Located 25 kilometers from the city of Hyderabad, Ramoji Film City is an ideal weekend destination for the family. Ramoji Film City has made its way into the Guinness Book of World Records as the worlds largest film studio. Its a filmmakers paradise and a one-stop-shop that provides comprehensive infrastructure and world class facilities for making an entire movie. In this articleWhat to seeFun for kidsGetting aroundWhat to doWhat to eatAccommodationHow to reach What to see There are many places to visit within the film city and you can either discover them on your own or take one of the conducted tours organized by the film city. Start off your journey at the Eureka - an architectural reproduction of the Mauryan era. Replete with ornamental bridges and replicas depicting the glory of the Mughals, Eureka offers endless fun of the glorious past. While one moment you are walking down memory lane, look around and you will be transported to the Wild West with horses, cowboys and gunfights. If you take the bus tour, then Eureka is your first pit stop and the last one too. In the evening an enchanting program winds up the tour. Shangri-La is the center point that showcases the exclusive flora and fauna at Ramoji Film City. You can view the foliage of either Kashmir or Switzerland, as the Shangri-La gardens are laid out in a variety of patterns from formal French gardens to the wilds of Africa. Colorful fountains, rock formations, nurseries and gazebos reflecting Rajasthani architecture add visual extravaganza to your trip. The nurseries at Shangri-La are a goldmine of exotic flowers, plants and shrubs. You can pick up seeds of rare plants or beautiful flowers as a souvenir. The Parade is a giant storehouse of fabrics, furniture, jewellery, pottery, chandeliers, paintings, decorative artifacts, etc. The skilled crew of the film city uses these aids to create a new environment every single time. Passing through this site gives you the experience of visiting a museum. The entire city is exquisitely landscaped with gardens adorned with exotic flora and complemented with fountains. Fun for kids There are many attractions and play areas for kids. Created from the blueprint of a childs fantasy, Fundustan is an entertainment park exclusive for kids. They can tumble, slide, crawl and climb through a maze of fun. The park has rides, video games, magic shows and many exciting activities that can keep them busy for quite a long time. Thrilville is an adventure land if your kid wants to try out something more exciting. Termed as the ultimate thrill zone, Thrilville offers trips like the Ranger, Super Jet, Striking Cars, Break-Dancer and Twister. Borasura is the place where you face some spin-chilling experiences as you proceed with exploring the Dark Age and beyond. The Deli Express is a train restaurant built for kids. It offers delicious food with special goodies for children. A variety of friendly animals are housed in the Faunadale Animal Kingdom. You can get up close and personal with these animals. Wonderville, Presto Magic - the toyshop and Timberland are the other places of interest. Getting around The best way to experience the film city is to take a conducted tour organized by the management. Buses are available from the main gate of the city every five or ten minutes. What to do Visit the various film sets that were home to many blockbuster movies. At the Parade, you can order the costume your favorite star wore in a particular movie. If you are a fitness person then visit Samson & Delilah, one of Asias best equipped health clubs that has a Jacuzzi, sauna, herbal massages, etc. Check out the club house for indoor sports and recreation activities like billiards, table tennis, badminton, tennis, etc. Relax at the yoga center or the lounge/library. Participate in one of the events happening at the film city. The list of events include the monsoon carnival, Fundoofest, Christmas carnival, new year celebrations, fun under the sun, Chamakte Sitare, Shub Sankranti and Diwali carnival. What to eat The Alampana whips up authentic Mughalai cuisine from the royal menu of Awadh. Savor vegetarian fare at the Chanakya and Ganga Jamuna. The Gunsmoke restaurant and the Planet Food Cafe offers a variety of fast foods, snack and beverages. Accommodation Though the film city is located close to Hyderabad, there a number of accommodation options with the city itself. The Sitara is an international standard air-conditioned luxury 5-star hotel that has theme suits and deluxe rooms to make your stay a memorable one. Tara and Sahara are decent economy hotels. How to reach Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh and is well connected to all major cities in India. You can reach Hyderabad by air as it has an air transport network connecting domestic and international flights to and from major cities. The Indian Railways operate trains to many of the major cities and towns from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The twin cities also have excellent state and national highways leading to many destinations.
Located 25 kilometers from the city of Hyderabad, Ramoji Film City is an ideal weekend destination for the family. Ramoji Film City has made its way into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest film studio. It's a filmmakers' paradise and a one-stop-shop that provides comprehensive infrastructure and world class facilities for making an entire movie.
There are many places to visit within the film city and you can either discover them on your own or take one of the conducted tours organized by the film city. Start off your journey at the Eureka - an architectural reproduction of the Mauryan era. Replete with ornamental bridges and replicas depicting the glory of the Mughals, Eureka offers endless fun of the glorious past. While one moment you are walking down memory lane, look around and you will be transported to the Wild West with horses, cowboys and gunfights. If you take the bus tour, then Eureka is your first pit stop and the last one too. In the evening an enchanting program winds up the tour. Shangri-La is the center point that showcases the exclusive flora and fauna at Ramoji Film City. You can view the foliage of either Kashmir or Switzerland, as the Shangri-La gardens are laid out in a variety of patterns from formal French gardens to the wilds of Africa. Colorful fountains, rock formations, nurseries and gazebos reflecting Rajasthani architecture add visual extravaganza to your trip. The nurseries at Shangri-La are a goldmine of exotic flowers, plants and shrubs. You can pick up seeds of rare plants or beautiful flowers as a souvenir. The Parade is a giant storehouse of fabrics, furniture, jewellery, pottery, chandeliers, paintings, decorative artifacts, etc. The skilled crew of the film city uses these aids to create a new environment every single time. Passing through this site gives you the experience of visiting a museum. The entire city is exquisitely landscaped with gardens adorned with exotic flora and complemented with fountains.
Fun for kids
There are many attractions and play areas for kids.
Created from the blueprint of a child's fantasy, Fundustan is an entertainment park exclusive for kids. They can tumble, slide, crawl and climb through a maze of fun. The park has rides, video games, magic shows and many exciting activities that can keep them busy for quite a long time.
Thrilville is an adventure land if your kid wants to try out something more exciting. Termed as the ultimate thrill zone, Thrilville offers trips like the Ranger, Super Jet, Striking Cars, Break-Dancer and Twister.
Borasura is the place where you face some spin-chilling experiences as you proceed with exploring the Dark Age and beyond.
The Deli Express is a train restaurant built for kids. It offers delicious food with special goodies for children.
A variety of friendly animals are housed in the Faunadale Animal Kingdom. You can get up close and personal with these animals.
Wonderville, Presto Magic - the toyshop and Timberland are the other places of interest.
Getting around
The best way to experience the film city is to take a conducted tour organized by the management. Buses are available from the main gate of the city every five or ten minutes.
What to do
Visit the various film sets that were home to many blockbuster movies.
At the Parade, you can order the costume your favorite star wore in a particular movie.
If you are a fitness person then visit Samson & Delilah, one of Asia's best equipped health clubs that has a Jacuzzi, sauna, herbal massages, etc.
Check out the club house for indoor sports and recreation activities like billiards, table tennis, badminton, tennis, etc.
Relax at the yoga center or the lounge/library.
Participate in one of the events happening at the film city. The list of events include the monsoon carnival, Fundoofest, Christmas carnival, new year celebrations, fun under the sun, Chamakte Sitare, Shub Sankranti and Diwali carnival.
What to eat
The Alampana whips up authentic Mughalai cuisine from the royal menu of Awadh. Savor vegetarian fare at the Chanakya and Ganga Jamuna. The Gunsmoke restaurant and the Planet Food Cafe offers a variety of fast foods, snack and beverages.
Accommodation
Though the film city is located close to Hyderabad, there a number of accommodation options with the city itself. The Sitara is an international standard air-conditioned luxury 5-star hotel that has theme suits and deluxe rooms to make your stay a memorable one. Tara and Sahara are decent economy hotels.
How to reach
Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh and is well connected to all major cities in India. You can reach Hyderabad by air as it has an air transport network connecting domestic and international flights to and from major cities. The Indian Railways operate trains to many of the major cities and towns from the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The twin cities also have excellent state and national highways leading to many destinations.
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