Actual statistics from "The World Health Report 2000 - Health systems: Improving performance." The U. S. health system spends a higher portion of its gross domestic product than any other country but ranks #37 out of 191 countries according to its performance. However, the US ranks #1 in health expenditure per capita, while India ranks 112th in the overall health system performance and 133rd in the health expenditure per capita. Mark Twain states it best: "India is the cradle of human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great grandmother of tradition. The most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only." Medicine is an integral part of the history of India. With Anatomy being the oldest and important of all medical sciences, there is proven evidence to show that the Hindus were the first scientific cultivators of practical anatomy medical knowledge. There is evidence of Ayurveda (Ayur - long life; Veda - science) treatments that can be dated back to 1 A.D. India is particularly known for heart surgery, hip resurfacing and other areas of advanced medicine. The city of Chennai has been declared India's Health Capital. India has 9 JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals. The Joint Commission is a private sector United States based non-profit organization, whose mission is "to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public". Currently there are two hospitals which are completely JCI accredited and one that is in the process of obtaining accreditation. India is huge and diverse. It is the second largest country in population, the seventh largest in size and has the tenth largest economy. Many geographers separate it from Asia altogether, labeling it the "Subcontinent." This vast land is the birthplace of four major religions :Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. It is home to more Muslims than the entire Middle East and a growing Christian minority. Indians speak English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and others totaling well over a dozen languages. |
Bombay 's Bollywood film industry is second only to Hollywood in popularity. Hi-tech cities such as Bangalore and Hyderabad give Silicon Valley a run for its money. Millions of tourists pour in every year to see ancient wonders such as the Taj Mahal. India is truly the next big thing! HYDERABAD
Hyderabad has some interesting place that you could visit while making the city as a base camp.
Suryalanka Beach
About 300 KM away (start early, enjoy the day and drive back early so you are not in chaotic night traffic.
 Belum Caves
Located about 320 Kms from Hyderabad, these caves present a breathtaking view to the visitor. They are over 3 Kms in length. But, for tourists, only till about 2 km are accessible.
What will catch your attention is the awe-inspiring stalactite and stalagmite formations that are there throughout the caves. There is a spacious chamber, fresh water galleries and siphons. What makes them beautiful is the soft illumination throughout the caves.
Tourists can spend an hour or two visiting the caves.
Nagarjunasagar
Nagarjunasagar is a fascinating holiday destination close to Hyderabad. Once a place where early river valley civilization took birth here, a great Buddhist hub of learning, today, Nagarjunasagar, boasts of the world's tallest masonry dam.
It is just a 3 hour drive from Hyderabad. When you reach the place, nature's beautiful landscape, embellished by the march of civilization will greet you. You can cruise down the blue Krishna waters in a twin-deck luxury Cruiser 'Shantisiri' with all comforts. Learn at the Nagarjunakonda Island museum of how the Buddha's bones were enshrined in a casket of bronze, silver, gold and rock crystal before being buried under the Mahastupa. Admire the amazing acoustics of Anupu, the ancient Buddhist vihara recreated to a great detail. And feel the enchantment of Ethipothala waterfalls that daringly froth over from 20 meters of sheet rock. Nalgonda 
Nalgonda is a typically rural Andhra district. It has a great number of villages. The region, formerly known as Neelgari, or the ‘blue mountains,' is replete with tourist attractions. Nalgonda features tourist attractions in the form of popular religious and heritage sites. The popular religious sites in Nalgonda include Matampalli, Wadapally, Yadagirigutta, Kolanupaka, Pangal, Sunkishala, Gajulabanda, Yeleswaram, Phanigiri, and several more.
The Sunkishala and Somalingeswaraswamy temples are notable sites, sacred to Hindus. There is a fascinating architectural feat associated with the latter: the temple has a number of pillars, one of which always casts a shadow on the shrine placed here. What is mysterious is, it has not been identified which pillar casts the shadow till date! Another interesting place is the Ethipothala waterfalls. The fall starts from a height of 21 metres and fills the space with myriads of colour. The Ikshvaku citadel found at Nandikonda is a surprise for many. The site has a fortified wall, gates and army barracks of the glorious past.  Medak
Medak has a number of places that attracts tourists! Of course, only because of right reasons! It is about 60 Kms away from Hyderabad.The Medak Fort exists as a citadel.
It bears the hallmark of the Kakatiyan Empire. The fort built on a hillock is an epitome of architectural and military excellence. The strategic location and the construction make it a marvel in the city.
The Medak Church, built in 1924 (year of completion), reveals a touch of perfection of art. The stained glass work is incredible. The entire structure portrays a perfect example of Gothic building style. The Wildlife Sanctuary at Medak is another tourist attraction. The sanctuary inhabits a number of woodland species including leopards, forest cats, wild dogs, wolves, sloth bears, sambar, nilgai, chital and the four horned antelope. |
