The major industries are textile manufacture,sugar-milling,machine tools,pharmaceuticals,cement,chemicals,glass,fertilizers,eletronic equpt,heavy electrical machinery,aircraft parts and paper making.
Minerals : Andhra Pradesh is an important producer of asbestos and barytes. Other important minerals are copper ore,coal,iron and limestone,steatite,mica and manganese.
Culture : The classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh is Kuchipudi that originated in Kuchelapuram.
Following Shia tradition the Qutb Shahis built Ashurkhanas, mourning halls for the annual Muharram celebrations. This Ashurkhana built by Muhammad Quli and located near the Charminar is the finest. In the early 17th century its walls were decorated with multicoloured tiles. This panel on the south wall has a high arch containing a mosaic of staggered hexagons with jewel-like shapes. The space between the hexagons as well as around the arch is filled with swirls of flowers, leaves, and vines.
Birla Mandir is a structural wonder that dominates the skyline of Hyderabad. It is a fine specimen of man-made marvel, dedicated to the spiritual powers of Lord Venkateshwara. Perched on the Kala Pahad (Black Hill), the temple offers a panoramic view of the twin cities of Andhra Pradesh. Birla Temple was built by Birla Group of Industries, one of the largest business houses of India. Hussain Lake, being in the forefront, adds to the stunning beauty of the temple.
Travel to Durgam Cheruvu, which was chiefly created to provide water for the Golconda fort. Durgam Cheruvu is a secret lake, which is positioned near Shilparamam Crafts Village and Hitech City following the Jubilee Hills. Enjoy a boating ride in the lake of Durgam Cheruvu, which is well organized by the Andhra Pradesh tourism. The Durgam Cheruvu Lake is extensive covering a land area of about 63 acres and is encircled by the Deccan Plateau hilly ranges. One of the attractions of Durgam Cheruvu is that it is used for film shooting at a rate of Rs.75000.00 per day. So it may so happen that while your visit to the Durgam Cheruvu, you might by chance come across your favorite film celebrities.
Durgam Cheruvu is comprised of granite rock shields, which is said to be one of the unique attractions within the entire Asia that belongs somewhere around 2,500 million years. Durgam Cheruvu Lake attracts several tourists from round the world that provide opportunities for pedal boating, camping and trekking. A cafeteria and refreshment center is opened close to the banks of the Durgam Cheruvu Lake. The next time you plan a tour to Hyderabad, visit this exciting destination that is enough to ignite your adventurous spirits.
