The Osman
Sagar and Himayat Sagar
These are ideal picnic spots with well laid out
gardens. Osman Sagar is 29 kms and Himayat Sagar is 20
kms from Hyderabad.
Tipu Khan
Bridge
Charminar
This four columned monument 'Charminar' was built by
Muhammad Quli in the year 1591. Today it is the best
known landmark of Hyderabad. All the four 56 m high
minarets are separated by wide arches and plastered by
mortar and lime. There is an oldest mosque situated at
the second floor of the minar and considered as the
oldest of the city. The minar is open daily to visitors.
Golconda Fort
Founded in the 13th century, it is one of the most
remarkable fort complexes in India. It was later built
by the rulers of Qutub Sahi Dynasty, who made it their
capital in the year 1525. The massive fort complex
houses the ruins of palaces, assembly halls, arsenal,
barracks, royal gardens and the Durbar Hall which are
the prime features of the fort complex. The beautiful
Durbar Hall provides a commanding view of the twin cites
Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Mecca
Masjid
It is another important tourist spot in the city.
Its construction was started by the Abdula Qutb Shah in
1614 but later completed under the reign of Mughal
emperor Aurangzeb. It is known as Mecca Masjid because
some of the bricks are made of soil from Mecca- the
holiest pilgrimage place for Muslims.
The Salar Jung Museum
The famous Salar Jung Museum houses around 35,000
antique and art objects from different parts of the
world collected mostly by Salar Jung III, a former prime
ministers of Nizams of Hydearabad. It has a rich
collection of oil paintings, carpets, marble sculptures,
old clocks, miniature paintings, ivory products and
various objects related to different religions.
Quli Qutub Sahi Tombs
All seven kings of Quli Qutub Sahi dynasty are
buried in marvelously built tombs which also attract
tourists for their architectural beauty.
Hussain
Sagar Lake
Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it connects the
twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. On the banks
of the placid waters of the Hussain Sagar, a water front
was constructed to arrest the flow of water on the other
side. A major attraction at the Hussain Sagar is the
16-meter high, 350 tonne monolithic Buddha statue on the
“Rock of Gibraltar”. Hussain Sagar is a large lake in
the midst of the city and was constructed in 1562 A.D
Buddha Statue at the Hussain Sagar |
