A city of contrasts, Hyderabad exudes an old-world charm of its own with the Old City (Charminar side), Hitech City (Cyberabad) and the other areas lying between the old and the new. The capital and the largest city of Telangana, Hyderabad is home to stately mosques and noisy bazaars lined parallelly alongside swanky new office buildings and malls, and it is these very contrasts – these glimpses into the city’s rich past with inherent promises of an even better future –that make Hyderabad a city worth visiting. Maybe even more than once.
Hyderabad pulsates with a spectacular mix of people and traditions. Make a journey through this mind-stirring metropolis and be ready to be amazed, frustrated, confounded and thrilled, all at once!
Pick-up from the Airport/Bus Station/Train Station and Check-in at the Hotel.
Later, visit the following Attractions:
1. Snow World: Snow World at Lower Tank Bund houses state of the art technology with which it has been able to offer its guests an enjoyable space. Snow World covers an area of 17000 square feet. Filled with snow that is as natural as one would have it in nature, this enclosed area is cool and houses a number of fun slides. Other than this it also has a Snow Merry-go-round, Snow Sculptures, Snow Basket Ball, Snow Mountain, Snow Valley Ball, Snow Dancing and Ice Hotel.
2. Birla Mandir: Birla Mandir in Hyderabad is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara of Tirumala Tirupati Temple. It is said that a whopping quantity of white marble, which is almost 2000 tonnes, was brought from Rajasthan for building this temple. Birla planetarium-is the first phase of the Birla Science centre in Hyderabad, which was nothing less than a landmark in bridging the gap between science and the common masses. This dome shaped structure was developed with the technological help from Japan. Birla Science Museum - Interactive Science Centre is one of the many sections where exhibits are designed on the basis of various Physics laws, mechanics, perception, vibration and sounds, energy and motors, electricity and magnetism and intriguing concepts of optical illusions and many other concepts. Mix Colors, Arch Bridge, Lift Yourself Up, Action-Reaction, The Magic Ball, Pedal Power and See Sounds are a few of the exhibits at the interaction Science section.
3. Lumbini Park: Situated quite close to the famous standing statue of Lord Buddha and Hussain Sagar Lake the largest artificial lake of Asia, the Lumbini Park is a place worth visiting. An apt place for relaxation, this park is visited by everyone. It is quite popular among kids. For kids, there are fun rides. It is more like a mini entertainment park right in the middle of the city, by the side of an beautiful lake.
4. NTR Gardens: The Garden offers various kinds of recreational options as well. Some of these are boat ride, Japanese garden, Roaring Cascade, a Fountain, etc. There is a Children&39s playing area that keeps kids entertained.The massive entrance plaza with Nandi Bulls is also quite captivating.A mini train on a single track takes the visitors all around the garden making your visit all the more enjoyable.
5. Necklace Road: The Necklace road is bejewelled with a wide array of recreational activities along with umpteen numbers of restaurants and eat-outs. You will also find many stalls of ice cream, tea and other snacks. There are stalls of balloons and toys to for kids. The stretch of lush green lawns acts as perfect area where people can be seen sitting out with kids and families.
The Central Court Hotel
One of the largest and glamorous film studios in the world, Ramoji Film City has also place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Spread across an area of almost 2500 acres, it is one of the major film making facility of the country offering everything related to pre and post film production. The architecture of the studio and the wide range of settings makes it one of the favourite spot for many film makers.
With a capacity to accommodate close to 50 film units at the same time, Ramoji Film City offers umpteen numbers of film sets such as London Street, Hollywood sign, Japanese gardens, airport, hospital, etc. , landscapes and buildings as well as laboratories.
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The Central Court Hotel
After Breakfast at the Hotel proceed to the following historic monuments of Hyderabad:
1. Salar Jung Museum - 3rd largest museum in India with 43000 art objects (Indian Art, Far Eastern Art, European Art, Middle Eastern Art, etc.), 9000 manus and 47000 printed books, spread in 38 galleries. Not to be missed- Veiled marble statue of Rebecca, 19th C British Musical Clock, etc.
2. Chowmahalla Palace - Built in the 18th century during the rule of fifth Nizam, Afzal-ud-Daula, Asaf Jah V, said to resemble Shah Palace of Tehran in Iran in its architectural beauty.
3. Charminar - Charminar is a square-shaped structure built out of granite and lime mortar. The monument predominantly has an Islamic-style design, it is flanked by four minarets on every corner which are 48.7 meters high. It is believed that the four minarets are symbolic of Islam&rsquos first four Khalifas. The landmark of the city was built by the fifth ruler of Qutb Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. Charminar, a monument and mosque, is an imposing model that celebrates the influence of the Muslim Turkomans
4. Mecca Masjid - One of the oldest mosques in the city, the Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad is one of the largest Masjids in India. This revered shrine was commissioned by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty in the year 1614, while the construction saw completion in the year 1694. It is believed that he himself laid down the foundation stone of the edifice, and the arch embellishments over the main sanctum are made from the soil of the Holy Land of Mecca. It is due to this reason that it is called the &39Makkah Masjid&39 as well. With a capacity to accommodate as many as 10,000 people at any given time, the mosque also houses a hair belonging to Prophet Muhammad has been safely secured in the premises of the mosque. With its intricately designed architecture, rich history, and religious significance, the Mecca Masjid is indeed a humbling sight to behold.
5. Laad Bazaar - The market, not just offers wide range of colour bangles to customers but also zari and embroidery works, sarees to other traditional clothing stuff along semi-precious stones. Laad bazaar pearls are equally famous too. Although a wide range of attractive items are being sold here, to buy the same you need to a master of bargaining! Bargaining for each and every item you decide to buy is a must. The prices are also enhanced extensively owing to the bargaining tradition of the place.
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Hotel Nights accommodation as per itinerary
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Meals as per hotel plan
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All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle
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Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
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GST if not mentioned in the rates
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All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
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Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
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Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
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Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
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Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
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In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.
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The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
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Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
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In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
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We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
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The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
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The advance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first).
- 50% advance to be paid at the time of booking.
- Air fair is calcualted at the time of proposal creation and is subject to change at the time of booking.
- 100 payment is to be made for domestic packages before 4 days of departure date..
- In case of cancellation standard cancellation policies will be applicable or may be changed as per the policies
If you Cancel your Holiday
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30 days or more before date of departure : 25% of total cost
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29 - 20 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
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19 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost
