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Ramoji Film City, a movie making complex about 1 hour away (by bus) from Hyderabad city. If you have visited Disney, and some world best theme parks (even Genting Highlands theme park in Malaysia), please do not waste your time (especially money) to visit here.
The Lonely Planet guide didn't highlight that bus number 205, 206 & 207 departing from Women's College are between 8:30-11:30am. You may need to check with the bus stop guide for alternate bus going to Ramoji if you missed the morning slots. Anyway, don't believe the local that Ramoji will require the whole day in order you to really explore the place. I personally find Ramoji Film City boring, lack creativity and should send few staffs to visit world famous parks and try to imitate some of their concepts/themes.
You will not derive even half the excitement as compare to Genting Highlands theme park. And the admission fee is definitely overpriced for foreigners. Leave a Comment
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It was printed "The Largest Film Studio Complex in the World", but i think it also deserve to be the lousiest film complex in the world. I won't doubt about the size of the complex, but i really think this is the biggest con joint i step in during my trip to South India.
I am quite impressed that Ramoji can produce good movies out of some old mockups of some famous landmarks wannabe. You can hardly find marble floor in the complex, but normal cement floor painted with white or pink paint. Of course, most of these marble had been faded beyond recognition since they had never been repainted after the first coat. Leave a Comment
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 by srhussaini
The park is famous for the endangered Black Buck, the state animal of Andhra Pradesh.
The other species of animals commonly seen are Monitor Lizards, Mongooses, Porcupines and Hares besides a variety of Snakes.
The avian fauna of the park comprises over 100 species and includes Partridges, Quails, Peacocks, Doves and birds of prey like Kites, Vultures etc. A variety of migratory birds can also be seen round the year. Short-toed Eagle is another rare species nesting in this area.
This center offers audio-visual education on nature and wildlife and is supported by a good nature library. An exhibition hall displaying exhibits explaining intricate problems of wildlife conservation.
Tourist facilities
There are sheds for rest and observation towers for viewing the animals.
A van is provided to take the visitors inside the park to see the animals from close quarters.
From 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. daily except Mondays.
The safari rides are between 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Rates of admission into Vanasthali in departmental van or mini bus are Rs.5/- per adult and Rs.3.00 per child.
The best season to visit is Throughout the year Leave a Comment Address: Vanasthalipuram, HyderabadPhone: +91-40-23230561Directions: Wildlife Warden, Wildlife Investigation, Aranya Bhavan, Saifabad, Hyd-4
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at the Zoo by alycat
Once when we had gone to the zoo from the school, I tried poking a leopard with my cricket bat and the animal gave a hard jab on my bat, which left a deep gash on my willow. It blew the daylights out of me!!! Leave a Comment Directions: Take a rigth from Madina building when ur comin from Purana pul, anyone will guide u.
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Ramoji Film City is the largest film studio complex in the world in terms of size - 2,000 acres. Only about 60-70% of it is actually developed while work is progress for expansion. It is said that you can walk in with a script and make a complete movie here - all pre and post production work as well. There are many sets - London Street, Hollywood sign, Japanese gardens, airport, hospital, etc., etc.
There is a stunt show (that was pretty bad) and a "technical" show (use of blue screen, adding in sound, etc.) that is similar to/copied from a show at Universal Studios.
I originally wasn't keen on going since I had been to several U.S. studios but it turned out to be very interesting. I even recognized a few sets from some Bollywood movies I'd seen. It is however, not nearly as good as say Universal Studios. Funny enough but all our guide wanted to know from me was whether Ramoji was bigger than Universal. In this case, bigger was definitely not better!
There is a small area with some very small children's rides and 1 simulator type ride (which we did not go on). Other than that it was mostly looking at the sets and seeing the 2 shows.
It is a little far out of the city - took us about an hour on Sunday with light/no traffic from Banjara Hills. We hired a car which waited for us. I believe there is also bus service (check the website). We arrived by about 11 just in time for the shows. You can easily spend about 3 hours here - more if you want.
There are also 2 hotels within the property - Tara and Sitara.
So although not as good as Universal, it made for an interesting day and I would recommend going if you haven't been to any other studio or have an interest in movie making, especially Indian movies.
Admission is Rs 300 for adults and Rs 200 for children for the guided tour. We took the special package tour (less time involved) for Rs 850 for adults and Rs 700 for children. The package included the tour in a small A/C bus and a buffet lunch at the Super Star Restaurant that was actually pretty decent. Tickets are available online. Leave a Comment
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 Sanjeevaiah Park by srhussaini
Once popular Known as a lovers’ park (a place frequented mostly by couples), it has gradually grown into a major tourist spot and outing.
Now, huge families from all over the twin cities (and from outside too) come over to the place for a picnic. Located at the end of the Necklace Road, the park has a rose garden, a rock garden and a floral clock that can be a major source of inspiration for the tourists. Leave a Comment
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 Lumbini Park by srhussaini
It has eat-out joints, boating facilities and enough space for the children to jump around. The musical fountain with two shows per day (7.15pm and 8pm), is an added advantage and entices more visitors and tourists.
The park remains closed on every Monday. Leave a Comment Address: Near Tankbund
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 by siwaydi
The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad receive their water supply from this lake. The surroundings here are very pleasant and landscaped gardens with a swimming pool are among the recently added attractions. The Lake is always buzzing with activity be it summers or winters. The flow of tourists remains almost constant throughout the year. This should give an idea as to how popular the lake is among tourists.
For those who want to stay overnight at the Lake, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism provides a guesthouse called "Sagar Mahal" which used to be the summer resort of the erstwhile Nizam. It has about ten double rooms with proper arrangement of food. Leave a Comment Address: 20 Kilometers away from Hyderabad city.Directions: Gandipet Lake is situated some 20 kilometers away from the Hyderabad city center
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 Indira Park by srhussaini
A child's paradise, the park has ample space for kids to run around and play. It also has swings, seesaws and other outdoor game facilities for children.
Couples have ample private space for themselves with not many people around. Boating facilities are also available. Leave a Comment Address: Lower Tank Bund
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