31 <li>Summer Temperature-25oC to 40oC</li> |
31 <li>Summer Temperature-25oC to 40oC</li> |
32 <li>Winter Temperature-11oC to 25oC</li> |
32 <li>Winter Temperature-11oC to 25oC</li> |
33 <li>Annual Rainfall-400 mm to 2,500 mm</li> |
33 <li>Annual Rainfall-400 mm to 2,500 mm</li> |
34 </ul> |
34 </ul> |
35 |
35 |
36 <h3>Famous Historical Sites</h3> |
36 <h2>Famous Historical Sites</h2> |
37 |
37 |
38 <p><img src="/static/img/golconda.jpg" alt="Golconda Fort" title="Golconda Fort" /> |
38 <div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/golconda.jpg" alt="Golconda Fort" title="Golconda Fort" /></div> |
39 Golconda fort was founded originally by the Kakatiyas in the 13th |
39 <div id="speakerinfo">Golconda fort was founded originally by the Kakatiyas in the 13th |
40 century, and was expanded by the Qutb Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite with walls. The |
40 century, and was expanded by the Qutb Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite with walls. The |
41 fortress city within the walls was famous for the diamond trade and the Koh-i-noor diamond is |
41 fortress city within the walls was famous for the diamond trade and the Koh-i-noor diamond is |
42 said to have come from here. One of the most remarkable features of Golconda is its system of |
42 said to have come from here. One of the most remarkable features of Golconda is its system of |
43 acoustics. The sounds of hands clapped in the grand portico can be heard in the Durbar Hall, at |
43 acoustics. The sounds of hands clapped in the grand portico can be heard in the Durbar Hall, at |
44 the very top of the hill.</p> |
44 the very top of the hill.</div><br /></div> |
45 |
45 |
46 <p><img src="/static/img/charminar.jpg" alt="Charminar" title="Charminar" /> |
46 <div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/charminar.jpg" alt="Charminar" title="Charminar" /></div> |
47 Charminar is the major landmark in Hyderabad, the massive arch built |
47 <div id="speakerinfo">Charminar is the major landmark in Hyderabad, the massive arch built |
48 by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 looming at a height of 56 m, is an impressive square |
48 by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 looming at a height of 56 m, is an impressive square |
49 gateway with four minarets, to commemorate the end of the plague. The arch is illuminated daily |
49 gateway with four minarets, to commemorate the end of the plague. The arch is illuminated daily |
50 in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.</p> |
50 in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div> |
51 |
51 |
52 <p><img src="/static/img/meccamasjid.jpg" alt="Mecca Masjid" title="Mecca Masjid" /> |
52 <div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/meccamasjid.jpg" alt="Mecca Masjid" title="Mecca Masjid" /></div> |
53 Mecca Masjid is near Charminar, one of the largest in the state if not in |
53 <div id="speakerinfo">Mecca Masjid is near Charminar, one of the largest in the state if not in |
54 India, said to accomodate upto 10,000 worshippers. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building |
54 India, said to accomodate upto 10,000 worshippers. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building |
55 it in 1617 and was completed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1694.</p> |
55 it in 1617 and was completed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1694.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div> |
56 |
56 |
57 <p><img src="/static/img/golconda.jpg" alt="Golconda Fort" title="Golconda Fort" /> |
57 <div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/golconda.jpg" alt="Golconda Fort" title="Golconda Fort" /></div> |
58 A little away from Golconda fort are a cluster of tombs. Most of them |
58 <div id="speakerinfo">A little away from Golconda fort are a cluster of tombs. Most of them |
59 have intricately carved stonework and are the most authentic evidence of the Qutub Shahi |
59 have intricately carved stonework and are the most authentic evidence of the Qutub Shahi |
60 architectural traditions. The tombs erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda. |
60 architectural traditions. The tombs erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda. |
61 They stand a kilometer north of Golconda fort's Banjara Darwaza.</p> |
61 They stand a kilometer north of Golconda fort's Banjara Darwaza.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div> |
62 |
62 |
63 <p><img src="/static/img/hussainsagar.jpg" alt="Hussain Sagar Lake" title="Hussain Sagar Lake" /> |
63 <div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/hussainsagar.jpg" alt="Hussain Sagar Lake" title="Hussain Sagar Lake" /></div> |
64 Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain |
64 <div id="speakerinfo">Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain |
65 Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 kilometres |
65 Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 kilometres |
66 built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is |
66 built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is |
67 a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in |
67 a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in |
68 1992.</p> |
68 1992.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div> |
69 |
69 |
70 <p><img src="/static/img/birlamandir.jpg" alt="Birla Mandir" title="Birla Mandir" /> |
70 <div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/birlamandir.jpg" alt="Birla Mandir" title="Birla Mandir" /></div> |
71 Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple built entirely in marble, with |
71 <div id="speakerinfo">Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple built entirely in marble, with |
72 great architectural significance. It was built by the Birla Foundation. The temple is dedicated to |
72 great architectural significance. It was built by the Birla Foundation. The temple is dedicated to |
73 Lord Venkateshwara. The granite image of the presiding deity is about 11 ft. tall and a carved |
73 Lord Venkateshwara. The granite image of the presiding deity is about 11 ft. tall and a carved |
74 lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal' |
74 lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal' |
75 are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a |
75 are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a |
76 height of 42 ft. The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkal temple |
76 height of 42 ft. The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkal temple |
77 architectures. In its entirety, it is made of 2000 tons of pure Rajasthani white marble. It is built on |
77 architectures. In its entirety, it is made of 2000 tons of pure Rajasthani white marble. It is built on |
78 a 280-feet high hillock called the Naovath Pahad in a 13 acres plot. The construction of the |
78 a 280-feet high hillock called the Naovath Pahad in a 13 acres plot. The construction of the |
79 temple took 10 years and it was consecrated in 1976. The temple complex overlooking the |
79 temple took 10 years and it was consecrated in 1976. The temple complex overlooking the |
80 southern side of Hussain Sagar, offers a magnificient panoramic view of the twin cities of |
80 southern side of Hussain Sagar, offers a magnificient panoramic view of the twin cities of |
81 Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It presents a colorful spectacular sight when illuminated at night</p> |
81 Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It presents a colorful spectacular sight when illuminated at night.</div><br /></div> |
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82 |
83 <p>The following websites will be helpful to find more information about Hyderabad</p> |
83 <p>The following websites will be helpful to find more information about Hyderabad</p> |
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85 <ul> |
85 <ul> |
86 <li><a href="http://www.aptourism.in/hplaces.html">http://www.aptourism.in/hplaces.html</a></li> |
86 <li><a href="http://www.aptourism.in/hplaces.html">http://www.aptourism.in/hplaces.html</a></li> |