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Hyderabad, a flourishing tech hub in India has its roots well connected to a glorious historical era. The capital city of two Indian states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is dotted with astounding historical monuments, many lakes, and various other engrossing places of tourist interest. The culturally and historically rich city with a blend of urbanization is quite an amusing place to be, and with every moment spent here, you will want to give it more of your time.
Take a walk through the History of Hyderabad
Also known as the city of Nizams, Hyderabad boasts an illustrious history and its historical monuments make it quite evident. Charminar, most famous of all the monuments stands right in the centre of the city with a lively neighbourhood to explore. An architectural marvel, the Golconda Fort is another important place you should visit. You may also consider visiting Chowmahalla Palace and Qutb Shahi Tombs when in Hyderabad.
Appreciate the beauty of Hyderabad’s Lakes
Out of all the lakes, Hussain Sagar Lake is one of the popular touristy spots in the city and while here you can also indulge in some water sports activities. Built in 1562, it is Asia’s largest manmade lake and boasts a 16 meter tall statue of Buddha. You can head to Durgam Cheruvu, also known as Secret Lake for boating as well as camping and trekking. Osaman Sagar Lake, Shamirpet Lake, Himayat Sagar Lake, and Saroor Sagar Lake are some of famous lakes to visit in Hyderabad.
Taste the mouth-watering Hyderabadi Food
Without a doubt, Hyderabad is a foodie’s paradise. Apart from the undisputed top dishes of the city, Biriyani and Haleem, there is a long list of mouth watering dishes to be had when in the city. Keema Roti, Bheja Fry, Tala Hua Gosht, and Nihari are some of the popular choices you can get your hands on. Being a southern city, Hyderabad is obviously famous for some great South Indian dishes. Desserts in Hyderabad like Double ka meetha, Kaddu ki kheer, and Lassi are pure bliss to have.
Visit the Museums
Hyderabad has its rich history well preserved is its several popular museums. The most famous and most visited of them all is the Salar Jung Museum. It has an extensive collection of artefacts such as paintings, sculptures, cravings, textiles, and manuscripts from India, Middle East, Far East, and Europe. The City Museum, located at the official residence of Nizams has a good collection of artefacts from Nizams’ reign. You may also visit the Telengana State Museum and the Birla Science Museum which are quite famous.
Go to Ramoji Film City and Parks
A visit to the World’s largest film city, the Ramoji Film City will surprise you with its beautiful film sets, lavish gardens, and amazing landscapes. A must visit in Hyderabad, the film city has more than 50 film sets. Also recommend a visit is the NTR Garden, a truly fascinating place to be at and you can also do boating here. Nehru Zoological Park, one of the largest zoos in Asia is one of the must visit attractions in Hyderabad.