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Hyderabad-
Founded in 1589 by the famous Qutub Shahi dynasty of Golconda, Hyderabad
straddles two worlds: the oriental glory of Indo-Islamic culture and a yuppy
upwardly mobile 'Cyberabad'. Times are changing: Hyderabadis are more
comfortable in Opel Astras and Maruti Zens than on clip-clopping horse-drawn
carriages. Elegantly tiled houses and many-windowed homes are making way for
highrises. Western haute couture is slowly being preferred over the sherwani and
burqa. This is the city that has even been the home of a Miss World. Hyderabad
has begun its life in the fast lane.
A delightful blend of the old and the new, 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.
Known as the Istanbul of India, Hyderabad boasts of example of Qutb Shahi
architecture- the Jama Masjid, Mecca Masjid, Toli Masjid and Hyderabad's symbol,
the Charminar.
A fine climate, a fascinating amalgam of cultures, magnificent cuisine, splendid
shopping and a variety of things to see and do make a trip to this city
memorable.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Climate: Tropical
- Temperature Range (deg C): Summer- Max 42*C, Min 28*C,
Winter- Max 25*C, Min 12*C
- Rainfall: 89 cms.
- Clothing: Light Cottons in summers and woollens in winters
- Languages Spoken: Telugu, Hindi, English, and Urdu
- STD Code: 040
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PLACES TO VISIT
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● Charminar |
● Kondapur |
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● Mecca Masjid |
● Osmansagar |
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● Golconda Fort |
● Paigah
Tombs |
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●
Naubat Pahad |
● Pakhal
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●
Nehru Zoological Park |
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Raymond's Tomb |
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● Tank Bund |
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Lumbini Park |
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Hussain Sagar |
● Ocena
Park |
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●
Nagarjuna Sagar |
● Ocena
Park |
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● Kolanupuka |
● High
Tech City |
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● Tirupathi |
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HOW TO GET THERE?
By Air
Hyderabad is an important centre in the air transport network of south India.
There are flights in either direction between Hyderabad and Bangalore, Mumbai,
Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Nagpur, and Vishakhapatnam. Hyderabad has
an international airport too.
By Rail
The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad are extensively covered by the
railway network connected with Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi,
Chennai and other cities in India. Hydrabad is well connected by rail with all
the important places within the state also. The city bus service operates from
the railway station.
By Road
On the crossroads of National highways 7 and 9, Hydrabad is well connected.
Buses of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and Private buses
operate to all centres in the region.
Local Transport
Places in and around the city can be visited by joining the tours organised by
the Andhra Pradesh Travel Tourism or by any other local mode of transport like
buses run by State Transport Corporation, Taxis, and Auto rickshaws.
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