonely Planet As of 2011, The tourism promotion budget for the city was increased to INR520 million.

Hyderabad is known as The City of Pearls, as once it was the only global center of large diamonds and natural pearls trade. Many traditional and historical bazaars are located around the city.

The following is a list of tourist attractions in Hyderabad.

Charminar

The Charminar, built in 1591 CE, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India.

Mecca Masjid

Mecca Masjid, also Makkah Masjid, is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad in India, And it is one of the largest Mosques in India. It is located in the common capital area shared between the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Qutb Shahi Tombs

The tombs of the seven Qutub Shahi rulers in the Ibrahim Bagh are located close to the famous Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad, India. The galleries of the smaller tombs are of a single storey while the larger ones are two storied.

Golkonda

Golconda, also known as Golkonda or Golla konda, a ruined fort of Southern India and capital of medieval Golconda Sultanate, is situated 11 km west of Hyderabad.

Hussain Sagar

Hussain Sagar is a lake in Telangana, India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It is spread across an area of 5.7 square kilometers and is fed by River Musi.

Salar Jung Museum

The Salar Jung Museum is an art museum located at Darulshifa, on the southern bank of the Musi river in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is one of the three National Museums of India.

Nehru Zoological Park

Nehru Zoological Park is a zoo located near Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is one of the most visited destinations in Hyderabad. Zoo hours vary by season, and the zoo is closed on Mondays.

Falaknuma Palace

Falaknuma Palace is one of the finest palaces in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It belonged to Paigah Hyderabad State, and it was later owned by the Nizams. It is on a 32-acre area in Falaknuma, 5 km from Charminar.

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple, built on a 280 feet high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres plot. The construction took 10 years and was constructed in 1976 by Swami Ranganathananda of Ramakrishna Mission.

Lumbini Park

Lumbini Park is a small public, urban park of 7.5 acres adjacent to Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad, India.

Makkah Masjid

Mecca Masjid, also Makkah Masjid, is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad in India, And it is one of the largest Mosques in India. It is located in the common capital area shared between the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Chilkur Balaji Temple

Chilkur Balaji Temple popularly known as Visa Balaji Temple or Visa God is an ancient Hindu temple of Lord Balaji on the banks of Osman Sagar Lake near Hyderabad, India. It is 17 km from Mehedipatnam.

Qutb Shahi Tombs

The tombs of the seven Qutub Shahi rulers in the Ibrahim Bagh are located close to the famous Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad, India. The galleries of the smaller tombs are of a single storey while the larger ones are two storied.

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park, is a national park located in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The park has an approximate area of 390-acre. The park also houses the famous Chiran Palace, a 24-acre palace complex.

NTR Gardens

NTR Gardens is a small public, urban park of 36 acres adjacent to Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad, India.

Osman Sagar

Osman Sagar popularly known as Gandipet, is an artificial lake in the Indian city of Hyderabad. The lake is around 46 km², and the reservoir is around 29 km².

Durgam Cheruvu

Durgam Cheruvu is a freshwater lake located in Rangareddy district, Telangana, India. The lake, which is spread over 83 acres, is located near the city of Hyderabad.

Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park

Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park is a deer national park located in Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is spread over 3,758 acres. It is the largest green lung space in the city of Hyderabad.

Sanjeevaiah Park

Sanjeevaiah Park is a public greenspace and park in the heart of Hyderabad, India. Built on 92 acres along the banks of Hussain Sagar lake, the park is named after Damodaram Sanjivayya, an erstwhile Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Himayat Sagar

Himayat Sagar is an artificial lake about 20 km from Hyderabad in Telangana, India. It lies parallel to a larger artificial lake Osman Sagar. The storage capacity of the reservoir is about 3.0 TMC.

Shamirpet Lake

Shamirpet Lake is an artificial lake near Hyderabad, India, about 24 kilometers north of Secunderabad. It was built during the Nizam reign. The lake attracts many birds, making it a good birdwatching spot.

Snow World

Snow World is an amusement park located in Hyderabad, Telangana within an area of about 2 acres. Located beside Indira Park and along the Hussain Sagar lake, the park was inaugurated on 28 January 2004.

Jalavihar

Jalavihar is a waterpark located in Hyderabad, Telengana within an area of about 12.5 acres. Located beside Sanjeevaiah Park and along the Hussain Sagar lake, the park was inaugurated on 20 May 2007.

Nizam Museum

Nizam Museum or H.E.H Nizam's Museum is a museum located in Hyderabad at Purani Haveli, a palace of the erstwhile Nizams.

Birla Science Museum

B. M. Birla Science Museum is an Indian science museum located in Hyderabad, India. Constructed by civil engineer Mr. P. A. Singaravelu, it comprises a planetarium, museum, science center, art gallery as well as a dinosaurium.

Ravindra Bharathi

Ravindra Bharathi is an auditorium located in Hyderabad, India. It was named after the Rabindranath Tagore.

Keesaragutta Temple

Keesaragutta Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva and his consorts Bhavani and Sivadurga at Keesaragutta in Rangareddy district. It is about 40 km from Hyderabad and 10 km from ECIL. It is located on a small hillock.

Source: Wikipedia.org