Hyderabad

Hyderabad, one of the popular places in India, is the capital of the South Indian state Andhra Pradesh. Located on the Deccan Plateau, 1776 ft above the sea level, Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architectural brilliance. Known as “The City of Nizams” and also “The City of Pearls”, Hyderabad showcases some of the best examples of Nizams in terms of culture and architecture. Founded in 1591 by fifth Qutb Shahi ruler Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah originally on the banks of river Musi, currently this city of Southern India is considered as one of the modern hubs of IT/ITES and biotechnology and has become one of the most developed cities in the country. Home to the Charminar, Falaknuma Palace, Chowmallah Palace and Makkah Masjid, Hyderabad has a lot more to offer to the tourists. Not only the city of Hyderabad, in fact tourists enjoy both, Hyderabad and Secunderabad, which are considered as the twin cities, separated by the Hussain Sagar. If you want to explore the rich history, culture and the architecture of the Nizams, you must come at Hyderabad. Your trip to Hyderabad would surely be enjoyable. The summer at Hyderabad is really hot with the temperature rising up to 40 degrees Celsius in April and May during the day. The climate during the rest of the year is temperate. The cooler season is tropical in temperature when the sunny days have dry heat and pleasantly cool evenings. December and January are the coolest months and the best time to visit Hyderabad.

Reaching Hyderabad is quite easy as the place is well connected with the rest of the country by air, rail and road. If you are coming down to Hyderabad by air, you have to come at newly built Hyderabad International Airport, which was opened in March 2008 in Shamshabad. You will find a number of flights from all the major parts of the country to Hyderabad. This city is also well connected with the rest of the country through rail network. You will find a number of trains from all the parts of the country to reach any of the three stations – Hyderabad Railway Station, Secunderabad Railway Station and Kachiguda Railway Station. If you want to come to this city by road, you have to take National Highway 7 to reach here. Andhra Pradesh state Road Transport Corporation ply a whooping 19,000 buses to different parts in the country. It is also the third largest bus station facility in Asia.

Hyderabad has been the place of the Nizams. One will find a number of rich architecture of the Nizam's age. You should start your visit to Hyderabad by visiting the Charminar, which the city of Hyderabad is known for. You can also pay your visit to Salar Jung Museum and Mecca Masjid. Hussain Sagar is another exciting place to visit in Hyderabad.