Must see attractions in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

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    National Fisheries Development Board

    Clad in stainless steel, this fish-shaped structure dates from 2012 and looms over the highway to the airport. It's a regional office of the National…

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    Ananda Buddha Vihara

    There are terrific views of the city from this monastery and temple complex; try to visit for sunset. The complex was built in 1976 and the main temple…

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    Legislative Assembly

    This grand neoclassical landmark – a colossal construction of turrets, domes and arches – dates from 1913, in a design that fuses Persian and Rajasthani…

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    State Library

    This beautiful building, dating back to 1891, has 500,000 books in Urdu, Sanskrit, Telegu and English in reading rooms that are as atmospheric as they are…

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    Lumbini Park

    Lumbini Park is a pleasant place to enjoy sunsets and the popular musical fountain (6.30-8pm). There's also a nightly laser show (₹50) at 7.15pm and 8…

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    Gulzar Houz

    The Charkaman (Four Arches) area is named after four Qutb Shahi arches on and off Patthargatti, focused on the Gulzar Houz fountain.

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    Spanish Mosque

    Constructed in 1906, this highly ornate mosque is Moorish-meets-Deccan in style, with an array of minarets, balconies and columns.

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    Mahankali Temple

    Elaborately carved temple located in a market area that draws many pilgrims. No photos allowed.

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    Mokala Parvatham

    Pilgrims' temple and resting spot on the Alipiri hike up to Tirumala.

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    Gali Goporum

    Temple gateway on the Alipiri hike, dating from the 16th century.

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    VUDA Park

    This pretty park is at the north end of Ramakrishna Beach.