Manikonda

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'''Manikonda''' is a commercial hub and a residential suburb in [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], [[India]]. This suburb has boomed in recent years due to the presence of leading software company headquarters in the area as well as Lanco hills, a luxury hi-rise residential project, and an upcoming Chitrapuri Colony residential layout for Telugu cinema workers.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041114060351/http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/13/stories/2004111303970400.htm Microsoft CEO to open new campus at Manikonda]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080523040328/http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/13/stories/2008051358130200.htm Hyatt Hyderabad in early 2011 ]</ref>

==Sights==
* [[Khajaguda Lake]] and Khajaguda Hills are a popular spot for outdoor activities, such as hiking and bouldering. Located in [[Khajaguda ]] area.<ref>Mohammed Hasib: ''Khajaguda Hills – relishing SUNSET at the summit'', In: ''Adventures in Hyderabad, Travel Stories'', AtomicCircle.com, 8 October 2018, ([https://atomiccircle.com/sunset-at-khajaguda-hills/ Link]).</ref><ref>hyderabadclimbers.com - ''Khajaguda Routes'', ([http://www.hyderabadclimbers.com/khajaguda-routes.html Link])</ref>

==Development==
Manikonda is the site of significant commercial and residential development. The area is sought after for its posh locale. Several software professionals who work at Gachibowli and Hi-tech City are purchasing flats and land in Manikonda. The area's infrastructure, shopping and entertainment are rapidly growing. The highways leading to Manikonda include one from Darga via OU Colony and another from Sheikpet via Sports complex and filter beds. It consists of two revenue villages named Manikonda and Puppalaguda. Several dozen towers of the multi-billion dollar Lanco hills as well as Chitrapuri Colony are located in Manikonda village. To reach this bustling locale from the airport, one should exit from Outer Ring Road at Nanakramguda/Gachibowli junction and take Lanco Hills Road.

{{Wide image| Hyderabad Financial district,India.jpg|680px|Panorama showing Manikonda and Lanco Hills under construction}}

==Transport==
It is well connected by [[TSRTC]] buses that run from [[Mehdipatnam]] to Manikonda Marri Chettu Junction, and Lanco Hills, bus no. Bus 47L. runs from [secundrabad].

The closest [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|Metro Train station]] is at [[Raidurgam/Mind Space]].

It's easily accessible to tourist attractions such as [[Khajaguda]] Historic Rock Formation next to Lanco Hills, [[Golkonda]], [[Qutb Shahi tombs]], [[Osman Sagar]] lake near Gandipet, [[Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad]], [[Gachibowli Athletic Stadium]], [[Gachibowli Indoor Stadium]], and [[HITEC City]].

== See also ==

* [[HITEC City]]

* [[Fintech Valley Vizag]]

==References==
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{{Neighborhoods of Hyderabad|state=collapsed}}

[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Hyderabad, India]]

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