Information technology industry

Hyderabad has established itself as the leading destination for IT and IT-enabled services, pharmaceuticals call centres and entertainment  industries. Many computer software companies, software consulting firms, business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, dealing with IT and other technological services firms have established their offices and facilities in the city since the 1990s.
Microsoft R&D Campus in Gachibowli, Hyderabad.

The development of a township with related technological infrastructure called HITEC City prompted several IT and ITES companies to set up operations in the city. An aggressive promotion of growth in this area has led civic boosters to call the city Cyberabad. There have been extensive investments in digital infrastructure within the city promoting the setting up of several campuses by a vast array of companies within the city. This list includes several multinational corporations having established their development centres in the city. Major areas where such campuses have been set up are Madhapur, Kondapur, Gachibowli and Uppal. TCS Deccan park is one of the active branches of TCS in hyderabad.
TCS Deccan Park, Hyderabad.
CA R&D Campus in Gachibowli, Hyderabad.

Several Fortune 500 corporations, mostly related to IT or BPO services industry. Microsoft (with its largest R&D campus outside the US), Oracle Corporation etc. have set up operations in Hyderabad. For a more comprehensive list of IT companies in Hyderabad, refer to Software industry in Andhra Pradesh.

                                                          

Qutb Shahi Tombs

The Hyderabad Palace is a worth exploring monument situated at Palace Guttahalli in Hyderabad.

It was built by Chamaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore in 1887. The Palace has turreted parapets, battlements, fortified towers and arches. The palace was constructed at a price of Rs. One lakh.

The king Chamaraja Wodeyar, during his visit to England had seen several structures of architectural importance but was greatly inspired by the Windsor Castle in London; hence he decided to build a palace in Tudor style.

The entire palace is spread over an area of about 430 acres; the Palace is famous for its elegantly carved woodwork. It is surrounded by a garden all around, almost giving it a fairytale setting. The structure has fortified towers decorated with Gothic windows, battlements and turrets. Thanks to the king for his endeavor in bringing such a beautiful palace.

Qutb Shahi Tombs

Falaknuma Palace

The Falaknuma palace is a remarkable edifice which stands atop a 2000 feet high hillock. It is located 5kms from Charminar  Built by  NawabVikar - Ul - Ulmara,the Prime  Minister of Hyderabad,  it is a stupendous palace and connotes the "heavenly  abode". This exquisite  palace made of  Italian marble was built by one of the Paigah  nobles  Nawab Vicar Ul Umra  in 1892.A majesty   testimony
 to the glory of the Nizams, it stands atop a hill 2000 feet  high. It has often been referred to as the 'Mirror of  the  Sky'. The palace was  designed by a  Italian architect and follows  a  western architectural style. Falaknuma houses a large  collection of rare treasures collected by the Nizam including paintings, statues, furniture, manuscripts   and books. The Jade collection of the Palace is considered  to be unique in the world.

The palace is laid out in the shape of a scorpion with two stings spread out  as  wings  on  the  north. The middle  part  is  occupied  by the main building and the kitchen and harem quarters stretch  to  the south. The Falaknuma palace is a rare blend of  Italian  and  Tudor architecture. Its  glass  stained  windows  throw  a  spectrum  of colors into the rooms. The palace has a library with a walnut  carved roof, a  replica  of  the one  at Windsor Castle.  The library had one of the finest collections of the holy Quran in India.

The Falaknuma palace has other unique things to its credit. It   includes the   largest  Venetian  chandeliers. It is  said  that it  took  six months to clean a  138-arm  Osler   chandelier   and   the   palace   has   40  such  chandeliers  adorning  the  halls ! The  famed dining hall of the   palace could  seat  100   guests on a   single   table. The  furniture  is also very aesthetic. The  chairs  are  carved   rosewood   with     green      leather upholstery. The  tableware was made of  gold and crystal to which fluted music was added.

Salarjung Museum

The Salar Jung Museum is an art museum on the southern bank of the Musi river in the city of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The museum opened to the public on December 16, 1951; it houses the collection of the
Salar Jung family, who were important nobles in the courts of the Nizams , Muslim rulers of Hyderabad. The collection of Islamic art from all over Asia includes a variety of illuminated Korans,astrolabes, jewelled swords and daggers, and Persian carpets
The museum also houses fine examples of European painting and sculpture, most famously the "Veiled Rebecca" of Italian sculptor Giovanni Maria Benzoni, as well as Chinese and Japanese pieces. The collection was mostly acquired by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, also known as Salar Jung III. Some of the items he inherited were collected by his father, Nawab Mir Laiq Khan (Salar Jung II) and his grandfather, Nawab Mir Turab Ali Khan (Sir Salar Jung I).
Situated on the southern bank of the river Musi ,the Salar Jung Museum is not far from the other important monuments of the old city. The historic Charminar, Juma Masjid, High Court, State Central Library and the Osmania General Hospital are all within a radius of one mile from the
Salar Jung Museum.
The museum houses the largest and greatest collection of antiques and artifacts by a single person, Nawab Salar Jung III, Prime Minister of the court of Nizam. From minia- tures of Mewar to modern art of Europe; from the daggers of Nur Jehan and Emperor Jahangir the museum houses priceless gems of art A place that will leave you dazed with the dazzle of time-less art.
There are 38 galleries in the Museum spread on two floors. The ground floor has 20 galleries, and the first floor has 18 galleries. Even then, the total exhibited art objects constitute a little over 25% of the entire collection. The Indian Parliament has declared the museum an Institution of National Importance

Buddha Statue

 Buddha Statue: Located in the centre of Tank Bund , the Buddha statue is known to be the largest single monolithic statue in the whole world. The statue, a brain child of former chief minister of A.P, Mr.N.T.R., has been carried from a hill rock at Raigir in Nalgonda district. In fact, it has caused mighty ripples, literally speaking, when it plunged in Tank Bund's muddy water while on its way to get shipped to the centre of the Tank Bund.  The statue is major attraction to south Asians who come to visit Buddhist sites.

Birla Temple

Birla Temple: Dedicated to the Lord Venkateshwara, this beautiful modern temple is built on a rocky hill which overlooks the south end of   HussainSagar. It is built in White marble and provides an excellent view over the city from the summit, especially at the sunset. The inner shrine is the replica of Tirupati Temple's  Lord Venkateshwara. Build on the 280 feet high Kala Pahad overlooking the picturesque, this temple is build with 2000 tones of white marble.

Hussain Sagar

Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali. It was built on a tributary of the Musi river to meet the water and irrigation needs of Hyderabad, India.It is now popularly known as Tank Bund, and has become a tourist destination as well as a local attraction. Once the source of drinking water for the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the Hussain Sagar lake's current condition is far from desirable. Since the 1980s and 1990s the immersion of Ganesh idols during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi has led to the further pollution of the lake. Currently there are numerous environmentalist groups and government agencies that are trying to improve the condition of the lake.

Main attractions

An 18- meter- high statue of the Buddha is located on the Gibraltar rock in the center of the lake. The statue, which took 200 sculptors and 2 years to complete, was erected in 1992. Boat rides are provided by the tourism department.

On one side of the Hussain Sagar lake is the Necklace Road, which indeed twinkles like a necklace. On the other side is the Tank Bund, that narrates the history of Andhra Pradesh in granite through the imposing statues of men and women, who have done their motherland proud. Dotting the lake on all sides are parks shimmering with greenery and bustling with life under the glitter and glory of city lights