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Excursions Hyderabad |Hyderabad Excursions
Osman Sagar
22 kms from Hyderabad is Osman Sagar also known as Gandipet. Excursions Hyderabad, Hyderabad Excursions, Hyderabad Travel, Hyderabad India Travel, Hyderabad Travel Tourism A picturesque picnic spot, the man made lake created by the damming of the river Musi in 1920 is used as one of the drinking water sources for the city. The lake overlooks the Sagar Mahal, a resort built by the Nizam of Hyderabad but converted now into a lake resort managed by AP Tourism.
Shamirpet
A weekend retreat, Shamirpet, located 24 km to the north of Secunderabad is known for its beautiful artificial lake and deer park The lake has a small bund or dam with a few flood gates. Adjacent to the lake is a temple dedicated to the local deity Katta Maisamma Excursions Hyderabad, Hyderabad Excursions, Hyderabad Travel, Hyderabad India Travel, Hyderabad Travel Tourism who is considered as the protector of travelers. Motorists, who pass over this bridge, often halt at the temple to offer obeisance to the deity. The lake peaceful environs and the lush vegetation make it a great picnic spot.
Mir Alam Tank
8 km from Hyderabad, Mir Alam Tank is a large lake adjacent to Nehru Zoological Park. Named after its builder, Mir Alam, who was the Prime Minister of Hyderabad from 1804 - 1808, the tank has a unique type of construction with 21 Semi Circular Granite Masonry Dams. Next to the tank is the Nehru Zoological Park. Excursions Hyderabad, Hyderabad Excursions, Hyderabad Travel, Hyderabad India Travel, Hyderabad Travel Tourism Spread over 300 acres,it is a well-kept park having a separate Safari Section, which provides a natural environment for 1500 animals. The Andhra Pradesh Tourism offers boating facilities, for which one has to enter through the Zoo.
Medak
100 kms from Hyderabad, the quite town of Medak is renowned for its beautiful Cathedral. Built in 1014, the Cathedral is characterized by its Gothic style of architecture and gloriously colored stained glass windows. The Cathedral is 60.96 metres high and accommodates 5,000 people at a time. The tower over the entrance is 53.34 metres. Besides the above, the KBR National Park, the Mrugavani National Park (25kms), Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park (15 Km), Himayat Sagar (22 km), Yalagirigutta (69 km), Kolanupak (80 km) and Bidar (136 km) are the other places worth visiting.
Amravati
Amaravati is small town situated on the banks of river Krishna near Guntur. Known earlier as Dhanyakatakam and "Deepaladinne", it was the former capital of the Satavahanas and an important Buddhist center. The country’s largest stupa- the Mahachaitya Stupa, built during the 2nd century BC, can be found here. 29 m high with a width of 49 m, a 14 ft railing surrounds the stupa. The path encircling it is 15 ft wide. Engraved on the cornice are tales from Buddha's life. The British archaeologist Colonel Colin Mackenzie discovered it in 1797. The temple of Amareswara is also located here. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it houses a massive Lingam.
The town of Amaravati along with Nagarjunakonda and Dharankota form the Golden Triangle of Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh.
Vishakhapatnam
The commercial and industrial heart land of Andhra Pradesh, Vishakhapatnam or Vizag as it is more popularly known is home to India's largest Shipbuilding yard. Located on the eastern part of Andhra Pradesh along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, Vishakhapatnam with its golden beaches ,undulating green hills and Buddhist temples is a tourist delight. Visitors can visit the Simachalam Temple-situated 16 km from Vizag this 13th century temple dedicated to Lakshminarasimha Swamy, is one of the most exquisitely sculpted shrines of Andhra Pradesh; the beautiful beaches of Ramakrishna, Rishikonda and Lawsons bay; Dolphin's Nose which at 358 metres above sea level is famous for its lighthouse and its rock shaped dolphin; Kailashgiri, a scenic picnic spot popular for its view of the sea especially Bheemunipatnam and the magnificent statues of Shiva and Parvati; the one-million-year-old Borra Caves. Located at distance of 90 km from Visakhapatnam and spread over an area of 2 square kilometers on the Eastern Ghats, the Borra caves situated at a height 1400 feet above the sea level have several interesting structures like - a mushroom, a temple, a mosque, a church etc all made of limestone. Other interesting place worth visiting are the Sri Venkateswara Temple, the Three Hillocks, Indira Gandhi Zoological Gardens, the Andhra Universaity building and the nearby areas of
| Anantagiri (88 km.) | Araku Valley (120 km.) | Arasavalli (110 km.) | Bheemunipatnam (29 km.) |
| Chintapalli (165 km.) | Coringa (177 km.) | Draksharama (176 km.) | Kakinada (165 km.) |
| Kalingapatnam (143 km.) | Kondakarla Ava (48 km.) | Sankaram (45 km.) | Vizianagaram (60 km.) |
Visakhapatnam is 650 km from Hyderabad and 350 km from Vijayawada. Regular bus services are available to Hyderabad, \Tijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Chennai and Tirupati. The city is also connected toallmajor cities of the country by rail as well as by air.
Warangal
Located 157 kms from Hyderabad is Warangal, a city noted for its beautiful lakes, splendid temples and wildlife. Known earlier as Ekasilanagramor Orugallu or Omtikonda on account of huge boulder like hillock situated near the Swayambhu Siva Temple, Warangal was the erstwhile capital of the Kakatiya rulers under whom the Chalukyan style of temple architecture reached its pinnacle. Being a great patrons of art , the Kakatiyas build many monuments, massive stone gateways, temples and forts which have been attracting tourists in large number. The Warangal Fort build by King Ganapathi in 1199 A.D. and completed by his daughter Rudrama in 1261 A.D., is a great masterpiece of the Kakatiye rulers. Situated 12-km from Hanamakonda, the fort had three layers of protection, the remnants of which can still be seen even today. The fort outer wall, which is made of mud, has a circumference of 49 kms, the largest of its kind in India. The famous stone gateways standing about 50 feet from the ground are a masterpiece and are carved out of a single rock. Known as Kirti Toranas (great gateways) they are similar to those of Sanchi, signifying the Buddhist influence.
The Thousand Pillar Temple is yet another fine specimen of Chalukyan style of architecture and sculpture. Built in 1163 by Rudra Deva on the slopes of the Hanamakonda hills, the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya is renowned for its intricate carved pillars, screens and detailed sculpture. The black basalt Nandi, which measures 1.8 metres in height, has a lovely polished finish.
Other attractions at Warangal include the Bhadrakali Temple noted for its stone image of Kali. Situated on a hilltop between Hanamkonda and Warangal, the goddess is depicted with eight arms and carries a weapon in each hand; The Ramappa temple at Palampet located 64 kms from Warangal dates back to 1234 A.D. The temple's pillars, brackets and ceiling have ornately carved sculpture depicting scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata; the 2,000-year-old Jain temple famous for its 5ft high image of Mahavira carved entirely out of jade; the Kolanupaka Museum and the temples of Sri Veeranarayana and Sri Someswara. Also worth visiting are the Laknavaram Lake and the Pakhal Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Tirumala Tirupati
Located at a height of 874 m above sea level on the foothill of the seventh peak, Venkatachala or Venkatadri of the Tirumalai Hill is the temple of Lord Venkateswara also known as Balaji. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is one of the most venerated pilgrimage sites of the Hindus. Everyday thousands of pilgrims visit the temple to pay their respects to the Lord making it one of the richest shrine in the world, second only to the Vatican.
One of the oldest temples of South India, the temple is also referred to as Swayambhustala, i.e., one that came into existence on its own, though recorded evidence date the history of the temple to almost 2,000 years. A masterpiece of Dravidian temple architecture, the temple expanded and prospered under the Pallavas, Cholas and the Vijayanagara Kings all of whom made generous contributions to the temple. A distinctive feature of the temple is its gopuram and the vimana. The vimana, which is completely covered with gold plate, is known as Ananda Nilayam. It is said that Krishnadevaraya, on one of his many visits to the temple, donated gold and jewels enabling the Vimana (inner shrine) roofing to be gilded. The statues of Krishnadevaraya and his consort can be seen in the temple.
Besides the Lord Venkateswara temple, the Govindarajaswamy Temple, Kapilathiraham temple, Kodandaraswamy Temple and the Padmavati temple are the other temples of importance where devotees can pay their obeisance.
Nagarjunakonda
An important Buddhist destination with stupas depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha.They are associated the a very well known Buddhist scholar from 2nd century who went by the name of Nagarjuna.
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| Best Of Andhra Pradesh | Tirupati Tour |
| Nagarjunakonda | Ocean Park |
| Shilparamam | Hyderabad Film City Tour |
| Hyderabad City Tours | South India With Extension Tour To Goa |
| Temples And Caves Tour Of India | Old World South And East India Tour |
| Lake City Tour | Hyderabad Vizag Tour |
| Hyderabad Temple Tour | Hyderabad Film City Tour |
| Historical South India Tour | Fascinating Andhra Pradesh Tour |
| Fantastic Hyderabad Tour | South India With Extension Tour To Goa |
| Explore Hyderabad | Delightful Andhra Pradesh Tour |
| Deccan Highland Tour | |
| Hyderabadi Cuisine | Hyderabad Excursions |
| Hyderabad Sight Seeing | Hyderabad Tours |
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