Hyderabad – The city of pearl
Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, situated 542 metres above sea level, is beautifully nestled amid Deccan terrain and the Eastern Ghats. Rich in culture, tradition, Nawabi cuisine and memorials, it depicts the existence of Mughals. A great combination of modern & traditional civilisation makes it a great tourist place. Hyderabad is a hub for finance, IT, health industry, with many BPOs operating here. The Golconda Fort used to be a trade centre of pearl and diamond.
Things to do in Hyderabad
Below are the things you can do during your visit to Hyderabad:
- Pay a visit to the Salar Jung Museum
- Explore the local culture at Shilparamam Cultural Society
- Pay a visit to Ramoji Film City
- Visit the water parks
- Go on a religious tour to the ancient Charminar Mosque
- Pay a visit to the Diamond Trading Centre (Golconda Fort)
- Visit Snow World, excite yourself with go-karting
Tourist attractions in Hyderabad
Wondering about where to visit in Hyderabad during the holiday? Below are the tourist attractions in Hyderabad:
- Golconda Forts
- Charminar Mosque
- Salar Jung Museum
- Ramoji Film City
- Prasads I Max.
- Mount Opera
- Hussain Sagar
- Nehru Zoological Park
- Hussainsagar Lake
Places to shop in Hyderabad
Below are some places where you can shop in Hyderabad for things of your choice.
- Koti Sultan Bazaar
- Laad Bazaar
- Charminar Bazaar
- Char Minar
- Begum Bazar
Weather conditions in Hyderabad
Winter in Hyderabad starts in October and lasts till the middle of February. During winter, the temperature in Hyderabad ranges from 10°C to 20°C. Summer in Hyderabad always starts in March and lasts till the middle of June. During the summer season, the temperature rises from 25°C to 40°C.
Best time to visit Hyderabad
From November to February is the winter season in Hyderabad and summer starts in July. Monsoons start in August and last till October. So, the most suitable time to visit Hyderabad is from October to March.
Mode of transportation in Hyderabad
To commute from one place to another in Hyderabad, you may take buses, rickshaws, or cabs. Hyderabad has excellent connectivity by road, rail and air to other cities.
Airport in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has an international airport called Rajiv Gandhi International Airport having the IATA code HYD. The airport is located in Shamshabad. IndiGo operates a series of domestic and international flights at this airport daily.