in this chapter, i will talk about places in Hyderabad.
PLACE OF INTEREST
Here’s a few places that we've
visited while in Hyderabad :
CHARMINAR
20 minutes from our hotel. from Abids,
you just have to take bus number 8A and tell the conductor that you want to go
to Charminar. Charminar itself is Hyderabad most important landmark. Entry fee
for Charminar is Rs100.
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| inside the bus with locals |
The Charminar was built in 1591 CE,
is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.The landmark
has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized
structures of India.The Charminar is situated on the east bank of Musi river.To
the west lies the Laad Bazaar, and to the southwest lies the richly ornamented
granite Makkah Masjid. It is listed as an archaeological and architectural
treasure on the official "List of Monuments" prepared by the
Archaeological Survey of India under the The Ancient Monuments and
Archaeological Sites and Remains Act .
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| Charminar |
The English name is a translation
and combination of the Urdu words Chār and Minar',translating to "Four
Towers"; the eponymous towers are ornate minarets attached and supported
by four grand arches.
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| Laad Bazaar |
It is surrounded by market (Laad Bazaar) that sells various
products and you can find almost everything from mehndi (henna) to bangles and
all kind of spices and also saree though I do not recommend you to buy saree
here. The price for me is a tad pricey but still super cheap compared to Malaysia.
MAKKAH MASJID / MECCA MOSQUE
nearby cahrminar, there is Mecca
mosque. It is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad, Telangana in India,
And it is one of the largest masjids in India. Makkah Masjid is a listed
heritage building in the old city of Hyderabad, close to the historic landmarks
of Chowmahalla Palace, Laad Bazaar, and Charminar.
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth
ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, commissioned bricks to be made from the soil
brought from Mecca, the holiest site of Islam, and used them in the
construction of the central arch of the mosque, thus giving the mosque its
name. It formed the centerpiece around which the city was planned by Muhammad
Quli Qutub Shah .
Facts for women, you will be denied
from entering if you’re not wearing hijab or are wearing inappropriate cloth
(Hot and Sexy!). Entry is FREE.
Chowmahalla Palace or Chowmahallatuu, is a palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad state. It was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad while they ruled their state.
The palace remains the property of Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah, heir of the Nizams.In Persian, Chahar means four and in Arabic Mahalat (plural of Mahal) means palaces, hence the name Chowmahallat/four palaces, or fourAll ceremonial functions including the accession of the Nizams and receptions for the Governor-General were held at this palace.
Khilwat Mubarak
This is heart of Chowmahalla Palace. It is held in high esteem by the people of Hyderabad, as it was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. The grand pillared Durbar Hall has a pure marble platform on which the Takht-e-Nishan or the royal seat was laid. Here the Nizams held their durbar and other religious and symbolic ceremonies. The 19 spectacular Chandeliers of Belgian crystal recently reinstalled to recreate the lost splendor of this regal hall .
Entrance fee is Rs150 and if you wanna bring camera inside, you will be charged another Rs50.Tripod usage is prohibited in Chowmahalla Palace.
RAMOJI FILM CITY
Ramoji
Film City was established by Indian film producer Ramoji
Rao, head of Ramoji Group, in 1996. The facility has
been certified by Guinness World Records as the
world’s largest film studio complex.
The
studio has produced films in a number of languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Oriya, Marathi, Bengali and
international film industries.
from the hotel, we took chartered bus for only Rs350. it
took just one and half hour to get there from abids and the entry fee is Rs900.
for me personally, i wouldn’t recommend this place. too hot and many attraction
is not completed yet.
GOLCONDA FORT
Golconda Fort was first built by the Kakatiya dynasty from 945-70 as part of their western
defenses along the lines of the Kondapalli Fort. The
city and fortress are built on a granite hill that
is 120 meters (400 ft) high and is surrounded by massive battlements. The fort was rebuilt and strengthened by
Pratapa Rudra of the Kakatiyas.
The fort was further strengthened by the Musunuri Nayaks, who defeated the Tughlaqi army occupying Warangal. The fort was
ceded by the Musunuri chief, Kapaya Nayak, to the Bahmani
Sultanate as part of the treaty in 1364.
The fort became the capital
of a major province in the sultanate and, after its collapse, the capital of
the Qutb Shahi dynasty.The fort finally fell into ruins after a siege and its
fall to the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb in 1687.
After the collapse of the Bahmani Sultanate,
Golkonda rose to prominence as the seat of the Qutb Shahi dynasty around 1507.
Over a period of 62 years, the mud fort was expanded by the first three Qutb
Shahi sultans into a massive fortification of
granite, extending around 5 km in circumference. It
remained the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty until 1590 when the capital was
shifted to Hyderabad. The Qutb Shahis expanded the fort, whose 7 kilometres
(4.3 mi) outer wall enclosed the city. The state became a focal point
for Shia Islam in India. For instance, in the 17th
century, the Bahraini clerics Jaʿfar ibn
Kamal al-Din and Salih Al-Karzakani both emigrated to Golkonda.
because of the penunjuk perasaan
on that day, all the bus services are not available. we decides to take an auto
(taxi) for just Rs800 return (plus 2 hour the driver wait at the fort). the
journey time is only about 30mins. please be advised, tripod also is prohibited in this fort.
BIRLA MANDIR
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple, built on a 280 feet
(85 m) high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres (53,000 m2) plot. The
construction took 10 years and was constructed in 1976 by Swami Ranganathananda
of Ramakrishna Mission. The temple was constructed by Birla Foundation, which
has also constructed several similar temples across India, all of which are
known as Birla Mandir .
Apart from the main shrine, the consorts of Lord
Venkateswara, Padmavati and Andal are housed in separate shrines. The temple
also has separate shrines for various Hindu gods and goddess including Shiva,
Shakti, Ganesh, Hanuman, Brahma, Saraswati, Lakshmi and Saibaba. Selected
teachings of holy men and Gurbani are engraved on temple walls. Birla temples
are open to all, as identified by Mahatma Gandhi and other Hindu leaders.
Photography is strictly prohibited in this temple so
we decided not to enter this place. Also, there’s a street bazaar near here.
HUSSEIN SAGAR LAKE
From Birla Mandir, you can take bus to this place for bout Rs6. Entry fee here is Rs10. This place is just an ordinary park but you can take a ferry to the center of the lake for Rs55 where big buddha statues are situated. Please provide exact change. At night, there’s a laser show here.
HARD ROCK CAFÉ HYDERABAD
To those who love hard rock cafe merchandise, Hard
Rock Cafe Hyderabad is situated in the GVK One shopping mall. just take the
auto and ask the driver to stop there.
INDIA TRAIN
One last thing that i think you should give it a try when traveling Hyderabad or India, its their train. well, even though we also have it in our country, but it just not the same. hahaha! and not to forget, their public transportation such bus and train is super duper cheap too!
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| bhaiya! hahaha! |
