February 7, 2011
February 2, 2011
Indira Park
It is a recreation park for children. Located close to lower tankbund by the Hussainsagar lake, it derives its name from the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
Covering a vast area with beautiful and luxuriant greenery, it provides a good picnic and hangout spot.
The park offers boat rides.
Indira Park |
February 1, 2011
St.Thomas S.P.G. Church
This Church was originally set up by the British in 1852 and carefully nurtured by the Reverend Paranjoty.
This building was named St. Thomas' Church after Bishop Thomas Dealtry, the consecrator. Mr Paranjoty left the mission almost self-supporting.
St. Thomas' Church |
January 28, 2011
Cine Planet
Cine Planet is an multiplex located at Kompally,Secunderabad. This is the best hangout place for the college students. It has 4 movie screens.
In addition to being a movie theater, Cine Planet also has a big restaurant which serves multicuisine dishes.Cine Planet |
January 25, 2011
January 24, 2011
G Pulla Reddy Sweet House
G.Pulla Reddy Sweet house offers the best quality of pure ghee sweets. This shop is famous for its Kaju Sweet, Khoa Puri and Jangri. Not to forget the special Dry Fruit Halwa.
The Famous Kaju sweet |
This is a must visit sweet shope for people having sweet tooth.
January 23, 2011
January 21, 2011
Hotel Baseraa
Apart from hotel Taj Tristar, the Baseraa hotel is another 3 star hotel present in the locales of Secunderabad.
It is located adjacent to the famous Clock tower of Secunderabad and a 5-minute drive from the Railway station of Secunderabad.
Hotel Baseraa |
The hotel accomodates a coffee shop, pub and restaurant.
January 20, 2011
Sir Ronald Ross Institute
May 13th is the 153rd birth anniversary of Sir Ronald Ross, the Nobel laureate who found the link between malaria and mosquitoes.
It was in 1897 when Sir Ronald Ross discovered the parasite in the mosquito that, when transmitted to humans, causes malaria. The epoch making discovery took place in Secunderabad.
Sir Ronald Ross Institue |
Sir Ronald Ross made the discovery, considered as a great landmark in medicine, at Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Parasitology, Begumpet.
January 18, 2011
Hussain Sagar Lake
Lake Hussain Sagar, which separates the city of Secunderabad from Hyderabad is one of the largest man made lakes.
The lake was built in the year 1562 by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali. The lake was originally constructed to supply drinking water but it is not used as a drinking water source since 1930.
Hussain Sagar Lake |
An 18 meter high monolithic statue of Lord Buddha towers over the lake from atop the Rock of Gibraltar.
The idea of erecting a giant monolith Buddha statue in the midst of Hussainsagar lake on the Gibraltar rock was a part of the Buddha Poornima project in 1985.
Buddha Statue |
Hussain Sagar Lake is a popular spot for sailing. Various regattas have been held here since 1971 jointly by the EME Sailing Association and the Secunderabad Sailing Club.
January 17, 2011
Wesley Church
The Wesley Church is situated opposite to the famous Clock Tower of secunderabad. The beauty of the church is stain glass inside the church that which reflects the gothic artchitecture.
Wesley Church |
Wesley Church, Secunderabad a part of the Church of South India, Medak Diocese. One of the largest congregations in Secunderabad.
Shamirpet Lake
January 16, 2011
Bollarum Golf Course
Bollarum Golf Course also known as Army Golf Club or Bison Golf Course is one of the oldest and best Golf courses in the nation located in Secunderabad.
This is maintained by the Indian army and is not open to general public.
Golf Club Of Bollarum |
The course was founded in year 1888 and is spread over 160 acres.The 6.434-yard course plays to par 72. The 12th green is situated next to the bungalow once stayed in by the young Winston Churchill.
An intriguing hole is the 14th, which is called Waterloo in memory of a golfer who took six putts to sink from less than three feet.
January 14, 2011
Hanuman Temple
Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy is the main presiding deity of this temple is a “Swayambhu” i.e., self
existing image.The temple is locally known as "Sri Tadbund Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple".
Sri Vinayaka is present on the left side of Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy on the Sacred rock as Swayambhu, the self existent image. existing image.The temple is locally known as "Sri Tadbund Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple".
Anjaneya Swamy Temple |
This is the first of its kind where Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy along with Sri Vinayaka is present on the same rock and is being worshiped by the devotees.
January 13, 2011
Ayappa Temple
January 12, 2011
Secunderabad Club
The Secunderabad Club is one of the five oldest Clubs in India. It started as an exclusive club for the officers of the British Cantonment.
The Secunderabad Club |
The club boasts of excellent dining, reading, indoor and outdoor sports and other recreational facilities.
The club also offers excellent pavilions for organising social gatherings by it's members.
January 11, 2011
Parsi Fire Temple
January 10, 2011
Hotel Taj Tristar
Taj Tristar is located close to the Secunderabad Railway Station. Each of the restaurants at the Tristar has a particular theme and the decor is an echo of it.
Taj Tristar Hotel |
Hotel Taj Tristar offers 48 rooms, with their motto of keeping the guests comfortable and giving value for money. There also are two banquet halls and a terrace that can accommodate 1,200 people apart from two executive lounges.
January 9, 2011
CTC Shopping Mall
Ganesh Temple
The Ganesh temple at Secunderabad Railway station has a special mention in terms of its architectural grandedur and spiritual sanctity. History says that the icon of Lord Ganapathi was found out in 1824 by the Madras Regiment Sepoys, while they were digging a well of portable water there.
Ganesh Temple |
With great devotion, the Sepoys consecrated the idol and installed it in an architecturally marvellous temple, built according to Aagama Sastra.
It is also said that the Icons of Sri Navagraha Valli Deva Sena Sametha Sri Subrahmanya Swamy and Sri Anjaneya Swamy were consecrated and installed in the vicinity of Sri Ganapathi Devalayam in 1932.
January 7, 2011
St. John's Church
January 6, 2011
Paradise Hotel
The Twin City
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad, dates backs to 18th Century.The Hussain Sagar geographically seperates the two twin cities. Secunderabad was developed under British rule.
January 5, 2011
Mahankali Temple
January 4, 2011
St. Mary's Church
January 3, 2011
Parade Grounds
This ground was under the control of the Union Defence Ministry and serves as the designated venue for all official events and ceremonies like Independence Day and Republic Day parade and celebrations.
Now the ground has been made public to citizens. Most people in and around the locality of secunderabad prefer this ground for morning walks.
Now the ground has been made public to citizens. Most people in and around the locality of secunderabad prefer this ground for morning walks.
January 2, 2011
Holy Trinity Church
The Holy Trinity Church is present at Bolarum.
Queen Victoria has constructed this church.
It was built in an European architecture.
It was built in the year 1846.
Queen Victoria has constructed this church.
It was built in an European architecture.
It was built in the year 1846.
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