Some more famous places to visit in HYDERABAD

Birla Mandir:

On the tip of the small hillock a beautiful temple. Its Birla Planetarium is India’s most modern planetarium and first of its kind in the country. It is equipped with advanced technology from Japan and is built on Naubat Pahad adjacent to Kala Pahad. And the Science Museum stands tribute to the advancement achieved by Science and Technology.  It’s a marble temple in the middle of Hyderabad. It’s Very well maintained and has some nice place to relax outside. A must visit if you go to Hyderabad. Nice place to visit... it would be better if you visit at sunset. You can enjoy the nice view of Hyderabad (hussain sagar etc)....more than a temple it is a peaceful place where you can spend a precious time...

Tankbund :

The Tank Bund Road runs between Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The Tank Bund dams Hussain Sagar Lake on the eastern side and connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It has become an attraction with 33 statues of famous people of Andhra Pradesh  erected by former chief minister N.T. Rama Rao.

        It's set in between the twin-cities, with one of the world's tallest monolithic statues of Buddha in the middle, the Hussainsagar is a picturesque man-made lake. Created by Hussain Shah Wali, during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah in 1562, the lake has facilities for speed boats, a huge 48 seated launch with starlit onboard dining and provision for private parties maintained by APTDC. Bhageeratha & Bhagmati, Khair-un-Nissan are the main Cruises present here.

        Surroundings of Hussainsagar Lake provide marvellous entertainment options like NTR Gardens, Necklace Road, Tank Bund, Prasads Multiplex, Lumbini Park, Sanjeevaiah Park etc. The access to the Buddha Statue and the boating is through the Lumbini Park. Boating Fee: Rs. 30 for Adults, Rs. 20 for Children Speed Boat Fee: 4 persons, Rs. 160; Water Scooter Fee: Rs. 60 Per trip.

Excavated in 1562 A.D. by Hussain Shah Wali during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, the lake has a promenade that is a busy thoroughfare today. Boating and water sports are a regular feature in the Hussainsagar. One of the World’s tallest monolithic statues of the Buddha stands on the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’, in the middle of the lake. Added to all these, AP Tourism has additional boating facilities like speed boats, motor boats, 48 seater launch etc. Starlit dinner on-board and private parties also can be arranged on the Launch.

Assembly:

          Enclosed in the Public Garden at the heart of Hyderabad City, the Legislative Assembly of Hyderabad is the seat of the state legislature of Andhra Pradesh. It can be considered the heart and soul of Hyderabad as it is where the power of the state’s laws and legislation are made and passed. Aside from the important function it serves, the Legislative Assembly also happens to be one of Hyderabad’s most majestic buildings, outside of the actual palaces of the Nizams. As such, it is easily one of the most imposing building in the city, and is becoming a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

          The building was raised by the people, in a way; the citizens of the Princely State of Hyderabad raised funds in order to build the edifice in order to mark the 40th birthday of the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Nizam Mis Mahboob Ali Khan in 1905. It took eight years to finish, and in 1913, it became the state’s Town Hall. The architects who were commissioned to design the whole building were specially selected, and they opted for an all white scheme, for that aesthetic, classical look. The architects also fused two styles in coming up with its design: Persian and Rajasthani. The over-all look is one of grandeur that is befitting of a building where power is made. In 1980, the New Assembly Building was constructed adjoining the Old Assembly, in order to accommodate the legislative offices of the ministers and political parties. The new building was made to have the same architecture as the original one and it so resembled the old building that it was difficult to distinguish between the two.

The whole structure is surrounded by lush green lawns, giving the whole place a beautiful panoramic view. A 22-foot tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi in a meditating position stands at the entrance of the Assembly, atop a six-foot pedestal, where the words “My Life is My Message” are etched. The statue was erected to remind legislators to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals.

Hitec City:

      Hyderabad Information Technology Engineering Consultancy City, abbreviated as HITEC City, is a major technology township which is at the centre of the information technology industry in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Cyber Towers, L&T Infocity, HITEX Exhibition Center, Shilpakala Vedika, Mindspace IT Park are the famous places to visit.

Shilparamam:

     Another attraction at Madhapur besides Hi-tec city in Hyderabad is the 30-acre village, which showcases arts and crafts of the country. India is an ocean of various arts and crafts but the talent of most of the artisans and artists goes unrecognized. To encourage them and give the necessary boost to their art, the crafts village hosts annual bazaars, where artists and artisans from all over the country exhibit their talent.