Hyderabad Tourist Attractions: December 2013

Nehru Zoological Park

One of the largest and the best zoos in Asia, the Nehru Zoological Park has nearly 1,500 species of animals, birds and reptiles and spread over 300 acres of land. The popular ones among the different species are lions, white tigers, peacocks, parrots, chimpanzees and rhinoceros. The Lion Safari Park, Natural History Museum, a mini train and animal ride is also famous among visitors in the zoo.

It takes around 6-7 hours to cover the entire zoo by walk. Nehru Zoological Park is a must-visit destination for nature and animal lovers.

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Chowmahalla Palace

Chowmahalla Palace is near Charminar and it was built around 200 years ago. It belongs to Nizams of Hyderabad. This palace consists of 4 palaces, two courtyards and the grand Khilwat (the Durbar Hall), fountains and gardens. This is the palace where the Nizams entertained their official guests and royal visitors. It has relics and mementos from the times of the Nizam. There is the display of their clothes, furniture, crockery and vintage cars collection which gives you a glimpse of their royal lifestyle.

For more information visit: http://www.chowmahalla.com

Mrugavani National Park

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

Nagarjuna Sagar dam is built across Krishna River in Nagarjuna Sagar, Nalgonda District. It was completed in 1967, is 150 tall, around 1km long and having 26 gates. It is about 150km from Hyderabad.

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Waterfall

Saraswati Devi Temple Wargal

This temple is located about 70km away from Hyderabad in a village called Wargal in Medak district. The temple is located on a hillock. Two more temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Shani are also there on the same hillock. There is a beautiful idol of Saraswati devi around 10 feet in height.

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Chilkur Balaji Temple

Chilkur Balaji Temple popularly known as Visa Balaji Temple is an ancient temple of Lord Balaji on the banks Osman Sagar Lake in Chilkur. It is about 25km away from the city. Approximately 75,000 to 1,00,000 devotees visit in a week.

References: http://www.chilkurbalaji.com/

Surendrapuri

Kunda Satyanarayana Kala Dhamam at Surendrapuri also known as Mythological Awareness Center is located about 80 kms away from the city on Yadagirigutta Road.

One can have the Darsan of the deities of all the pilgrimage centres of India at this all-in-one Surendrapuri Centre. The great celestial worlds of Brahmaloka, Vishnuloka, Sivaloka, Nagaloka, Indraloka, Yamaloka, Narakaloka, Patalaloka, Padmavyuham, Padmadweepam and the myriad holy gods are all seen in this wonder world.

The museum provides an opportunity to people to get acquainted important episodes and characters like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other Puranas. It Also contains nearly full sized replicas of almost all the important Hindu temples in India.

References:

http://mythologicalmuseum.org/museum/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surendrapuri

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