Top 7 Hyderabad Attractions For Holiday Makers

By Super

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 12:01

Why are celeb couples like Saifeena and other holiday makers choosing Hyderabad as a holiday destination? Well, its because of the charm that this metropolitan city exudes. Bearing a 400-year old traditional past, this city is also emerging as an IT hub. Due to this reason it has various names such as 'City of Pearls', 'City of Nawabs', 'Biryani City' and latest being 'Cyberabad'.

Most of the Hyderabad's attractions are located in the Old City, which lies on the banks of River Musi. Let's check out Hyderabad's top attractions.

Charminar: Hyderabad's iconic landmark, this attraction consists of four minarets. It was constructed at the spot where Quli Qutb Shah prayed to end an epidemic. From the top of this minaret, one can enjoy panoramic views of the city.

Chowmahalla Palace: Located in proximity to Charminar, this attraction was the seat of Asaf Jahi dynasty. The Nizam entertained his guests at this lavish palace. Intricate architecture and designs can be found everywhere in this palace. Many celebrities like Saifeena have chosen this palace to enjoy their stay during a holiday to Hyderabad.

Golconda: The ruins of the Golconda Fort standing majestically against the backdrop of the city, mark as one of Hyderabad's top attractions. This fortress consists of 4 distinct forts and also used to have a vault chamber that was used to store rare diamonds such as Kohinoor and Hope. Do not miss the light and sound show that is hosted here, as it describes the story of the fort.

Hussain Sagar Lake: This man-made lake connects both Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The monolithic Buddha statue is the main highlight of this lake. The lake is popular for the sailing events and other water sports that are organised there.

Ramoji Film City: Considered to be the largest integrated film studio in the world, this film city is popular for recreation and tourism. It is home to both natural and artificial attractions as well as an amusement park. Japanese and Mughal gardens adorn this film city. It is also considered to be one of Hyderabad's top attractions.

Birla Planetarium & Science Museum: Families are on a holiday in Hyderabad can enjoy at this structure that emphasizes on the influence of science and technology. Shows that take you to the world beyond our planet and the Dinosaurium are the main highlights of this place.

Laad Bazaar: Situated towards the west of Charminar, this shopping venue is one place where you can purchase beautiful jewellery, bangles and of course, the famous Hyderabad Pearls. Other places where you can get these pearls are Jagadamba, Mangatrai and Kedarnathji Motiwale.

These are some of the top attractions cannot-be-missed while travelling to Hyderabad.