Hyderabad - ‘The City of Pearls’
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana in southern India, located 542 meters above the sea level. Hyderabad is unique and rich in culture, tradition, therefore it has a wide range of cuisines to offer.
Hyderabad is a significant city for the restaurant & hotel industry and hub of information technology. Standing tall amid Deccan terrain and the Eastern Ghats enhances the glory of the city. The Golconda Fort, which used to be a diamond-trading centre, is one of the tourist attractions of the city of Hyderabad.
Tourist attractions in Hyderabad
Wondering about places to visit in Hyderabad during the holiday? Below are the tourist attractions in Hyderabad which you can’t afford to miss.
- Golconda Fort
- AP State Archaeology Museum
- Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
- Charminar Mosque
- Salar Jung Museum
- Qutub Shahi Tomb
- Shamirpet Lake
- and Hussain Sagar
Things to do in Hyderabad
People visit the city for both purposes - commercial and holiday tours. Take a tour to the ancient mosque in the city known as the Charminar Mosque, Diamond Trading Centre (Golconda Fort), Salar Jung Museum, Nehru Zoological Park, Shilparamam, enjoy boating in Lumbini Park, entertain yourself at Ramoji Film City, experience winters in any season at Fun at Snow World.
Places to shop in Hyderabad
Below are some places where you can shop in Hyderabad for things of your choice.
- One of the oldest markets called Koti Sultan Bazar
- Laad Bazaar, Charminar: Shop for your bangles, trinkets and other accessories here.
- Char Minar: Shop for your bridal clothes, suits, and sarees here
- Begum Bazar: Shop for your toiletries, tobacco, perfumes, and cosmetics here.
Weather conditions in Hyderabad
The temperature in Hyderabad ranges from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius during the winter season and ranges from 20 to 30 degrees during the summer season.
Best time to visit Hyderabad
From November to February, it is winter in Hyderabad and summer is from July. Monsoon starts to shower rains from August through October. So, the most suitable time to visit Hyderabad is from October to March.
Mode of transportation in Hyderabad
To commute within Hyderabad, large numbers of buses run by TSRTC, auto-rickshaws, cabs are easily available. You can consider renting self-driven cars. The city is well connected by air, rail and road networks with major cities of India.
Airports in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has an international airport called Rajiv Gandhi International Airport having the IATA code of HYD. The airport is located at Shamshabad. There are four more airports in the city.