About Hyderabad
The city of Nawabs as Hyderabad is known as, is the capital city of the recently formed Indian state, Telangana. The city, situated along the banks of river Musi is a historical city which has seen the confluence of Mughal cultures and local cultures which has added to the uniqueness of the city. Hyderabad has a booming technology industry along with being known as a reputed higher education centre in India. Hyderabad prides itself for the excellent food which is the result of culinary traditions left behind by the erstwhile royalty in the city.
Tourist attractions in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has a lot of historical venues where one can visit. Sites like the famous CharMinar, Golconda Fort, Qutab Shahi, Paigah tombs and Chowmallah palace are the most popular historical sites to visit. The Salarjung museum also provides great insights about the city and its royal culture. Salarjung Museum is an ideal place to rediscover forgotten gems. Other places of visit include the Musi river banks, Ramoji film city, Mecca Masjid, Chilkur Balaji temple and Jagannath temple.
Things to do in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has great places to visit, where one can enjoy knowing about the history of the royalty in Hyderabad along with appreciating the wonderful architectural prowess of the Mughal and Victorian era. The Nehru Zoological Park and KBR National Park are great places to spend time too. Paradise Restaurant is a name synonymous with every person from Hyderabad and they swear by this Hyderabadi Biryani joint in the city. Do try out other dishes from Hyderabad too as each has its own unique lip-smacking flavour.
Airport in Hyderabad
Hyderabad airport is called the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It is a very busy airport and connects to major destinations across India and the world. IndiGo operates more than 100 daily flights to and fro from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
- Airport Address: Shamshabad, Hyderabad, Telangana: 500409
- Airport IATA Code: HYD