A charming blend of the old and the new, Hyderabad the capital state of Andhra Pradesh is also known as Istanbul of India. Hyderabad presents to the onlooker an interesting skyline, with modern buildings standing shoulder-to-shoulder with fascinating 400 year old edifices - the remains of the city's Islamic roots. A unique feature of the city, is that it is the only city in the South, where the major language spoken is Urdu. Places of interest in Hyderabad are Charminar, Birla Mandir, Hussain Sagar Lake, Salarjung Museum, Mecca Masjid, Nehru Zoological Park, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Osman Sagar, Jama Masjid, Khazana Museum, Lumbini Park, Government Archelogical Museum, Ocean Park, Ramoji Film City, Sanghi Temple, Hi-Tech City, Shoppers Stop.