Hyderabad- the City of Pearls
Known as the ‘City of Pearls’, Hyderabad is one of India’s most prominent tourist destinations. The city, along with its rich heritage and history, is also home to modern, advanced technology and industry. A visit to this beautiful capital of Telangana will be worth your time and can be made possible through IndiGo’s Belagavito Hyderabad flights available at lowest fares. IndiGo also offers flights from this heritage city to other popular destinations if you want to travel from Hyderabad to Goa, Hyderabad to Kolkata, Hyderabad to Tirupati or from Hyderabad to Jaipur.
Things to do in Hyderabad
- Touring the Ramoji Film City: When in Hyderabad, you cannot miss out on the Ramoji Film City which is one of the world’s most prominent film cities in India covering an area of over 6.7 sq km. It is also the home of Tollywood (the film industry of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana).
- Jungle Safari: Hyderabad has a number of national parks including Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park and KBR National Park where you can visit and experience nature and wildlife at its best.
- Rath Yatra: This is a procession which is organized by the Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad. In this, chariots with idols of deities are taken on a tour across the city.
Tourist attractions in Hyderabad
- Charminar
- Paigah Tombs
- Mecca Masjid
- Purani Haveli
- Falaknuma Palace
- Golconda Fort
Places to shop in Hyderabad
There are various places including malls and local markets where you can shop when in Hyderabad. In Jumme Raat Bazaar you can find antiques at cheap prices. Laad Bazaar is popular for bangles. Shahran Market is popular for clothing and as the name suggests, you will find a wide range of traditional and other perfumes in Perfume Market. Some other places include Begum Bazaar, Abids Street, Nampally Market, Moazzam Jahi Market among others.
Best time to visit Hyderabad
Months between November andFebruary is the best time to visit Hyderabad as the temperature during these months stays within the range of 14 degree Celsius to 29 degree Celsius and the weather is cool as well as dry.
Modes of transport in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has a convenient network of transportation that includes auto-rickshaw, taxi/cab, Rail (MMTS or Multi-Modal Transport System which is the local train system of the city) and bus (which connects parts of the city and is operated by APSRTC).
Weather in Hyderabad
Weather in Hyderabad varies. Months from March to June are usually very hot. Monsoon prevails in the months from July to September. Months from November to February are usually cool and dry.
Airports in Hyderabad
- There are two airports in Hyderabad, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) and the Begumpet Airport (BPM).
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport: It is the functional airport serving the city of Hyderabad. It provides both commercial and domestic airlines.
- IATA: HYD
- Begumpet Airport : This airport no longer serves commercial or domestic airlines and is now used for general aviation and military purposes.
- IATA: BPM