Whenever Biryani is talked about, then the name Hyderabad comes in the mouth, which is known all over the world for its taste. Hyderabad is an emerging industrial center in South India which is also known for its tourism. Every year lakhs of tourists come here to see the architecture, history, and art. You can see the grand architecture of mausoleums, palaces, forts, and mosques here. There are also many malls along with the unique old market for those who are fond of shopping. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the main attractions of Hyderabad, where traveling is a unique experience in itself. Let's know about these places...

Charminar
Due to the structure of this Charminar located in the city of Hyderabad on four big towers, it is known as Charminar in the whole world. Built-in Islamic style, this Charminar was built by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 AD. This Charminar is also called the pride of Hyderabad, where crores of tourists from every corner of India go to see this Charminar. It is said that the trip of tourists who complete the Hyderabad trip without visiting Charminar is half-incomplete.

Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort is one of the places to visit in the western part of the city. It is not just a tourist attraction but an example of fine architecture. One of the oldest and most famous forts in India, Golconda was first established by the Kakatiya dynasty around 1143 AD. Built by the Kakatiya rulers atop a granite hill, the fort witnessed the rise and fall of many other dynasties. The Golconda Fort structure is about 400 feet tall and is now a major attraction among travelers, historians, and the common man. Golconda Fort is also known as Shepherd's Hill. One of the wonders of Hyderabad's history, this fort is still well known for its incredible acoustic effects.

Falaknuma Palace
This beautiful palace is situated at a height, hence it was called Falaknuma, which means the mirror of the sky. The palace was built by an Italian architect for the fifth Paigah Emir. Which was later won by Nizam. Nizam was very fond of art, he got different types of sculptures, paintings, and furniture from every corner of the world in this palace. There is a sound and light show in the evening, which tells the history of Golconda Fort. It is currently being maintained by the Taj Group and is being built as a heritage hotel.

Ramoji Film City
If you are very fond of films, then you must visit the Ramoji Film City of Hyderabad once. Established in 1991 by Ramoji Rao, head of the Ramoji Group, Ramoji Film City is a great tourist spot outside the city of Hyderabad. It is spread over 2500 acres and has been certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest film studio complex. Various shooting sites are present, including Dunn Street, Hollywood signage, Japanese gardens, airports, hospitals, landscapes, and buildings as well as laboratories. Ramoji Film City has something to do for people of all ages, with a variety of restaurants, a children's park, a light show, and several venues for shopping.

Hussain Sagar Lake
Hussain Sagar Lake, located just 7 kilometers from Hyderabad city, is one of the largest man-made lakes in India. This lake is spread over an area of about 6 kilometers, in the middle of which an 18 feet tall statue of Lord Gautam Buddha has also been installed. The facility of water sports and boating etc. has also been made available in this lake. You can also visit this lake with your family.

Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is one of the most important Hindu temples in Hyderabad and is frequented by pilgrims throughout the year. Built by Swami Ranganathananda of the Ramakrishna Mission, the Birla Mandir is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Built of pure white marble, Birla Mandir is a hill temple, depicting Dravidian, Rajasthani, and Utkala architecture on a 280 feet high hill. The construction work started in 1966 by the Birla Foundation took almost 10 years to complete. One of the auspicious places to visit in Hyderabad for Hindus, this grand temple houses the shrines of Lord Venkateswara along with Shiva, Shakti, Ganesha, Hanuman, and Brahma.

Nehru Zoological Park
Spread over 300 acres in Bahadurpur, Hyderabad, this park has more than 1500 animals. It was established in the year 1959 and was inaugurated in 1963. Here you will get to see many animals like lions, Royal Bengal Tiger, White Tiger, Rhinoceros, etc. Indian cobra, star tortoise, and giant tortoise are also seen here. Elephant rides can also be done here. Apart from this, there is Lion Safari Park, a train for children, and Natural History Museum.

Chowmahalla Palace
Chowmahalla Palace is one of the many historically important tourist places in Hyderabad. It used to be the former official residence of the Hyderabadi Nizams and is now a prominent monument. The grand monument has two spacious courtyards as well as a grand dining hall known as 'Khilawat'. The complex is decorated with beautiful fountains, vast green gardens, several palaces, a bell tower, and a council hall.

Mecca Masjid
Located just 6 kilometers from Hyderabad city, this mosque is one of the largest, oldest, and most famous mosques in India, which is about 400 years old. The soil and stone of Mecca located in Saudi Arabia were also used to build this mosque, which this mosque is known as Mecca Masjid. This mosque has been built by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah, where lakhs of people of the Muslim community come from.

Qutub Shahi Tomb
Qutub Shahi Tomb is one of the historical places to visit in Hyderabad. The Qutb Shahi Tomb represents the final resting place of the rulers of Hyderabad's founding dynasty. The most authentic of Persian, Hindu, and Pathan architectural designs, the Qutb Shahi tombs were built by the rulers themselves. The tombs are dedicated to the seven Qutb Shahi kings, who ruled Golconda for more than 170 years.