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Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, issituated at an altitude of 536m above sea level. Hydearbad was founded bu Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, the ruling family of the 16th century fort walled city of Golconda. Hyderabad was founded to releive Golconda city of the water shortage at that time. It is a city with an endearing history that dates back to over 400 years.

The city of Hyderabad is based on the banks of the Musi River and the Deccan Plateau. It is also called the City of Pearls for its pearl industry and City of Nizams. Hyderbad is also home to the second largest film industry of India, Telugu Film Industry called as Tollywood and the famous Ramoji Film City.

Charminar is the major landamark of Hyderabad city built by its founder Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah who ruled Golconda Fort city before moving his capiutal to Hyderabad. Mecca Masjid, close to Charminar is the second largest mosque in India and is beelived to have some sacred relics of Prophet Muhammed, founder of Islam religion.

Hyderabad and Secunderabad are considered twin cities near the Hussain Sagar Lake, more commonly known as Tank Bund . However over time, the two cities have grown into one big city. Today the city of Hyderabad is the 5th largest city in India, widely transformed into one of the busiest and fastest growing IT hubs. However the city still preserves its old Nawabi hospitality and age-old traditions and monuments.

In recent times, the Andhra Pradesh government is preparing a dossier, to win the status of World Heritage Site tag by UNESCO, for Hyderabad's most famous monuments- Charminar, Golconda Fort and Qutub Shahi Tombs. These Tombs are of the seven kings of Qutub Shahi dynasty who ruled over Hyderabad.

Hyderabad International Airport has recently been honoured among the top five international airports for their service and ambience.

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[ Edit ] History

Founded in 1586 by the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty, Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah, the city has a few legends on how its name came into existence. Popular legend suggests that the sultan was in love with a commoner called Bhagmati and the city was then called Bhagyanagar. Later when the sultan married her, she changed her name to Hyder Mahal and thereby the name of the city was changed to Hyderabad.

Quick Facts

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Andhra Pradesh

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Located in the centre of the state of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is

• 562km from Bangalore
• 690 km from Chennai

[ Edit ] Best Time To Visit

The cooler months from September to February are the best time to visit Hyderabad. The temperature at this time ranges between 14°C and 25°C. Summers on the other hand can get very hot with temperature going up to 45°C.

[ Edit ] Tourist Offices

Tourism House, Himayatnagar,
Hyderabad 500 063.

Yatri Nivas
SP Road
Secunderabad.

[ Edit ] STD Code

040

Sightseeing

Birla Mandir

Carved out of Rajasthani marble, this stunning structure is set atop a hill called Kala Pahad. There are intricate carvings on the walls, ceilings and sculptures of the monument.

Charminar

Charminar was built by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, in 1591. This granite and lime mortar monument symbolizes the city’s victory over plague. The structure reflects the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture...More>>>

Chowmahalla Palace

Built from 1857-1869, the palace was once the private property of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The palace has now been renovated into a museum. Chowmahalla Palace, which is near by the Mecca Masjid, houses four elegant ...More>>>

Falaknuma Palace

5km south of Charminar on a 2000ft high hill is The Falaknuma Palace. Originally built by Nawab Vikar-Ul-Umrah the palace was used as a royal guest house. The scorpion shaped palace was designed by an Italian archit...More>>>

Golconda Fort

In the 16th century Golconda was the capital of the ruling Qutb Shahi dynasty. The fort was once the seat of a flourishing diamond trade in the country. Situated 12 km from the city, this magnificent structure speak...More>>>

Mecca Masjid

To the southwest of Charminar is the Mecca Masjid. The 2nd largest mosque of its kind in the country and the 7th largest in the world, it is said that the central arch of the masjid was built by the bricks brought f...More>>>

Nightlife

Though Hyderabad has its fair share of bars, pubs and discotheques, the city nightlife is rather restricted. Just as many other cities in the country, the night life comes to an abrupt halt by midnight.

Qutb Shahi Tombs

Half a kilometer from Golconda Fort is the Qutb Shahi Tombs. It is home to the tombs of all seven kings of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

Ramoji Film City

Ramoji Film City is the largest film studio complex in the world according to the Guiness Book of World Records.  The heart of the Telugu film industry, the Film City offers tourists access to movie sets, rides...More>>>

Salar Jung Museum

The museum houses one of the biggest collections of antiques by Salar Jung III, who used to be the Prime Minister to the Nizam. The assorted collection includes Persian carpets, collection of jade articles, Chinese ...More>>>

Things To Do

Go boating in the Hussain Sagar Lake. Built as early as 1562 by the Qutb Shahi emperors, the lake separates the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. An island anchored in the center of the lake hold a monolith...More>>>

Forecast

Monday's forecast    Mostly cloudy. Temperature of 39°C. Winds NW 21km/h. Humidity will be 45% with a dewpoint of 26° and feels-like temperature of 50°C. High: 39 °C Low: 27 °C

Tuesday's forecast    Scattered showers. There is a 50% chance of precipitation. Cloudy. Temperature of 40°C. Winds NNW 20km/h. Humidity will be 42% with a dewpoint of 25° and feels-like temperature of 50°C. High: 40 °C Low: 28 °C

Wednesday's forecast    Rain showers. There is a 40% chance of precipitation. Partly cloudy. Temperature of 40°C. Winds NNW 21km/h. Humidity will be 40% with a dewpoint of 24° and feels-like temperature of 50°C. High: 40 °C Low: 28 °C

Thursday's forecast    Partly cloudy. Temperature of 40°C. Winds NNW 19km/h. Humidity will be 38% with a dewpoint of 23° and feels-like temperature of 47°C. High: 40 °C Low: 29 °C

Friday's forecast    Scattered showers. Partly cloudy. Temperature of 40°C. Winds NNW 23km/h. Humidity will be 39% with a dewpoint of 23° and feels-like temperature of 47°C. High: 40 °C Low: 29 °C

Saturday's forecast    Scattered showers. Partly cloudy. Temperature of 40°C. Winds NW 23km/h. Humidity will be 39% with a dewpoint of 23° and feels-like temperature of 47°C. High: 40 °C Low: 29 °C

Sunday's forecast    Partly cloudy. Temperature of 38°C. Winds NW 25km/h. Humidity will be 37% with a dewpoint of 21° and feels-like temperature of 43°C. High: 38 °C Low: 29 °C

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