Thursday, September 9, 2010

Hyderabad "City of Pearls"

Hyderabad is the capital of  Andhra Pradesh. It  is famous tourist attraction of South India.
Twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad come under the ambit of a single municipal unit, 

Tourist Spots in Hyderabad For Visit:-

    • Char Kaman: Near the Charminar stand four magnificent arches called Char Kaman, which served as the gateway to the Zilu Khana (ante chamber) of the royal palace.
    • Mecca Masjid : One largest mosques in India, located just nearby the Charminar.
    • Golconda Fort :  A 16th century fortress situated on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. Known for its collection of diamonds, it is said that the famous Kohinoor originally belonged to Golconda.
    • Falaknuma Palace : The last Nizam of Hyderabad built the Falaknuma Palace, which housed the most expensive art objects, tapestries and carpets, in addition to the largest single-man collection of diamonds. Here the Nizam had received their Majesties, the late King George V and King Edward VIII of England.

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