South Hyderabad

South Hyderabad is a district of Hyderabad, India. It, and the Old City, combine to form the South Zone of Hyderabad.

See and do

National Fisheries Development Board building

Raymonds tomb (left) and obelisk (right)

• 1 National Fisheries Development Board building (నేషనల్ ఫిషరీస్ డెవలప్‌మెంట్ బోర్డ్). A unique example of mimetic or novelty architecture in Hyderabad. It is shaped like a humongous fish. (updated Jun 2023)
• 2 Saroornagar. This lake is a pleasant space for young couples to spend their evening. It has large pedestrian spaces, and abundant lighting at night. One side of the lake is lined with a solid wall, with a two-lane undivided road on the wall which is neat and exciting to drive. A problem is 'eutrophication' which is caused due to water hyacinth. The lake smells sometimes, but that is the nature of any urban waterbody. An important event that takes place here is Vinayaka Chaturthi (a Hindu festival in which Lord Vinayaka's statues are immersed in water). All roads lead here on the day of the Lord Ganesh's nimajjanam.  
• 3 Nehru Zoological Park. Almost natural habitat for a great collection of animals. Drive-in + safari.  
• 4 The Natural History Museum, Nehru Zoological park, Zoo Park Main Road, Kishan Bagh, Bahadurpura West (Bus to Stop Zoo, northwest shore of Mir Alam Tank), ☏ +91 40 2447 7355. Has some rare and interesting exhibits. 

Ancient sites

• 5 Paigah Tombs, Santoshnagar (Pisal Banda). daytime. These tombs belong to the 'Paigah' nobles (tied by blood and marriage to the Nizams) and are about 200 years old. These unique lime and mortar tombs are beautifully carved and have marble inlay work on them. Relaxing environment with bird singing. seems free.  
• 6 Raymond Tomb, Dilsukh Nagar, Asmaan Gadh. Michel Raymond, a French mercenary, was a military commander in the service of the second Nizam and also his close friend. He died in 1798 and was buried on top of a hillock at Tirumala Hills, Malakpet. The tomb consists of a pillared flat-roofed pavilion representing the Greek Palace of Winds and next to it stood an obelisk.  
• 7 The Palmetum, Malakpet. It is a specialized botanical garden located in the Malakpet area, Hyderabad, which features only one family of plants: the palms. The garden's collection contains all six subfamilies within the family Arecaceae, with a total of about 120 varieties of 250 trees. (updated May 2023)

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Bazaars

• 1 Madina Market Bazaar. Wholesale market. (updated Dec 2017)