The year 2016 was to begin for me in a new place --- Secunderabad. I was here on a medical tourism. After the medical requirements being fulfilled it was time to address tourism. I was here for nine days this is Hyderabad-Secunderabad in my view.
- Birla Mandir = Located on a hillock near the Hussain Sagar lake, this white marble temple of Lord Venkateshwara offers a wonderful glipse of the city settled around the lake. Sit here in peace and cherish the God's eye view of the buzzling city.
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| Birla Mandir |
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| An idol on the premises of the mandir |
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| The lake & the city |
- Birla Planetarium and Museum = Dinosaur skeleton, gold postal stamps, jewel studded wall hanging and the beautiful porcelain dolls this was all that attracted me here.
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| Sunset from the museum |
- Lumbini Park & Buddha Monolith = To reach the tallest monolith of Buddha you have to set sail here. But there's much more to do. The laser show is said to be one of the best (and I could not see it). The water cascade the rides ---this is a place to hangout with friends & family.
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| Flowers in full bloom at Lumbini park |
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| Water cascade |
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| Buddha Monolith |
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| Buddha |
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| Sunset view at Hussain Sagar Lake |
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| Monolith turning golden(rear shot) |
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| The tallest monolith in between the mighty Hussain Sagar. View from Tankbund |
- KBR National Park = A national park within a city. They don't offer a safari but you can take a jog/walk in the morning or evening. Peacocks rule this park.
- Charminar = The pride of Hyderabad. Climb along the spiral staircase of the minarets to the first floor and get view of the grand old city.
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| Charminar |
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| Charminar form Laad Bazar |
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| Charminar at night |
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| View from first floor of Charminar |
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| India |
- Mecca Masjid = The 17th century mosque.
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| Mecca masjid |
- Golconda fort = The history of Deccan lies here and it comes alive every evening with the ghazals of Jagjit Singh and voice of Amitabh Bacchan during the light and sound show. Advice: Don't miss it.
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| Bada hisar |
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| Amber khana-- the royal granary (lower) & Ibrahim mosque (upper) |
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| Temple |
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| Golconda city-- old & new |
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| Baradari (Darbar hall). The highest point within the fort. |
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| The steps to Baradari. there are 360 of them |
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| A view of Baradari from below |
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| Taramati mosque |
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| Aslah khana -- the fire arm depot |
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| Cannon balls |
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| Part of the fort at night |
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| During the light and sound show |
- Qutub Shahi Tombs = The king and his men rests in peace here. (P.S.: As of January 2016 a major portion of the park was under renovation and restricted for public).
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| Tomb of Sultan Abdullah Qutub Shah |
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| Incomplete tomb of Mirza Nizamuddin Ahmed |
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| The Great mosque |
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| Tombs |
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| Tombs |
- Nizam's museum = The residence turned museum of the Nizam is a collection of gold and silver. But what's more fascinating is the 176 feet long two level wardrobe. I just wonder if today somebody has a personal wardrobe of this size. The Nizam is said to have worn each costume only once and the officials here are trying to recollect them based on photographs to maintain authenticity.
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| The H.E.H Nizam's museum |
- Chowmahalla palace = Another palatial museum from the Nizams. The best among collection is the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost that is said to have done less than 356 miles.The grand Khilawat Mubarak or durbar hall with it's chandelliers is just wow. The Khilwat clock has been running for more than 100 years with the most accuracy.
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| Canon on the palace courtyard |
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| Khilawat Mubarak, the heart of Chowmahalla palace |
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| The durbar hall |
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| The throne at the durbar hall |
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| Hat and shoes belonging to H.E.H. the Nizam VII |
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| Napier Type L76 40HP (1906) |
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| The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Throne Car of Nizam (1911) |
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| Clock tower or Khilwat clock |
- Salar Jung Museum = The largest one man collection of antiques. My favourite: walking sticks, veiled Rebecca.
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| Salar Jung Museum building |
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| Escape carrying unit (Vintage fire tender vehicle) |
- Sudha Car Museum = Truly the wackiest car museum as described by Guiness World Records. Cars in the shape of pen, pencil, desktop, book, Camera, football, bed and even condom. The museum is the home to the world's largest tricycle. The museum also hooses a few vintage cars.
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| Sudha Cars Museum |
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| Mug car |
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| Stilletto car |
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| Sofa car |
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| Toilet car |
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| Cake, laddu, football, tennis ball, cricket ball & basket ball car (Left>Right) |
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| Shivling car |
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| Condom bike |
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| Worlds largest tricycle |
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| Mechanized Ganesha, made from scrap automobile parts |
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| The vintage car collection |
Additional locations:
- LVPEI= Probably one of the best eye care facility in India.
- University of Hyderabad= It has it's own reputation. It is listed among the top universities in Asia.
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