Places of Tourist Interest
 

Hyderabad

Charminar
Rectangular Four Arched Monumental Gate often described as 'The Arch of Triumph of the East'.

Salar Jung Museum
One man collection of Manuscripts, ancient weapons, costumes and curios. High Court buildings.

Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort is situated on the Western outskirts of Hyderabad. The fort built in the 13th century, served the kings as a stronghold, administrative centre and market place. See the expansive Roof Gardens.

The Tombs of Qutub Shahi Kings
One can capture its beauty in a beautiful domed mausoleum surrounded by gardens. The tombs follow certain pattern with Hindu style ornamentation, while important ones have their own mosques.
 
 

Lepakshi

Lepakshi has become a major tourist attraction because of the finest architecture and paintings found in the temples here. Unlike most of the South Indian temples, the temple does not have a prominent Vimana on the sanctum, but it has many Vimana like structures on top of the temple, indicating several cells of Gods housed in this temple.
 
 
 
 

Nagarjunaconda

Upstream of the Krishna river is Nagarjunakonda associated with the famous Buddhist scholar of 2nd century, Nagarjuna. It was an important Buddhist monastic institution and has stupas with sculptures depicting scenes from the life of Buddha. The Indian archaeologists have salvaged the precious ruins from their ancient site, lifting them atop a hill and setting them up in a Vihara style museum.

Tirupati

Tirupati though a town, is mistaken as just the name of a temple which exists there.It is one of the most important and among the richest temples of South India. It is famous for the shrine on the 'Seven Hills' of Tirumala which attract millions of pilgrims from all over India. Picturesquely situated amidst sacred waterfalls and tanks, the shrine potrays a fine example of early Dravidian art. In front of it is the 'Hall of Pillars' from where an attractive stepped way leads to the temple.