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Hyderabad is a city unique as a meeting point of North and South India. Well known for its rich and diverse heritage of culture and architecture, the city is also one of the country's most developed, notably in IT and biotechnology. Both ancient and modern. An array of historical and cultural sites blends with modern commercial complexes, entertainment and recreational facilities to make Hyderabad the fifth most populous city in the country. Symbolic of Hyderabad is the 416-year old Charminar. Others include the splendor of Mecca Masjid, the massive Golconda Fort, and the ancient Louis XIV-style Falaknuma Palace. In the city's centre is Hussain Sagar Lake with the 18m high monolith statue of Buddha standing in the middle of the lake. World-class recreational and entertainment facilities include the world's largest snow-themed Snow Park and Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad's very own Universal Studios spread over 2000 acres of themed parks and attractions, restaurants, hotels and palaces. Birla Planetarium, India's most modern planetarium, and Nehru Zoological Park, the country's largest zoo, are just a few of the best-in-class attractions in the whole of India found in Hyderabad. Guided city tours packages are available from the hotel.
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