| Location of Hyderabad |
On The Deccan Plateau
And Musi River, Andhra Pradesh |
| Hyderabad is Famous For |
Bangles, Minarets, Pearl Bazaar And
Hyderabadi Cuisine |
| Recently Called |
Second Silicon Valley in India |
| Importance |
Capital City of Andhra Pradesh |
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| NEARBY CITIES |
| Warangal (140 km) |
| Guntur (142 km) |
| Vijyawada (257-km) |
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Hyderabad,
the capital city of Andhra Pradesh is a bustling 400-year-old
metropolis with an urban population of 4.2 million people
approximately. Hyderabad is located on the Deccan Plateau
and the Musi River, 650m above sea level. The physiography
of Hyderabad is dominated by hills, tanks, forests,
and rock formations.
The Hyderabad city
is cosmopolitan, and is richly endowed with a variety
of cultures. While Muslim people are concentrated more
towards the old city like Charminar, Secunderabad has
got a more contemporary look with a concentration of
Anglo-Indians. The city of Hyderabad presents an attractive
amalgam of old world charm together with the ebullience
of growth and enterprise. Beautiful old edifices built
in the medieval, Mughal, Colonial and Indo-Saracenic
styles abound, rubbing shoulders with large glass and
chrome temples of commerce.
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| TOURIST ATTRACTIONS |
Charminar -
Charminar
is a majestic architectural monument standing at the heart
of the old city of Hyderabad, built by Mohammad Quli Qutub
Shah in 1591 supposedly to commemorate the eradication
of plague from Hyderabad. |
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Golconda Fort
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Golconda fort is a majestic monument,
which lies on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city.
It speaks of a great cultural heritage of 400 years
and is regarded as a place worth visiting. |
Mecca Masjid
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Mecca Masjid is one of the largest
mosques in India accommodating upto 10,000 worshippers.
This is the biggest mosque in Hyderabad and lies within
hundred yards to the southwest of Charminar. |
Mecca Masjid
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Mecca Masjid is one of the largest
mosques in India accommodating upto 10,000 worshippers.
This is the biggest mosque in Hyderabad and lies within
hundred yards to the southwest of Charminar. |
Hussain Sagar
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Hussain Sagar is a large lake in
the midst of the city and was constructed in 1562 AD.
Also known as Tank Bund, it connects the twin cities
of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. |
| EXCURSIONS FROM HYDERABAD |
Hyderabad Film
City -
It is one of the most comprehensive
and professionally planned film production centre in
the world. Located at an hour's distance from Hyderabad,
it is spread over an area of more than 1000 acres. |
Osman Sagar
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20-km away from the center of Hyderabad
is Osman Sagar. Popularly known as 'Gandipet', it is
an excellent picnic spot with well-laid gardens. |
Shilparamam
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Shilparamam is a crafts village at
Madhapur, set amidst lovely rocks, rippling waterfalls
and gorgeous lawns, about 14-km from Hyderabad. |
| Ocean Park
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Located at Gandipet in Hyderabad,
Ocean Park is one of the first theme parks started in
the twin-cities. It is a unique amusement park for the
entire family and has attractions like a kiddie's pool,
a 60ft high ride, the Slam Bomb, bumping cars and dry
rides for people of all ages.
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| HOW TO REACH HYDERABAD |
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| Hyderabad
- An important centre in the air transport network of
south India is well connected with domestic and international
airlines. Hyderabad, being the capital city of Andhra
Pradesh, has excellent road services to adjoining states
and has a strong rail network with all major cities
of India.
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