Rediscover the glorious past of Hyderabad, Telangana’s largest and most-populous capital city. It can be divided into two parts, old city and the new, futuristic Hi-tech City. It is a city with a rich heritage and culture. It is located on the Musi River and was founded and ruled by the Qutub Shahis. The city is full of architectural marvels.
Things to do in Hyderabad
Feel regal at Falaknuma Palace or visit the extravagant Ramoji Film City. The Hussain Sagar Lake is the highlight of the city where you can watch the beautiful sunset and take an evening stroll on Necklace Road. Hyderabad is synonymous with biryani; it has been given the title of 'Creative City of Gastronomy' by UNESCO. Make sure you try the world-famous Paradise biryani and haleem here. There are several beautiful temples to see, adventure-lovers can go paragliding and rock climbing, whereas, shopaholics can go for retail therapy at the local markets.
Tourist attractions in Hyderabad
Salar Jung Museum has a huge collection of antiques and is a favourite spot for history-lovers. Visit the Jagganath Temple, Birla Mandir and Charminar, the historical landmark in Hyderabad. It is a stunning minaret, surrounded by the busy Laad Bazaar and has four different gateways. The Indo-Islamic style architecture and design are intriguing. Take a day to visit Golconda Fort, a glorious fortress that attracts a large number of tourists, history buffs and archaeological enthusiasts. Chowmahalla Palace is a must-visit if you want to witness the royalty and elegance of Nizami lifestyle. You can also see the wildlife at KBR National Park and Nehru Zoological Park.
Places to shop in Hyderabad
Explore Laad Bazaar, one of the oldest local markets located close to Charminar. Buy beautiful bangles and other accessories available at reasonable prices. Stop by at Abids Street if you want to buy electronics, handicrafts, art and clothing. Chor Bazaar and Begum Bazaar are also happening shopping places. You can buy the famous Bidri work items or unique Pochampally and Kalamkari sarees that are famous here. Hyderabad has the only IKEA store in India if you want to buy some unique household items and furniture. You can also buy high-end branded products from Hyderabad Central, GVK Mall and Forum Sujana.
Best time to visit Hyderabad
Winters are comfortable and the best time to visit Hyderabad because it allows you to indulge in outdoor activities and sightseeing.
Modes of transport in Hyderabad
Government-owned, as well as private, air-conditioned and deluxe buses, are available in the city. The local train system known as MMTS is the fastest way to commute for the locals. Auto-rickshaws, taxis and private cars are few other comfortable modes of transport in the city.
Weather in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has scorching and humid weather from May to July. Winters start from November and last till February, which is comfortable and characterised by cold weather.
Airport in Hyderabad
The old Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad is no longer used for commercial purposes. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (IATA: HYD) is the only airport that serves the city now.