Hyderabad,capital city of Andra Pradesh,is an exciting holidays destination.A blend of
heritage and modernity,it has wide-ranging choice of activities and facilities for leisure and
pleasure: parks,Lakes, museums,heritage monuments,entertainment and shopping centers.
Global Tours & Travels offers a choice of conducted tours covering famous tourist sites,to
suit the convenience of every tourist.
BIRLA MANDIR
This white marble temple of Lord Venkateshwara floats on the city skyline,on Kala Pahad.
The idol in the temple is a replica of the one at Tirupati.
SALARJUNG MUSEUM
This Museum house one of the biggest one-man collections of antiques of the world by
Mir Yoursuf Ali Khan,Salar Jung111.The objects d’art include Persian carpets,Moghal
Miniatures,Chines porcelain,Japanese lacquerware,famous statues including the Veiled
rebecca and Marguerite and Mephistopheles , a super collection of jade,daggers belonging
to Queen Noor Jahan and Emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan,Aurangzeb’s sword and many
other fabulous items.
Tariff : Adult: Rs 10/-,Child:Rs 5/-
CHARMINAR
Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah ,the founder of Hyderabad ,built Charminar in 1591 at
the center of the city layout.Four graceful minarets soar to a height of 48.7m above the
ground.Charminar has 45 prayer spaces and a mosque in it.Visitors can view the architectural
splendour inside the Charminar. The monument is illuminated in the evening with dynamic
lighting.
MECCA MASJID
A two hundred years south west of Charminar is the Mecca Majid, so named because the
bricks were brought from Mecca to build the cental arch Fifteen graceful arches-five to
each of the three sides,supports the roof.Towards the south end of the mosque lie the marble
graves of members of Asaf Jahi dynasty.
NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Spanning 300 lush green acres,the Nehru Zoological Parks is a must for nature lovers.It
has over 250 species of aminals and birds,most of which they are kept in conditions as
close to their natural habitats as possible.This is the first Zoo to create moated enclosures
for aminals.The Lion Safari ,Natural History Meseum and Children’s Train are the added
attractions.
Tariff: Adult: Rs 20/-,Child: Rs 15/-
GOLCONDA FORT
Golconda is one of the famous forts of India “ Shepherd’s Hill”.Goloconda was originally
a mud fort,which passed to the Bahmani dynasty and later to the Qutub Shahi kings rebuilt
Golconda,over a span of 62 years.
The fort is famous for its acoustics ,places , ingenious water supply system and the fomous
Fatech Rahben gun , one of the cannons used in the last siege of Golconda by Aurangzeb, to
whom the fort ultimately fell.
Sound & Light Show at Golconda Fort
The glorious past of Golconda fort is narrated effectively with matchless sound & light
effects.The unique Sound & Light Show takes you right back in time ,when Goloconda was
full of life,glory and grandeour.
Tariff:Adult:Rs 40/-,Child:Rs 30/-
QUTUB SHAHI TOMBS
The tombs of the legendary Qutub Shahi kings lie about a kilometer away from Golconda
Fort.Planned and buit by the Qutub Shahis themselves ,these tombs are said to be the
oldest historical monuments in Hyderbad. The tombs are bult in Persian,Pathan and Hindu
architectural style using grey granite,with stucco ornamentation,the only one of its kind in the
world where an entire dynasty has been buried at one pla
NTR GARDENS
A leisure and entertainment center adjoinig clussainsagar Lake ,the sprawling NTR
Gardens,set up in an area of 36 acres,offer a serene atmosphere and yet provide recreation
facilities such as Machan tree ,Japanese garden,Car cafe,Souvenir shops,Fruit Restaurant and
Children’s playing area.A monorail system takes the visitors around the garden.
Tariff: Adult: Rs 15/-,Child: Rs 10/-ce.
LUMBINI PARK
This beautiful entertainment park is situated on the Sgore of Hussainsagar Lake.The
landscaping here is a visual treat.A musically synchronized water fountain and a floral clock
are major attraction here.Lumbini Park jetty is a mafor point for pleasure boating by AP
Tourism.
Tariff:Adult & Child: Rs 5/-,Boating:Adult:Rs 70/-,Child: Rs 50/-
LASER SHOW
Laserium,India’s First Multimedia Laser Show,is a spectacular extravaganza,which
dazzlingly narrates Hyderabad’s history in a thrilling display of laser lights projected on a
giant water screen.
SNOW WORLD
India’s first & world’s largest Snow theme park promoted by Ocean Park Multitech Ltd.It
has largest snow area of 17000sft consisting of kids snow play area and interactive play
zone withsnowfall,that will take you beathe away.Karl Kave (India’s largest indoor go-
karting),Rain forest & Living dead are the attraction here.
Tariff:Adult:Rs250/- Child:Rs200/-
RAMOJI FILM CITY
A dream world created for the celluloid on a sprawling 1000 acres,with every imaginable
set and location .Ramoji Film City on the outskirts of hyderabad offers facilities to produce
ant kind of movies.Apart from sets,there are hotels where artistes and technicians can
stay.Visitors too can go round in conducted tours that management organizes.
Tariff:Adult:Rs250/-,Child:Rs200/- |