Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Hyderabad

Hyderabad, also known as the Pearl City, is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and the sixth largest city in India. It has a mixed culture with Hindu, Muslim, Arab, Persian and Turkish influences that is clear in its language and culture. This high-tech city is also famous for its pearls, impressive palaces and silks.

The Great India Tour Company provides you with a Hyderabad Tour lasting 4 nights and 5 days. The main attractions for the tourist are Nagarjunakonda, Anupu, Ethipothala Waterfalls, Ramoji Film City, Mecca Masjid, Salarjung Museum, Nizam Jubilee Pavilion, Charminar, Mecca Masjid and the Light and Sound Show at Golconda Fort.

Nagarjunakonda, located on the banks of River Krishna and named after the ancient Buddhist theologian Nagarjuna, house ruins of an early Buddhist settlement complete with monasteries, statues, roads and public baths. In the 1960s, these ruins were excavated during the construction of Nagarjunasagar dam. The Archaeological Museum here preserves most of the Buddhist sculptures thus excavated.

The Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad is the world’s largest film production complex that covers an area of 2000 acres. It has the world’s largest integrated film studio complex and now lets in travellers who want to experience the dream world of movies. This place has custom-made shooting locales ranging from palaces to railway stations, beautiful places to sit and quality restaurants.

The Salarjung Museum houses the enormous art collection of Salarjung III, who was the Prime Minister of Hyderabad between 1899 and 1949. The Purani Haveli, built in the Neo-classical style, was the residence of the sixth Nizam and contains the Nizam’s Museum that has rare collections of art.

The Charminar was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah to commemorate the eradication of plague. It got its name from the four minarets on its corners and has a prayer hall on top. Mecca Masjid is South India's largest mosque.

The Golconda Fort was built in 13th century by Kakatiyas. Here a Light and Sound Show narrates the history of its glorious past.