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    If you are traveling to Hyderabad on business - as is increasingly the case now - it is easy to miss the 400-year-old Hyderabad. The city that immediately hits the eye is a sprawling metropolis of shopping malls and office buildings with glass facades. The whole of the city seems to be under construction or renovation and the roads are jammed because flyovers are being constructed. It is a magnificent city in many senses.

    The "old city" that was once the seat of the Nizam, the ruler of the largest and the most opulent "princely state", and the twin city of Secunderabad where the British maintained a cantonment to keep the army within striking distance of the Nizam can be seen only if you take the time out to see them.

    Hyderabad's many epithets include the City of Pearls, the City of Nawabs, the Biryani City and, because of its high-tech draw, Cyberabad.
    • History

      In 1463 Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk established the fortress of Golconda about 8 km to the west of Hyderabad’s present day old city. He had quelled rebellion in the Telangana region and was appointed the subedar, or administrator of the region as a result. By 1518, he had become independent from the Bahmani sultan, declared himself the Sultan under the name of Quli Qutb Shah and established the Qutb Shahi dynasty. In 1589, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, a grandson of Quli Qutb Shah, made the decision to move his capital from the Golconda fort to the present day location of Hyderabad due to water shortages at the old location. In 1591, he ordered the construction of the Charminar, reportedly in gratitude to Allah for cutting short a plague epidemic before it could do too much damage.

      The name "Hyderabad" reportedly had its origins in an affair between Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah and a local Telugu courtesan named Bhagmati. He named the city Bhagyanagar after her, and after she converted to Islam and took on the name of "Hyder Mahal", he named the city Hyderabad. Hyderabad was built on a grid plan with help from Iranian architects. French traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier favorably compared Hyderabad to Orleans.

      The Qutb Shahi dynasty lasted till 1687, when the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb defeated the sultanate and took over Hyderabad. He appointed his governor as ruler of the region and granted him the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk. However, Mughal rule was short-lived and in 1724, the Nizam Asaf Jah I gained independence from a declining Mughal empire. Legend has it that while on a hunting expedition, he met a holy man who offered him some kulchas and asked him to eat as much as he could. Asaf Jah ate only seven, and the holy man prophesied that his dynasty would last for seven generations. Sure enough, the seventh ruler in the dynasty was the last. In honour of the legend, the flag of the Nizams featured a kulcha.

      Around 1763, Asif Jah II, defeated by the Marathas and threatened by Tipu Sultan of [wiki=405bb63965c183867d9e4bb78aeb5a3b]Mysore[/wiki], entered into a subsidiary alliance with a British. Hyderabad state became a "princely state", protected by, and under the overlordship of the British. The British maintained their army in nearby Secunderabad to protect the Nizam and to ensure that he did not do any mischief. Hyderabad state was the richest in the country and in the 1930s Time magazine rated the Nizam the richest man in the world. In 1947, with India's independence, the seventh Nizam was reluctant to cede his principality to the newly independent India, preferring Pakistan instead. India sent in its troops and the 200 year old prophesy was fulfilled. On September 17th 1948, it was merged in to India. Hyderabad become the capital city of Hyderabad state till nov 1st 1956. After forced merger of hyderabad state with Andhra state and formed new linguistic state Andhra Pradesh on Nov 1st 1956. Thus, Hyderabad became the capital of the newly formed state of Andhra Pradesh. The new capital's administrative buildings were located around Hussain Sagar Lake, approximately between Secunderabad and the "old city", as the Nizam's city came to be called.

      In 1995, Chandrababu Naidu became chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Among his key policies was a major initiative to turn the city into an IT hub. He cleaned up the streets, laid out IT parks and did much to attract technology companies into the city. Today, as Bangalore’s infrastructure is choked by the city’s rapid growth, Hyderabad's well-laid out streets are proving to be a major attraction for software and IT-enabled companies. The technology enclave of Madhapur has actually been officially named Hi tec city, and "Cyberabad" is commonly used as an alternative name to Hyderabad.

      In 2007, the suburbs of Hyderabad were merged with the city to form Greater Hyderabad. In 2009, the longstanding demand to have [wiki=387589377125beb163bf2d65e5f3212d]Telangana[/wiki] created as a separate state came to boil, with low intensity agitations and disturbances shaking up Hyderabad. While the traveller need not worry much (see the "Stay safe" section for more) it does call into question Hyderabad's future status, as Telangana includes Hyderabad city.

    • Orientation

      The best way to orient yourself to Hyderabad is to think with reference to two water bodies - the Musi river and the Hussain Sagar Lake. The Musi river flows from the west to the east, a few kilometers south of Hussain Sagar Lake.

      * The Old city lies mostly on the south bank of the Musi, though this guide will treat the Golkonda, which lies on the north bank, as part of the old city. Most historical attractions, including the Charminar lie on this bank.

      * Secunderabad lies to the north-east of Hussain Sagar lake. This has historically been a military cantonment, which means that the roads are better maintained and broader. It has nice parks, open spaces and some excellent restaurants.

      * The New city, which contains the administrative offices of Andhra Pradesh lies on the north bank of the Musi, to the east and south-east of Hussain Sagar.

      *Punjagutta to Gachibowli is a vast region to the west and north-west of Hussain Sagar, on the north bank of the Musi. This has developed in the past twenty years. Areas of interest here are Punjagutta and Ameerpet, which are enormous shopping areas. Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills is where Hyderabad's swish set lives, and contain some good parks and restaurants. The newly developed "Hi tec city" and Gachibowli are 9 km to the west of the new city. This is where most technology and business process outsourcing (BPO) firms have their campuses.

    • Culture and attitudes

      In many senses, Hyderabad is the meeting ground between North and South India. The city has a culture that is distinct from the rest of Andhra Pradesh, showing Islamic influences and a courtly presence imparted from its period as the capital of the Nizamate. This is more evident in the old city. The new city resembles many provincial state capitals in India. Secunderabad is more cosmopolitan, as the Cantonment area is located in this part of the city.

      Due to a recent influx of young men and women from various parts of the country, Hyderabad's culture and attitudes have taken a turn towards "modernity". However, it is good to keep in mind that the city is still a deeply conservative place and to dress appropriately, especially in the old city.

      Note that people have a very indifferent attitude towards time and a very laid back attitude.

    • Climate

      Like many Indian cities Hyderabad has a tropical climate. The best time to visit the city is from mid-November to mid-February.Temperatures are mild with abundant sunshine during this time and average temperature range from a low of 15°C (59°F) to a high of 29°C (85°F).
      March to June is hot and dry with occasional thunderstorms. Highs can reach 45°C (113°F) or more and lack of air-conditioning can make it feel very uncomfortable. July, August, September and October can be quite warm and humid and low pressure systems from the Bay of Bengal during the monsoon season can cause heavy rain for days.

  • filter_dramaDistricts
    Many visitors never make it past the attractions in Old City, but you haven't truly seen Hyderabad until you have ventured out into the neighborhoods. The city is split into north, west, east and south of the central district. There are differences in culture visible throughout the city.
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    [wiki=55fee0488112e7e990330ebbac69b00e]Telugu[/wiki] (the state language of Andhra Pradesh and one of India's six living classical languages) and [wiki=7934e64b70486b95f68ecc6055fa9e82]Urdu[/wiki] are widely spoken in Hyderabad, and most educated people speak Telugu, Urdu, Hindi and/or English.

    English signs are common.

    The city is one of the main places where Urdu developed, and the dialect spoken primarily by the large Muslim population is known as “Deccani Urdu” or Dakhani Urdu” (which both translate to Urdu of the Deccan). Because of the influence of Urdu, a dialect of [wiki=e56f0a4009e0b7fef82218512b4a7178]Hindi[/wiki] is also spoken in the city and your Hindi phrasebook may still be useful.
  • filter_dramaGet in
    Hyderabad is well connected to all parts of the country by air, rail and road.
    • By plane

      Hyderabad's new Rajiv Gandhi International Airport [url=http://www.hyderabad.aero/]]is located 22 km (14 mi) from the city. Note that the old airport at Begumpet is now closed. The sleek and well-organized airport is one of the best aviation facilities in India. The elevated expressway [[Hyderabad Elevated Expressways|to the airport is now open and takes 20 minutes. Direct international connectivity from Hyderabad is available for many countries. International carriers operating from Hyderabad are Air India, British Airways, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Silk Air, Etihad Airways and Thai Airways.

      Domestic connectivity is excellent with Indian airlines operating from here including Air India, Air India Express, Indian Airlines, Indigo Airlines, Jet Airways, JetLite, Kingfisher Airlines and SpiceJet.

      Once you arrive at Hyderabad airport, one option is to take the air-conditioned buses run by the airport (Pushpak) [http://hyderabad.aero/to-from-airport.aspx[/url]] to various designated points in the city such as (1) Begumpet (Paryatak Bhavan) (2) Secunderabad (Keyes High School) (3) Hi-Tec City (Opposite Shilparamam) at a fixed price of Rs 180, and two designated points in the city (4) Charminar (City College) (5) Mehdipatnam (Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital) at Rs 120 (travel time runs from 45-100 min depending on time of day and traffic conditions). The buses have a frequency of a bus every 30 min from 3:30AM-11PM and every hour at midnight, 1AM, 2AM and 3AM. You can reach the designated points and then take an auto or metered cab from there.

      Alternatively, you can hire metered air-conditioned radio cabs starting from Rs 40 for the first 2 km (see Get around section) Skycabs and Meru are approved by the airport @ 18 Rs/km and are available just after exiting the terminal building. For the rest, you need to call and book with a lead time of 15 minutes to 1 hour. These cabs charge 25% surcharge in the night (ie, Rs 22.5 per km). Hyderabad traffic police counter is on the ground floor with prepaid taxis. Beware of taxi soliciting tours at the airport greeting area; they will try to scam you into exorbitant rates.

      Hired cars are also available from a booth just before walking outside of the airport. This gives you the advantage of paying in advance, thereby avoiding any disagreements over price.The airport can be contacted on their (toll free for BSNL/MTNL subscribers) number 1 800 419-2008 for all services and enquiries including arrivals / departure information, facilities, transport availability, etc.
      Another option for cheap travel from the airport to Hyderabad city is: When you arrive at airport, go to the departure gates, where you can get a car that has just dropped off passengers and would otherwise return empty to the city. Such vehicles will drop you off in city for only Rs 30. The same is true if you hail a taxi near Mehdipathnam, where the flyover starts.

    • By train

      Indian Railways [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_srcdest_names.html] has service to Hyderabad from all over India.

      There are three major railway stations serving the twin cities: Secunderabad, Hyderabad , and Kachiguda and a minor station at Begumpet.Most of the trains bound for South India and North India originate from Hyderabad,and leave via Secunderabad.Hyderabad Deccan Station is popularly known as Nampally Station.
      Find all trains to Hyderabad- http://trainspy.com/static/station/(SC)SECUNDERABAD-JN

    • By car

      Hyderabad is well connected to other major Metros by road. [wiki=1bc99cb2f4153c2d0d8025ee5575b2a0]Bangalore[/wiki] is connected by NH7 and is at a distance of 560 km. The city is 752 km from [wiki=361961d900d8171b305cb8f79b1aabc2]Chennai[/wiki] (using highways NH9 and NH5) and 800 km from [wiki=8ebaad59980c95ade797c903761fa815]Mumbai[/wiki] (NH9 till Pune and the expressway to Mumbai.) The Bangalore Hyderabad section is part of the North South corridor which is being upgraded to a four-lane divided highway.

  • filter_dramaBy bus
    Hyderabad is well-connected to all parts of the Telangana and most parts of South and Western India. Both state government and private buses operate large number of luxury and ordinary services across the state and neighboring states.

    *JBS, (Jubilee Bus station), is in Secunderabad. TSRTC runs direct A/C coaches to Mumbai, Bengaluru ([wiki=1bc99cb2f4153c2d0d8025ee5575b2a0]Bangalore[/wiki]) and Chennai. A.P tourism runs A/C coaches to, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru. You have to book the tickets in advance. There are many online bus ticketing portals to book bus tickets. Mybustickets is one such portal. Kesineni travels Introduced buses to Mangalore, Coimbatore, Nagpur and Surat.

    * MGBS or Imliban, is said to be the largest bus station in the world with around 84 bus bays side by side. TSRTC has pickup and drop points from various points in the city. In addition, government-run bus services of neighbouring states also run buses to Hyderabad, as do various private companies.

    * Private Buses. South India is largely well served by organised private bus operators. They run luxury buses like Volvo, Mercedes, Kinglong Cerita buses including multi axled buses. These are air-conditioned, semi sleeper or sleeper services with online ticket booking facilities. Important private travel hubs are KPHB Colony, Lakdi-Ka-Pool, Paradise centre in Secunderabad and Dilsukh nagar. Luxury services run to many cities from these places. Non-metropolitan areas and towns are often connected by non-A/C buses but are still provided with comfortable seating.

    It may be difficult to find direct buses from North India due large size of that part of the country.
  • filter_dramaGet around
    There are many ways to get around in Hyderabad. It has good bus service, passable autorickshaw and taxi service and a grossly inadequate local train service.
    • By bus

      Hyderabad has good local bus connectivity and is run by TSRTC [http://www.indiatransit.com/public_transport/apsrtc.aspx], a state-government owned corporation. Most buses start and end at the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Terminus more commonly known as Imlibun. Apart from normal local buses, you have a choice of Metro Express and Metro Deluxe aka Veera. There have also been Air-conditioned buses all over the city (minimum fare Rs 22/-),though frequency is very low and the interiors are not upto the mark. Local buses tend to get extremely overcrowded and travelling on the footboard of a bus is very common.

      As of 2011 a fleet of new, more comfortable, buses includehe blue-liveried Tata Marcopolo buses of the Metro Deluxe class and the City Sheetal buses (Volvo or Tata Marcopolo). They are air-conditioned and have limited stops. They are not crowded and you can get a seat most of the times.

      The routes displayed on buses are normally shown in at least two languages, one of which is English. The best way to get to a location by bus would be to get to a bus stop and ask people waiting there. You could also get into a bus going in your direction and ask the conductor for help.

    • By autorickshaw

      Autorickshaws in Hyderabad should be metered, though it can be difficult for non-locals and locals alike to find an autorickshaw driver who ever agrees to a metered fare. (This is especially true when hailing an auto in front of a 5 star hotel and near Hi-Tech area.) However, Traffic police are very helpful and will help engage an Auto with metered fare. Autos can carry a maximum of 3 passengers excluding the driver, but it is common to find them being overloaded to carry up to six passengers. The minimum fare is Rs 16 which covers the first 1.6 km. Each additional km is another Rs 8. There are also shared 8 seater Maxi Vans available to and fro from the suburbs to a main location of the city in that direction. Fares are mostly 2 rupees more than bus fares, but are far more comfortable and fast for short distances upto 5 km. Fix the fare before you step into the autorickshaw.

      Auto Drivers in Hyderabad are a nightmare and are absolutely uncooperative. Finding a needle in a haystack is easier than finding an auto driver who agrees to go by the metered rate with a common excuse that their meter is not functioning. They always demand a much higher fare even though the fare has been increased from Rs 12-14. It is advised to keep extra change with you since most of the auto drivers will claim that they don't have change, even if they have. If you have a choice then always opt for a prepaid cab.

      Reckless driving and accidents are very common in this city.

      Most of the auto drivers want you to checkout Govt. Authentic pearls shop in exchange of less fare however they are okay if you don't buy anything from these shops, just sit there for 10 minutes. They get 25 kg rice if they take 15 customers to these pearls shop. The pearl shops are notorious for persuasive sales tactics and they won't let you out easily. So pay the complete fare to auto drivers instead of being diverted to a pearl shop.

      Auto drivers get some percent of the entry fees (around Rs. 10/-) if they take you to the places like Chow Mahal or Salarjung museum for free. If you are around these areas get into some auto instead of walking down and ask them to drop you there.

      Also in many parts of the city it is easy to find a shared auto running, just reach the nearest bus stop and ask the locals for a shared auto, they should readily guide you. If u see an over loaded auto-rikshaw, it is a shared one and you just need to wave at the next less-populated one.

      Auto Drivers are the most reckless drivers in Hyderabad. Better booking a cab then looking for auto-rickshaw whose major goal is extract as much as money from the customers.

    • By taxi

      Metered taxis are available, but they cannot be hailed off the street. One needs to call their centralised call centre and book the service. Service is very good, especially if you are booking for longer distances. It can be next to impossible to be able to get a cab without prior booking since demand far outstrips the supply. All metered cabs have digital meters that show the distance and fare.

      Operators offering metered taxis at Rs 10 per km (Most of them are now charging Rs 12 per km for an Indica, Rs 10 continues in case of Maruti Omni) with a minimum charge is Rs 80 in most cases. Many taxi services prefer not to book trips that are only a short distance.

      However covering the entire city with so many sightseeing locations, will be costly on a CAB, whereas hiring a Full Day Taxi / Car is suggested, which normally charge on 8 hrs or 80 kms basis.

      Global Tourism Promotions ☎ +91 9440082627 provides all range of Cars, Buses AC and Non AC vehicles - Tata Indica, Toyota Innova, Tavera, 12 seater to 49 seaters buses, for individual and groups, city coverage.

      SLN Cabs ☎ +91 8121774433/8801003000 [[url=http://www.slncabs.com]slncabs.com[/url]] offers taxis at Rs. 12/- per Km. Detailed tariff of sln cabs Hyderabad can be viewed at website.

      Skycabs ☎ +91 40 49494949 offers taxis at Rs. 40/- for first two Kms and Rs. 18/- per Km after that.

      Yellow Taxi : For bookings: ☎ +91 40 48 48 48 48 and +91 40 44004400; email:bookings@yellowtaxi.in OR visit: www.yellowtaxi.in. Offers City Tours, Hourly packages, outstation travel etc. Fleet includes Economy, Sedans and SUV (Sports Utility Vehicles)

      Yellow Cabs: ☎ +91 40 6690 6690 +91 40 47 47 47 47 [www.yellowcabshyd.com] Minimum charges: Per hour, Rs.280/- for 20 Kms , offers taxis at Rs. 12/- per Km. Detailed tariff of Yellow Cabs Hyderabad can be viewed at website. All types of cars available.

      Meru Cabs ☎ +91 40 44224422 offers taxis at Rs. 40/- for first two Kms and Rs. 18/- per Km after that.

      Green Cabs ☎ +91 40 24606060 [www.greencab.co.in] offers taxis at Rs. 12/- per Km. Detailed tariff of Green Cabs Hyderabad can be viewed at website.

      Hyderabad cabs ☎ +91 40 2000-5000

      Dot cabs ☎ +91 40 24242424 offers taxis in two variants, each with point-to-point fares and metered fares. Detailed tariff can be viewed at [http://www.dotcabs.com/] The two variants are:
      i. Sedan (usually Renault Logan)
      ii. Family car ( Toyota Innova)

    • By train

      Local trains called MMTS [url=http://www.scrailway.gov.in/mmts/mmtsindex.php]]are available, albeit only for a few places in Hyderabad, The frequency ranges from 10 to 30 minutes, except during day time and Sundays, when there are fewer trains. It is a fast way of travel to the few stations it covers, and the cheapest option as well. If you plan to travel through MMTS check out the schedule on the website [url=http://www.scrailway.gov.in/mmts/mmtstable.php[/url],] [url=http://www.mmtstrains.in/2011/11/mmts-train-timings.html[/url],] [url=http://www.mmts.co.in/[/url]]or [http://www.mmtstraintimings.in[/url]. If you are foreign traveller it is advisable to take first class. General class tend to get overcrowded and you can never find a seat at intermediate stations. If you have to catch a train do not rely on the MMTS schedule, as it is rarely followed and usually late; Trains may also get cancelled without prior notice. Daily and monthly passes are also available at the MMTS stations.

    • By car

      Hyderabad lacks an expressway system, leading to traffic jams during rush hours. However, an 160 km Ring Road Expressway [http://www.hyderabadringroad.com/] is currently under construction.

      Driving is exciting in Hyderabad not unlike in the rest of India. You find cycles, motor cycles, rikshaws, hand carts, autos, share autos, mini trucks, buses, vestibule buses, double deckers, Volvos jostling along. There are long stretches of roads passing through thickly populated areas that have no median breaks, so vehicles, including motorbikes and cars, simply drive on the wrong side of the road. Several modern flyovers now link the arterial roads.

      Several car rental agencies are available at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport as well in the following locations.

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      * Budget car rentals are also available at the Rajiv Ghandi International Airport and the Hampshire Plaza Hotel

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      * Hyderabad car rentals services on taxiGUIDE.in - a Chauffeur Driven Car Rental Service across 75 Cities in India.

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    • On foot

      Hyderabad's interesting districts are fairly spread out, but are enjoyable to explore by foot on their own. The Old City is composed of a maze of disorienting alleyways that expand outward from the Charminar. Getting lost in the markets (where you can buy anything from hand-sequined saris to freshly slaughtered goats) and alleyways in the Old City can make for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. The famous Chudi Bazaar (Lad Bazaar) across from the Charminar is a chaotic tumble of goods, people, animals and vehicles are navigated quickly on foot. The Chowmahalla palace and the Mecca Masjid are both easily accessed from the Charminar. Necklace Road, Sultan Bazar (Koti) and Abids are worth taking some time to wander around. Please note that walking can be hazardous in Hyderabad. It is common for roads to be missing pavement, or simply unpaved, and bikes and autorickshaws may go to right up to the edge of the road and climb any barrier to get ahead in traffic. Walking alongside and crossing the road can be very dangerous and it is important to stay alert for erratic driving. It is always advisable to use the foot-over bridge if there is one available.

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    • Old city

      Old city is the historical region of Hyderabad. Most of the historical attractions are situated in the old city.

      * Literally "Four minarets", this structure was built at the very spot at which Quli Qutb Shah prayed for the end to the plague epidemic. The Charminar has long been the icon of Hyderabad. The towers rise to a height of 48.7 m above the ground. It has 140 steps. Graffiti on the walls have diminished the beauty of the Charminar. There is a mosque with 45 prayer spaces located inside in the upper storeys. The structure stands in the middle of a busy road with vehicular traffic, but a pedestrianization project is under way. Atop the minarets, you get a panoramic view of Hyderabad city. At the very bottom of one of the minar is a Hindu temple. The traffic is less than ideal. Plan an early morning trip around 9 a.m. if shopping is not on your to-do list.

      * Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in the city and easily the biggest. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building it in 1617 under the supervision of Mir Faizullah Baig and Rangiah Choudhary. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb completed the construction in 1694. The mosque is a granite giant with awe-inspiring innards. The main hall of the mosque is 75 feet high, 220 feet wide and 180 feet long, big enough to accommodate ten thousand worshippers at a time. It is believed that Muhammed Quli commissioned bricks to be made with the soil brought from Mecca and inducted them into the construction of the central arch of the mosque, which explains the name of the mosque. Women must mandatorily have dupatta / shawl to get entry into the premises.

      * Situated near Charminar, it was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizam entertained his official guests and royal visitors.

      * Built by Nawab Viqar al-Umra in 1872, Falaknuma is a stunning piece of architecture and the most opulent of the Nizam's palaces. The interior is particularly impressive and features the works of Florentine sculptors and a 100-seater Dining Table. The palace has been converted into a hotel run by the Taj group and is no longer accessible to general public.

      * The Golconda Fort was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom. Set aside a minimum of 2 hr to do justice to your visit -- the outer wall measures 10 km. Learning a little about the fort ahead of time is recommended as it is easy to get confused or lost in the massive space. If you accept one of the local guides - who hustle you at the entrance gate - try to pick one who actually knows his stuff (Rs 500 per tour and the guide would also ask you for tips in the end, however it is entirely up to you whether to give tips or not), rather than someone who was actually just passing by, spotted you and will tell you bits he once read in a guidebook. The genuine old Muslim guide who gained his encyclopaedic knowledge of Golconda as an infant from his 118 year old grandmother knows the history of every inch of the place and will show you with expertise the echo/architecture system built into the fort that the ruler used as a communication/spying system. There is also a light and sound show - the story of Golkonda - for an hour, which could be a little boring,(price for foreigners Rs 50/100 for normal/executive ticket) after sunset lasting ~1h that tells you the story of the fort and is worth seeing. The English show runs Nov-Feb 6:30PM daily and Mar-Oct until 7PM daily. Hindi and Telugu shows are run afterwards in certain days. Afterwards, have a wander through the tiny streets and shops surrounding the fort. The beautiful scruffy old shops and houses will sell you everything from naan bread to bangles, and the fading and gaudy old painted gates and houses are a delight, as are the friendly locals.

      * The Qutubshahi mosques in Hyderabad are so named because they were built by the Qutubshahi dynasty. Most of them were built by Quli Qutb Shah, the founder. Sadly in May 2010 local newspapers revealed that shoddy 'restoration' work allegedly using unskilled labour with road drills (bought in by one government department that didn't bother to seek professional advice or inform the local archaeological or environment departments) has been damaging these beautiful buildings.

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      * Home to the famous wardrobe of Mahbub Ali Pasha, who is said never to have worn the same thing twice. It is the world's longest wardrode, built in two levels with a hand-cranked wooden lift(elevator) in place. This occupies the entire length of one wing of the palace. Hard to find, take small road next to Princess Durru Shehwar Hospital, entrance gate at N17 22.002 E78 28.975

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      * 400 stairs brings you to a place of worship built by the Asif Jahis. The Moula Ali Dargah was built in the memory of Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. Legend has it that Yakoob, a eunuch in the court of Ibrahim Quli, went to the hill after he saw Hazrat Ali seated on it. To his surprise, he saw the impression Ali's palm on a stone, which he had dreamt. He had the impression cut out and installed in a shrine. Ibrahim Shah later built a mosque beside the dargah. A Ashurkhana , a Baradari (pavilion) and an Nqqar khana (place for beating drums) were built during the Qutb Shahi period.

      * Built during the period of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. The imposing facade of the building is a great sight.

      * These tombs belong to the 'Paigah' nobles (tied by blood and marriage to the Nizams) and are about 200 years old. These unique lime and mortar tombs are beautifully carved and have marble inlay work on them. Relaxing environment with bird singing. N17 20.639 E78 30.248

      * Originally, the palace of the Nizam's Prime Minister, later it was renovated and became the quarters of the Nizam's son. It is a U-shaped complex with a single-storeyed building in the European style.

      * Michel Raymond, a French mercenary, was a military commander in the service of the second Nizam and also his close friend. His tomb is located at Saroornagar, and is made of black granite with beautiful skyview of the area

      * This collection belonged to the Salar Jungs, Prime Minsters of Hyderabad, but has been augmented since. The collection includes articles mostly from medieval and modern times, with a concentration of articles from the Islamic era. The western wing on the second floor is interesting. It contains paintings, furniture and other objects that the Salar Jung got from the West. The collection of Nizam jewellery is displayed only on special occasions. It is one of the best private collections and museums in India. Free guided tours lasting two hours each are available at scheduled times, four times a day. Inquire at the entrance. Cameras, bags and liquids are not allowed, but mobile cameras are winked at. Deposit your contraband at the free lockers available near the ticketing area.

      * 300 years old. Known for its splendid architechture.

    • New city

      * Displays a stunning array of artifacts dating back to the 1st century to the 20th Century. Ranging from the Lotus Medallion of the 1st century to the Amazing Kalankari work that adorned the bed-spreads of the Nizams to a period room that displays the typical living room of the Nizam time to the Jain sculptures and Statues - this place has it all.

      * The industrial house of the Birlas have the tradition of building magnificent marble temples in cities of India. This one is one of the best. Located on top of Naubat Pahad (mountain), this clean, sparkling white temple dedicated to Venkateshwara has viewing areas that afford a great view of the city. Sadly, cameras and camera mobiles are banned; your bags are checked at the entrance. Shoes are not allowed, so come early in the morning so the ground will not be too hot. There is a free cloakroom available for both electronics and shoes.Nowadays it is filled with tourists,who come to marvel at its architecture rather than for spiritual purposes. One should observe the intricate carvings on the marble walls and dome of the temple.

      * The show at the planetarium lasts 35 min and is moderately interesting. The technological museum, on the other hand, is poorly maintained. The Dinosaurium at the upper level is interesting. It contains a complete skeleton of a dinosaur Kotasaurus yamanpalliensis discovered in the village of [wiki=b937e00897ce1289da2ce7f07a108ea8]Yemanapalli[/wiki] in 1988. The lower level displays the personal collection of Nirmala Birla, also quite interesting

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      * Formerly a Nizam's palace and the Jagirdar's College. This Institution was founded in 1923 and is currently one of the oldest and largest public schools in the country. The campus is also an internationally recognised heritage site.

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      * Has some rare and interesting exhibits.There is a Lion safari and a Tiger Safari.

      * An exhibition that runs in the months of January & February every year. It showcases various items made across India. It runs every year starting 1 Jan-15 Feb in the Exhibition grounds.

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      * Designed as a contrast to the futuristic Cyber tower that lies across the road, the crafts village of Shilparamam ("sculpture village") guards the entrance road to Hi tec city. The intent is to showcase and preserve the old. There is a bazaar where you can buy assorted handicrafts and art work. There is also an entire village where you can find realistic -looking sculptures of villagers carrying out their traditional crafts. You can also find a rock museum which contains natural rock formations that allegedly look life-like. Make sure you carry cash to buy anything you like - credit cards are not accepted by most shops.You can bargain the price upto 1/3 of the quoted price.If you are a foreigner they try to fleece you,you need to bargain even more for a fair price. Also next to Shilpa Ramam is Shilpa Sandhya Vedika, a location for eating and shopping.

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    • Temples

      Birla Mandir on the Naubath Pahad is a magnificent Hindu temple of Lord Venkateshwara, entirely built in white marble located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The Birla Foundation has constructed several similar temples in India, all of which are known as Birla Mandir. The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkala temple architectures. In its entirety, it is made of 2,000 tons of pure Rajasthani white marble. The granite of the presiding deity is about 3.4 m (11 ft). tall and a carved lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, Padmavati and Andal are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a height of 13 m (42 ft).

      *Chilkur is an important pilgrim center in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (India). The Lord here is Sri Venkateswara Swamy in a standing posture, beside whom is Goddess Sridevi and Goddess Bhudevi. People with wishes, take 11 rounds a round the core of the temple. Once their wish as been fulfilled they return to perform 108 more rounds. You will find people ticking away at the pieces of paper with the numbers to track the count.The god here is also referred as Visa Balaji because,people usually come here wishing for their US Visas to be approved.

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    • Mosques

      Hyderabad has many historical mosques.

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    • Churches

      Established in 1820, this is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad.

      *St. George's Church is one of the oldest churches in the city of Hyderabad, India. It was built in the year 1844 AD. The church was originally an Anglican church but is now under the auspices of the Church of South India.

    • Lakes

      The artificial lake is a historical landmark, built during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1562 by damming the Musi. This forms the boundary between Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Surrounding the lake are various parks, temples, statues and historical buildings. This is one of the few walkable places in the city. At the centre of the lake stands a famous statue of the Buddha installed in 1992. Boat rides to Budha Statue are available from Eat Street and Lumbini Park, and fares are low. Speedboats, however, do not stop at the Buddha statue.

      * Osman Sagar Gandipet

      * Himayat Sagar

      * Durgam Cheruvu (Secret Lake) - this is quite close to Hi-Tec City area and now hosts various parties and events. It used to be a real hidden gem in the busy city but it is still a nice lake to sit around.

      * Shamirpet 24 km away to the north of Secunderabad, Shamirpet has a beautiful lake and a deer park. The peaceful environs make it a great picnic spot. AP Tourism offers comfortable cottages facilities for accommodation (under private management) while the forest lodge can be booked with the AP Forest Department office at Saifabad.

      * Saroornagar - this lake is very famous as it has been lined by a solid strong wall on one side recently. A two lane undivided road is laid over this wall. The road is neat and exciting to drive. It has abundant lighting during nighttime and large pedestrian space provided. A problem is 'eutrophication' which is caused due to water hyacinth. A pleasant space for young couples to spend their evening. Smells sometimes, but that is the nature of any waterbody in a metropolis. Another important event that takes place is 'vinayakachaturthy', (a festival for Hindus in which Lord Vinayaka's statues are immersed (and thereby dissolved) in water). All roads lead to saroor nagar lake on the day of the Lord Ganesh's nimajjanam.

    • Parks

      Known as the Bagh-e-aam (Garden for the commoners), it has well laid out gardens and is surrounded by the imposing State Legislative Assembly building, the Jubilee Hall, the Jawahar Bal Bhavan, the Health Museum and the State Archaeological Museum. This was the old zoo and now is a beautiful place for both children and adults.

      * Necklace Road. The Chaupati of Hyderabad.

      * Indira Park. A sprawling 76 acre park located near Tank Bund with a nice little pond and boating.

      * Sanjeeviah Park

      * Krishna Kanth Park

      * Lotus Pond (Jubilee Hills)

      * Botanical Garden (Madapur)

      * Nehru Zoological Park (almost natural habitat for a great collection of animals.drive in + Safari)

      * KBR National Park (Chiraan Palace)

      * Chilkur Wildlife Park

      * Jalavihar Family Water Park (Necklace Rd)

      * Mahaveer Vanasthali Wildlife park

      * Lumbini Park - It also offers nice Laser Shows in the evening which is first in India.

      * Chacha Nehru Park (Masab Tank) for pleasant morning walks with kids

      * Jalagam Vengal Rao Park (JVR Park, Banjara Hills)

      * NTR (Nandamoori Taraka Ramarao) Gardens (Necklace Rd)

      The wild life parks, botanical garden and zoo have several educational programs including lectures with live snakes

      The bad news is this has been almost occupied by some people and there is no surprise if you don't see this.

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    Recently, there has been a great rise in the number of complaints about harassment of innocent tourists in various destinations around the country. The Ministry of Tourism has adopted a strategy of introducing Audio Guide Devices at various places of interest around the country such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, etc. to provide reliable and factual information to tourists. It is wise to hire such devices as you can avoid being ripped off or ambushed by desperate touts itching to make a buck. The Ministry of Tourism has also announced its partnership with AudioCompass, a company specializing in creating Audio Tours of all places of interest in the country including Hyderbad, Golconda Fort, etc in the form of Audio Devices available at the monuments and Smartphone apps that can be download from the App Store.
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    They are organized by the AP tourism department and led by a knowledgeable guide and Tourist Police. There are two flavors of walks so far, one that ends at Chowmohalla palace, and the other that ends at Badshahi Ashoorkhana.Bonus - breakfast served too! It's probably better to call up at [url=://www.meetup.com/Hats-club/ " hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="hatsfunclub@gmail.com" fax=""> Hyderabad Adventure & Trekker’s club is an active and well organized Trekker’s group out of the Hyderabad area. It make an effort to be as inclusive as possible by offering Adventure Treks at all levels, from bouldering to trekking Exploring Wilderness..

    *Ethnic Rajasthani village. A unit of Gupta's Hotel & Motels and is recognized by Andhra Pradesh Government as a Theme Restaurant and Tourist Attraction. In the evening, the whole village is lit up with 2,000 lanterns and a village fair is staged.

    * High View Swimming Pool, Maula Ali, ☎ +91 939 111 5019

    * Runway 9[url=http://runway9.in/]url=http://www.aptdc.in/heritage_walks/contact-us.php]]beforehand and confirm which walk is on.

    * Built by Chandrababu Naidu in memory of N T Rama Rao, his father in law and ex-Chief Minister, this is an amusement park which houses some nice attractions like a mini-train, a haunted house, a boat ride, etc. There is a cafe where the seating is in the shape of vintage cars. You can either spend money on the rides or generally stroll around and gape at the fountains and the giant insects. For rides, the Rs 45 combo you can buy at the entrance is a good deal.

    * See water cascades, go on guided car rides. Go on a boat ride and see the Buddha statue at the centre of the lake.

    * Hyderabad's own non profit community based adventure club. Here you can meet local adventure professionals, amateurs and participate in many adventure activities like trekking, rock climbing, rappelling and adventure sports conducted in and around Hyderabad and rest of India.

    For an insight into the contemporary cultural landscape of the city, do visit [[Lamakaan[/url]] where various theater group perform in Telugu, English and Urdu/Hindi languages. This is also a good place to meet localities.
    • Weekend Getaways

      Hyderabad has a number of options for weekend getaways. Places like Hampi, Bidar and resorts around Hyderabad are in close proximity for weekend getaways but if you're willing to travel a little more you can explore options like Dandeli, Gokarna and Badami. There are several companies that connect all of these places with individual travelers and corporate travelers from Hyderabad.

      * LifeIsOutside is one of India's leading short break and weekend getaway portal with a pan India coverage. LifeIsOutside provides an end to end solution for corporate getaways and outings. [http://www.lifeisoutside.com/corporate-team-outings-hyderabad/]

    • Golf courses

      EmaarMGF Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club, Manikonda Village, Gachibowli Mr. Sanjay Pan, ☎ +91 99 4943 0300, +91 92 4803 0300 (Golf and Country Club), ([mailto:enquiries@emaarmgf.com enquiries@emaarmgf.com])

      * Hyderabad Golf Club, Satham Cheruvu, Beside Nadeem Colony, Golconda. ☎ +91 40 2356 7207

      * ACS Golf Course 4, 214 KPHB Colony, Kukatpally. ☎ +91 40 2315 6433, 2305 0211, 2315 7241

      * Army Golf Course Club, Risala Bazar, Bolarum, Secunderabad. ☎+91 40 2786 1943

      * Bolarum Golf Club, Risala Bazar, Bolarum. ☎ +91 40 2786 1943

    • Tennis courts

      Park View Enclave Tennis Centre, Boinpally Secunderabad. ☎ +91 40 3296 0203.

      * Ace Tennis Academy, Begumpet. ☎ +91 94404 22920

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    • Buddhism

      Bodhi Sampanna, ☎ +91 98 663 24910, ([mailto:info@dharmamegha.org info@dharmamegha.org]), [http://www.dharmamegha.org]. The centre, whose name means 'an abode endowed with Bodhi', is a centre for the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism following the lineage and example of Lord Buddha. Bodhi Sampanna was founded in 2009 and is a part of Dharma Megha Foundation The Centre offers courses in various Buddhist meditation techniques and teachings on different aspects of Buddhism. Teachings are offered free to the public and are conducted in English or in Tibetan (with translation in English).

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    ====Jewellery====

    *Jagdamba Pearls, is one of the oldest and the largest pearl companies in India.

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    *Designer and made to order & customised heavy suits, sarees and fancy blouses.

    * Pearls of Hyderabad, (Abids and Somajiguda Jewellery shops). Choose from 3 varieties, natural pearls, cultured, and imitation.

    * Mohal Jewells. On the Golden Mile Somajiguda for Pearls, Silver, Gold. phone=" +91 40 2341 9757"

    * Ghanshyamdas Jewellers (opp Abids Police Station). Genuine pearls

    * Ornaments ∓ jewellery (Punjagutta, Abids and Somajiguda)

    * Imitation Jewellery. From Charminar.

    * The Golden Mile of Hyderabad for shopping, consisting of shopping plazas, Malls, Designer Boutiques and upmarket shops - Starting from Lifestyle near the Begumpet Flyover and extending all the way till Road No.1 Banjara Hills.

    *Exclusive lingerie store where you can for shop lingerie and lounge wear.

    ====Handicrafts====

    * Lepakshi, [url=http://www.lepakshihandicrafts.gov.in/contact-us.asp]](Gunfoundry, Abids). ☎+91 40 2766 8178

    * KalanjaliMargadarsi House, 5-10-195, Fathemaidan Raod, Opp: Ploice Control Room, Nampally, Hyderabad. ☎ +91 40 2323 1147, +91 40 2329 7196. (fax:+91 40 2323 3204)

    * 'Bidri Crafts, (Gunfoundry, Abids) ☎ +91 40 2323 2657, +91 40 2323 3663.

    * Vishwakarmarts gallery. Esteemhouse opposite to model house in Punjagutta Dwarakarapuri colony, ☎ +91 40 6661 5039 [http://vishwakarmarts.com[/url].

    * Shilparamam. (Also Known As Night Bazaaz), Madhapur. Exhibitions of handicrafts.

    * "United Designers, Banjara Hills Rd#4. Designs by a new wave of young Hyderabadi fashion designers, they also have natural hand-made soaps for body and hair. Mon- Sat 10:30AM-8PM, ☎ +91 40 2335 5441, +91 98 85404944.

    ====Bazaars====

    * Laad Bazaar, (next to Charminar). Exotic lacquer and glass bangles market.

    * Madina Market Bazaar. Wholesale market.

    * Gulzar House. Retail market for ladies.

    * Begum Bazaar. Wholesale market.

    * Sultan Bazaar. Wholesale clothes market.

    * General Bazaar. Budget clothes shopping.

    * Monda Market. Vegetable market.

    * Feel Khana Khadim

    * Mozzam Jahi Market
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    No visit to Hyderabad would be complete without sampling its unique cuisine - a rich blend of royal Mughlai flavours, Nizams special, and spice-up culinary traditions of South India such as: Hyderabadi biryani, pathar-ka-ghosht, nahari, haleem, double-ka-meetha, khubani-ka-meetha, seviyon-ka-meetha and kheer.

    A popular dish of Hyderabad is biryani. Ask anybody about their favorite dish of Hyderabad, and they will definitely tell you Hyderabadi biryani. It is prepared with a blending of Mughal kitchen and the style of cooking practised by the Nizams. Hyderabadi biryani has a distinct aroma. Beautifully garnished with pudina, fried onion & boiled eggs. Mostly it is served with dahi-ki-chutney and mirchi-ka-salan. Biryani has many variants like mutton biryani, chicken biryani, biryani khaam, biryani zard or zafrani or the most exotic of all joban malti biryani in which mutton, partridges and quails were cooked with rice.

    Hyderabadi dum biryani, is where dum refers to the baking process and basmati rice and meat or vegetables are mixed in a pot and heated for a long time. During the Nizam's time, the biryani was made with lamb carefully cooked with rice. Culinary delicacies of Hyderabad include:

    Gosht, which is made from a buck/billy/young goat, and is associated with the Hyderabadi cuisine. Hyderabadis prize the meat of a male goat.

    Kachchi gosht ki biriyani, of Hyderabad, where raw meat is stir fried with spices (masala) for a couple of minutes and then covered with rice and put on dum. Today, Biryani is also made using vegetables, chicken, seafood and beef. The beef Biryani is known as Kalyani Biryani, available at many small eateries in the city. Although any Irani cafe might serve this delectable dish, there are a few places better known for tasteful food than their hygiene.

    Hyderabadi Haleem, is another dish which is available only in the month of Ramadaan (Ramzan).

    Mirchi ka salan, served with spicy chilly gravy, is another dish that serves as a tasty accompaniment to any rice item.

    Khubani ka meetha, is Hyderabad's preferred dessert sweet. It is made from apricots boiled in sugar syrup till they achieve a thick consistency. It looks similar to, but tastes different from gajar ka halwa (carrot halwa). It is often topped with ice-cream or cream.

    Double Ka Meetha, is a dessert made from bread, milk and dry fruits.

    Falooda, is a favourite drink of Hyderabad.

    Irani chai is the tea of Hyderabad, available at any of the ubiquitous "Chai" shops. Although, not all of them have the best hygeine and it is best to go with a local. The crowd at the stalls is composed mainly of blue collared workers and college students so expect a noisy environment with conversational topics that range from movies to politics.

    Street food, in Hyderabad is better than most other cities in India and it is cheap. Gokul Chaat in Koti is a well known and pretty popular joint for snacks like Samosa Chaat, Dahi Puri and Sev Puri. Amazingly tasty Rajasthani street food (Kachori, Samosa and Aloo Mirch) is served by Rajasthan Namkeen Bhandar, also located in Koti (diagonally opposite Womens College bus-stop).

    *A milk bar that is located near the hyderabad railway station offers something really special apart from its famous milk and bun and that is fresh cream with a spoonful of sugar. A plate of fresh cream scooped from the boiling milk with a dash of sugar is truly a rare,warm and childhood reminder treat
    • Restaurants

      In recent times, there has been an explosion in the number of restaurants in Hyderabad, fuelled by demand from young professionals with money to spend. Quality and variety of food, however, has not kept pace. There is a disproportionately large number of restaurants that aspire to be called "fine-dining" restaurants, but the food they serve is usually indifferent. In general, keep away from restaurants that call themselves "multi-cuisine" or if you see multiple cuisines on the menu, as the chances are that they are attempting to serve every kind of palate and will not satisfy any.

      The older areas of Hyderabad are better places to find good and cheap food. Places close to Hi tec city, such as Madhapur and Kondapur, tend to have expensive and bad food, while in Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills you will find restaurants that are expensive, but which sometimes serve good food. Those misled by the fact that Hyderabad is in South India and expecting South Indian food may be disappointed. While there are excellent South Indian restaurants in some of the older areas like Koti and Abids, the average South Indian food served here is quite bad.

      Two of the biggest names in Hyderabad's restaurant business are Ohri's [url=http://www.ohris.com/ohris.htm]]and the BJN Group [http://www.bjngroup.in/[/url]. It will seem as if every second restaurant in the city is run by either one or the other. BJN generally runs upscale restaurants, while Ohri's runs both upscale and mid-range restaurants. It also runs numerous fast food places all over the city, including at Prasad's Imax, Banjara Hills, Somajiguda, EatStreet, Hyderabad Central & Basheer Bagh.

    • Budget

      Popular for beja fry, available only in the morning and served for breakfast.

      *Biryanis and meat curries, moderately priced.

      *Biryanis

      *This is a chain restaurant started by the same folk who run Hyderabad House. It is present in multiple locations all over the city. Average Indian Chinese food.

      *Vegetarian, and quite well-known in Hyderabad. South Indian dishes like dosas, idlis and uttappas. "North Indian" is also good. Is extremely crowded on weekend nights, and there is awaiting time of upto 30 min. Does not serve alcohol.

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      *This is a chain of restaurants, serving Hyderabadi style food all over the city. There are also outlets that comprise just a takeout counter. Try the Lukhmi. Vegetarians will have few choices.

      *Try the excellent malai kebabs (chicken) and apollo fish

      *This is a bit of a local institution, serving tasty vegetarian South and North Indian snacks and food. It is present in 4 locations:

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      *Famous for its Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani and Jabda Gosht available only in the morning, served for breakfast.

      *Delicious South Indian dishes. Is present in over 5 locations

      *One of the original "Udupi" style restaurants, this is strictly vegetarian and does not serve alcohol. It is part of the Taj Mahal Hotel, not to be confused with the nationally famous Taj chain of luxury hotels. The food in the restaurant is tasty and good, and like Udupi restaurants, serves South Indian, North Indian and "Chinese". You are advised to stick to South Indian. The ambiance in the A/C section is old-school.

    • Mid-range

      Enjoy unlimited starters on a barbecue grill right on your table. Desserts are just ok. In happy hours(before 8 pm) the price will be 650+taxes Otherwise 850

      *Serves multiple cuisines, but raved about for its Arabic and Lebanese food. Lunch and dinner. Credit cards accepted.

      *Mughlai, Chinese and Hyderabadi dishes.

      *The ambience is of a Dhaba, complete with a pan shop, a well and a quack peddling herbal remedies for "marital problems". Interesting variations on traditional Punjabi dishes, but the dessert selection is meagre. The beverage menu has a quirky location at the end of the main menu.

      *Has a decor that reminds you of Mumbai. Menu specialities include ragda patties and other items popularized by Mumbai's streets in addition to Mughlai and Hyderabadi dishes. Live Ghazals every evening.

      *A complex of four restaurants and one bar.

      *Makes an attempt to move away from Indain Chinese.

      *Try out the Thai varieties, nice, cosy place. Present at 2 locations

      *Mughlai, Chinese and Hyderabadi dishes.

      *Close to Hi tech city, Mughlai and Indian Chinese.

      *Cuisine from the Northwest Frontier.

      *Serves global cuisine. Only buffet for lunch and only a la carte for dinner.

      * The name is inspired by the fictional South Indian town created by R K Narayan. It has an ambience that suits the name, with waiters clad in dhotis. On the menu, you will find foodstuff from the four southern states that are rare to find in other restaurants, like gutti vankai or kodi pulusu. Service is extremely fast. In Hyderabad, it has 3 branches:

      *Mostly Indian Chinese.

      *Hyderabad's oldest Chinese restaurant.

      *Do not be misled by the name and expect Italian. It serves passable Mughlai and Punjabi fare. Close to Hi tech city, so this is an option if you are looking for a quick place to eat.

      *Has received great reviews for its kebabs and tandoori dishes. But avoid the Thai stuff, as it looks like a pale imitation. The ambience is great, the seating is outdoors amidst much greenery. Often, they have live gazal music for dinner.

      * Kitschy decor, good food, but overpriced. As the name suggests, serves Punjabi and Mughlai food, but the menu is entirely mainstream. The drink menu has exotic stuff like golgappa with vodka, and gulab jamun with brandy.

      *Cuisine is from the Northwest Frontier Province while the decor tries to create the ambience of an African safari. The food is good, the wine list is extensive and quite good. For a change, the dessert menu does not suck.

      *Highly rated for Andhra delicacies like ragi sangati and gongura mamsam

      *Excellent Chinese place, though it tends more towards Indian Chinese. Try the dim sums and the darsaan for dessert. Good ambience and excellent service.

      *The Rs 199 Non-Veg, Lunch-buffet is really tasty. Service, ambience and the lake-side location is awesome.

      *Themed on the eponymous 19th century train. Seating is available inside the "carriage" or on the "railway station". Waiters are dressed in turbans and railway announcements are interspersed with the music. The food is good, the pickles interesting and you have a good choice of drinks. Try the licchi ki taheri for dessert.

      *A fairly successful attempt to recreate Mexican cuisine in Hyderabad. To be visited more for the food than for the ambience.

      *Indian and World cuisine.

      *Famous for its midnight biryani and buffet.

      *Nice ethnic ambience and the rooftop setting is amazing, and the food is excellent.

      *Indian vegetarian cuisine, has got good reviews.

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      *An upmarket Chinese restaurant, present at two locations:

      *A rooftop restaurant with an exotic ambience. Serves Mughlai and Chinese.

      * The Restaurant serves Indo-Chinese fusion cuisine at reasonable prices .

      *This restaurant is branch of one of the oldest places serving Biryani and of late has lost some of its sheen owing to explosion of business. Also serves the best falooda in Hyderabad. It has both a sit-down restaurant and takeaway. They do have branches, but confusingly imitators with similar names have sprung up all over the city. A new branch has recently opened up at Masab Tank crossroad & Hitec City near Shilpakala Vedhika price="Rs.800 for 2 people".

      *Mildly spiced food from Rayalaseema, rustic decor. Not for vegetarians.

    • Splurge

      Lounge bar and restaurant, with an astonishing range of cuisines from different parts of the world.

      *Sports Grill. American, Italian and Mexican food with sport viewing.

      *Opulent Chinese restaurant.

      *Coffee shop serves Sunday brunch. Sushi Bar.

      *South Indian cuisine with a trendy twist. Lunchtime platters with 10 starters, 8 main course items and 4 desserts served in a span of 40 min. Regular menu items are dosa with mutton curry and idly with chicken curry. The condiment trolley has 17 different types of chutneys, pickles, spicy powders, papads and vadiyalu from South India. Desserts; paan ice cream, all-spice chocolates and traditional south Indian sweets are made in-house.

      *Kebabs from all over, including Hyderabad and Northwest Frontier.

      *Italian style, completely vegetarian.

      *Has a nice view of Hussain Sagar lake, but the food, at its best, is passable.

    • Bakeries, cafes, sweet shops and fast food

      Hyderabad has a large number of outlets that are positioned as bakeries. These are primarily takeaway places, where one can buy sandwiches, burgers, biscuits and puffs to go (called parcel in local parlance.) Usually, there are a few chairs and tables thrown in as an afterthought.

      Many Western chains have set up shop in the posh areas of Hyderabad. Among these are Texas Chicken, McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, Dominos and Subway. Most of these have multiple outlets and all of them have Indianised their fare to varying extents. The Indian pizza chain Pizza Corner also has many outlets. Barista[url=http://www.barista.co.in/],]Cafe Coffee Day [url=http://www.cafecoffeeday.com/[/url]]and Java Green [http://www.java-green.com/[/url] outlets are good places to have coffee and conversations.

      * Bakery and cafe. Cakes, pastries, quiches, and puffs. 2 locations.

      * Pulla Reddy Sweets, is an iconic chain of sweet shops. The outlets are found all over Hyderabad and are so popular that it has spawned imitators who copy the distinctive yellow signs and choose some variation of "Reddy" (a common last name in Andhra Pradesh) as the name.

      * Quality Indian sweets.

      * famous for biscuits.

      * Pizzas and burgers. Also serves Indian Chinese snacks.

      * Coffee, mocktails and sandwiches, with Hollywood themed decor.

      * Excellent place for breads and related foods - especially for health conscious. Includes breads like whole grain breads, ragi breads and sugar free cakes.

      * Famous bakery in Hyderabad world famous haleem only available in holy month of ramadan cost around Rs 150 per person. once you have it, you can't wait for the next year.

      * Baked biscuits, cakes and burgers. Has 3 outlets:

      * Place for sandwiches, burgers and puffs.

      * Wonderful drinking chocolates and crepes. Also a good place to hang out and have a conversation, though it does get crowded on weekends during the evening.

      * Baked biscuits, cakes and burgers. Has 3 outlets:

  • filter_dramaDrink
    There is plenty to do at night in Hyderabad, though local regulations have most places serving last drinks by 11PM. On weekdays, drinks in the some of the pubs have best offers, as most clubs are empty until Thursday or Friday nights, when the clubbers emerge. But the sheer number of nightlife spots makes it hard to choose which ones to list. As a general rule they tend to be clustered around Begumpet and Road No.1, Banjara Hills.

    Alcohol is available easily from numerous Liquor Shops, known as wine shops in local parlance, spread across the twin cities, in restaurants with bars attached (includes most upscale ones) and in pubs.

    WARNING: Drunken driving is not tolerated and police enforce the rule strictly. After 11PM almost all the roads have police patrols and check drunk driving. If caught you may end up paying fines, apart from vehicle being seized and couple of rounds to police station in worst scenarios.

    Some of the good pubs and bars are part of hotels, and they have been covered along with their hotel listing under Sleep.
    • Pubs

      Expensive place, nice music, good crowd, but small dance floor.

      *Large spacious pub with plenty of room to dance. Plays an eclectic variety in music.

      * Easy Rider, Lakeview Palace, Road no 1, Banjara Hills, (opposite Taj Banjara). ☎ +91 498 4903 2297. 11.30AM-11PM

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      *Redone pub, nice hip ambience, reasonable rates.

      *No cover charge, large screen TVs for sports fans, a separate smoking room, reasonable prices, good food, and nightly dance music mixed by resident and guest DJs Monday-Sunday; Saturday night is ladies night (ladies drink for free 8PM-10PM).

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      * H20 Amrutha castle, (near lumbini garden). Rs 150-300.

      * Club8, Life style building Ameer pet, cheap beer, usually have a (1+1) offer available before 7PM.

      * Cloud9, ICICI bank near old airport. Have dance floor but not a very good crowd.

      * Hard Rock Cafe, GVK 1 Mall road No 1 Banjara Hills. Part of world wide chain. Excellent ambiance, check their website for events.

    • Bars

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      *Sleek, trendy lounge bar.

      *Upscale, celebrity hang-out, great place but very expensive. Has a dress code, shoes mandatory!

      *Trendy lounge bar.

      *Elegant bar at Hampshire Plaza.

      *Nice rooftop bar and restaurant.
      Sweets

      *Nice Andhra sweets and hot items, tasty carryout curries everyday.
      Sweets

      Good pure ghee sweets are available at G. Pulla Reddy sweet shop

  • filter_dramaSleep
    Accommodation in Hyderabad is unlikely to bust your budget, especially when compared to cities like Mumbai or Bangalore, and rooms are usually easily available. However, because the city sprawls so much, you need to be careful about the hotel location if you want to avoid a long commute and traffic bottlenecks.

    Plentiful budget accommodation is to be found around the Nampally railway station and in Abids, Koti and other new city areas for a few hundred rupees a day, and tourist attractions aren't very far off. However the facilities tend to be basic, the towels aren't necessarily clean and air-conditioning tends to be extra. It might make sense to pay a little more and choose mid-range accommodation. The area around Hussain Sagar Lake, Begumpet, Punjagutta, Somajiguda, Banjara Hills and Lakdi-ka-Pul are close to both tourist attractions of the old city and the business areas of the new city. Hotels in Secunderabad might be slightly far for the tourist, but may still work for the business traveller.

    Unfortunately, hotel rooms tend to be expensive and scarce closer to Hi tec city, and commuting from any of the above areas, except perhaps Banjara Hills, is not a good option because of the traffic. Areas around Hi tec city are Madhapur, Kondapur and Gachibowli. For longer term stays, you might want to consider serviced apartments (See below)

    *OYO Rooms is India's largest branded chain of hotels.
    • Budget

      *Basic budget hotel. Most rooms are not A/C.

      *A/C and non-A/C Deluxe rooms & 25 bed Dormitory Residence Hall along with multiple bathrooms, and all basic facilities available.

      *A/C and non-A/C rooms.

      *50 rooms, basic facilities, internet

      *A/C and non-A/C rooms. Budget hotel, offers room service, clean & economical rooms and free wifi, online reservations, rated environmentally friendly, no restaurants. Close to transportation.

      *Basic functional hotel with attached vegetarian restaurant. Caters mainly to visitors from North India.

      *Close to the Birla temple and other attractions. Good budget choice in an area where there aren't many budget hotels.

      *OYO Rooms is India's largest branded chain of hotels.

      *30 years old and looks its age. Rooms are comfortable, with both A/C and non-A/C options. Breakfast is complimentary. The hotel caters mainly to senior government officials. Park Lane has a vegetarian restaurant Madhura.

      *Small hotel, bang in the middle of the Ameerpet shopping district. Don't expect a quiet stay, but the rooms are spacious and elegant. This hotel is geared more towards weddings and celebrations, not for business travellers or tourists.

    • Mid-range

      There are plenty of Budget hotels at Kachiguda Near Venkutramana Theater. The price generally ranges from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1500 for A/c Rooms. Kindly bargain at the hotels to get better price.
      *An adequate and comfortable hotel, located close to the Nampally railway station. Lar ge rooms, restaurant and fitness centre.

      *Has most basic facilities you'd expect from a business hotel. Located in Secunderabad, which is far from Hi-tech city, but close to the main city. Hosts a popular pub called Spanish Fly.

      *Cozy hotel, slightly far from the city centre. Room service and laundry available. Has conference room facilities. Houses 2 restaurants.

      *Designed after castles from medieval Bavarian Europe. All-suite accommodations, meeting and event space, onsite restaurants, a fitness centre and swimming pool. Close to important attractions.

      *Centrally located and targeted at the business traveller who needs a place to sleep. Provides complimentary internet and most other business facilities. In addition, it has a couple of reasonable restaurants.

      * If the location fits, this is an excellent choice for a good, reasonably priced hotel. It has been recently renovated, and the rooms are plush without being opulent. Free WiFi and a complimentary breakfast. Dining is available at Mehfill a restaurant with live ghazal shows every evening. It also has a coffee shop and a cricket themed pub.

      *This is an excellent choice for a good, reasonably priced hotel. It has been recently renovated, and the suite rooms are luxury. Free WiFi and a complimentary breakfast.

      *Clean and functional hotel, suitable for business travellers.

      *Close to the railway station. Basic, but adequate facilities. Vegetarian dining available. As it is close to the main road, it is somewhat noisy.

      * Chic hotel located at the market area of Abids and well connected with city and other business centres. Good for both business and leisure traveller and is very close to the airport.

      *I K London caters to business travellers and has easy access to Punjagutta, Begumpet and the secretariat areas. Complimentary breakfast, WiFi and most other facilities you'd expect from a business hotel are available.

      *This used to be close to the airport before they moved the airport. Adequate place to stay for the average traveller who isn't looking for frills. Has a pretty good restaurant Shrirang which offers vegetarian food.Free breakfast, though the menu heavily favours South Indian vegetarian.

      *Good mid-range business hotel in Secunderabad. Wheelchair accessible.

      *Rather adequate business hotel, the advantage being that it is in Madhapur, close to Hi tec city.

      *Small rooms, but good facilities otherwise.

      *Mango Hotel is located conveniently on MG Road, close to KFC and Paradise Biryani, in a bustling industrial area of Secunderabad; A kilometre away from the famous Hussain Sagar Lake

      *Promoted as a "Boutique Business Hotel". Rooms are elegantly furnished and provide a cozy atmosphere without pampering you too much. It has a business centre, internet in all rooms, and both locations have branches of Blue Fox, a multi-cuisine restaurant. Present in 2 locations:

      :*This is a newer property. It has Stir', an all-day coffee shop.

      :*This is closer to the city centre. It has a lounge bar Enigma and Fiesta a 24 hr coffee shop.

      *Business hotel, internet, conference facilities. Venue, a vegetarian restaurant is part of the hotel, as is One Flight Down, a basement pub. The location is more suited for access to the main city rather than Hi tech city.

      *Basic, functional and clean hotel. 2 restaurants, one is vegetarian and the other has a bar. It is located near the city centre, at a reasonable distance from both tourist attractions and office complexes, though it is not suitable if you need access to Hi tech city. 2 banquet halls, geared more towards weddings and other celebrations.

      *Close to the airport, strictly adequate.

    • Splurge

      Close to business areas, but far from tourist attractions or from Hi tech city. Free internet, and have a restaurant Promenade and a bar Harry's.

      *As the name suggests, this used to be the hotel closest to the old airport. Though it has lost that advantage now that the airport has moved, it hasn't lost the advantage of being located close to the busy commercial area of Begumpet. Free brealfast, and hi-speed internet is available, well-equipped business centre. Has good, but not great dining options.

      *This is one of the few 4 star hotels in this area. Free breakfast and free internet. Has a fitness centre and a swimming pool. Suitable both for business travellers and tourists.

      *Close to the city's business areas. Rooms are well-furnished, free breakfast coffee shop, internet and access to the minibar. Once upon a time is the speciality restaurant. The Mustang Bar and Torque the pub.

      *Well worth a stay if the location is right. Well-appointed rooms, with WiFi and all amenities you would expect at the price.

      *Centrally located in the city’s new business district of Gachi Bowli. 166 rooms, suites, restaurants, meeting facilities and a spa.

      *If price is no object, this is the place to stay. Located in the centre of the business district. It has 3 full-service restaurants. Deccan Pavilion is open 24 hr, and serves up a Sun brunch from 12:30PM-3PM. South Indian restaurant Dakshin and an Irish-themed pub Dublin.

      *has 2 properties within walking distance of each other in the Tank Bund area near Hussain Sagar Lake and the Courtyard.

      :*The more expensive rooms have a view of the Hussain Sagar Lake right across the street. WiFi and wired internet available in all rooms, charged extra. There are 3 restaurants and a bar, including Bidri an Indian restaurant serving Hyderabadi cuisine.

      :*Opened in December 2009. Business hotel, many rooms have a view of the lake.

      *Novotel has 2 properties in Hyderabad.

      :*One of few options for those who need to stay close to Hitec city. Facilities for conferences and training seminars. Many dining options, and its bar is known simply as The Bar

      :*In the unlikely case that you actually need to stay close to the new airport.

      *Taj, a famous Indian hotel chain has 4 iconic hotels in Hyderabad, 3 of them on the same street in Banjara Hills.

      :*Taj Banjara is located by the side of its own private lake. The lake is not very well-maintained or clean, but the rooms are. Conference facilities and good for business events. Open-air restaurant Kabab-e-bahar serves Indian BBQ. Underdeck, a basement pub.

      :*The least expensive of the 3 Taj hotels. Restaurant Spice Junxion serves fusion South Indian cuisine, with a wide variety of pickles, spiced martinis are a speciality of the restaurant.

      :*This is the closest that Hyderabad has to a grand old hotel. Taj bought a failing property and turned it into one of the premier hotels in Hyderabad. The hotel interiors are over the top, but rooms are tastefully done, though the hotel's age shows in some places. Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant, Ahala the pub, conference facilities available.

      :*This is the closest that Hyderabad has to a grand old hotel. Taj bought an erstwhile palace, the former residence of the nizam of Hyderabad and refurbished it into one of the premier and most luxurious hotels in the world. The hotel interiors are opulently designed, with large Venetian chandeliers, rare furniture, grand marble staircases and gurgling fountains, priceless statues, and objets d'art, stained-glass windows, unique sketches and murals encased in ornate frames, a world-class collection of crystal as well as the Mughal, Rajasthani and Japanese gardens personally conceived by the Nizam. Adaa An indian specialty restaurant, Celeste a multi cuisine restaurant, conference facilities available.

    • Serviced apartments

      Typically, serviced apartments have tie-ups with corporates and give good rates to them, and companies may hire apartments on semi-permanent basis to house even their short term visitors. Like hotels, you reserve rooms by calling or writing to the property, you follow a check-in and check-out schedule, and you don't have to pay extra for services such as housekeeping, maintenance and utilities. Serviced apartments are usually 40-50% less expensive than hotels.

      * A/C bedrooms, Wi Fi, gym and Swimming Pool, Power Backup.

      * Service Apartments in Hyderabad close to Major IT companies,MNC with A/C bedrooms, WiFi, gym and Swimming Pool,Power Backup.

      * A/C bedrooms, WiFi and a gym.

      * A/C bedrooms, WiFi and a gym.

      * A/C bedrooms, WiFi and a gym.

      * Single room, A/C in each room, cableTV. Independent 2-3 BHK apartment, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine in each flat, free breakfast, free wifi.

      * A/C bedrooms, WiFi and a gym.

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  • filter_dramaContact
    • Post Office

      India Post[http://www.indiapost.gov.in/NSDefault.htm], a govt-owned enterprise, has its headquarters at Abids known as GPO. And its second biggest centre is located in Secunderabad.

    • Landlines

      The dialing code for Hyderabad is 040. When calling from overseas, dial +91 40 XXXX XXXX. If you have a non-working phone number with only 7 digits try to add "2" in front of it. There are public booths scattered around the city.

    • Mobile phones

      One can get a mobile with a calling rate of 1 paise/second for a local/national call. It is very easy to get a Prepaid mobile, which is very cheap to get and for calls. One needs to give a Photo ID proof and a photograph for prepaid as well as postpaid connection as per the Govt. regulations.

      * Cell One[url=http://bsnl.co.in/service/mobile.htm]-]GSM 900, 1800

      * Airtel [url=http://www.airtel.in[/url]]- GSM 900, 1800

      * Vodafone [url=http://www.vodafone.in[/url]]- GSM 900, 1800

      * Idea[url=http://www.ideacellular.com/IDEA.portal[/url]]- GSM 900, 1800

      * Reliance Com[url=http://www.reliancecommunications.co.in/Communications/Rm/rm_homepage.html[/url]]- CDMA, GSM 900,1800

      * Tata Indicom[url=http://www.tataindicom.com/[/url]]- CDMA.

      * Aircel[url=http://www.aircel.com[/url]]- GSM 900, 1800

      * Uninor[url=http://www.uninor.in[/url]]- GSM 900, 1800

      * Tata Docomo[url=http://www.tatadocomo.com/[/url]]- GSM 900, 1800

      * Virgin Mobile[url=http://www.virginmobile.in/[/url]]- CDMA, GSM 900, 1800

      * MTS[http://www.mtsindia.in/[/url] - CDMA

    • Internet

      Internet cafes are spread around town and most easily found in the city and residential areas. Charges vary between Rs 5-15/hr. Reliance WebWorld provides Broadband internet centres.
      Indian Railways is offering free WiFi to passengers for a half an hour duration at Secunderabad Railway Station per day. 17 Wi-Fi locations have been set up between the Cyber Towers - Madhapur Police Station area, the Cyber Towers - Kothaguda junction area, and the Cyber Towers - Raheja Mindspace Circle areas. After selecting the public Wi-Fi network, a one time password (OTP) password will be sent to the mobile user, who can enjoy internet services of up to 750 mega bytes (MB) per day.

      For a longer stays with a laptop, it's better to get a Data plan either from Tata Indicom[http://www.tataindicom.com] or Reliance Mobile, which are around Rs 1,000 a month or if you have WLAN (Wireless lan or wifi) enabled laptops. There are many wireless public wifi networks available in Hyderabad for free access to high-speed internet.

  • filter_dramaStay safe
    In 2007 and 2008, Hyderabad has suffered from multiple terrorist outrages in the form of bombings. These blasts have taken place at Mecca Masjid, Lumbini park and at Kothi, places often frequented by travellers. Though the chance that you will be in danger is quite low, you should obviously make your own risk assessment. Rather than physical danger, it is more likely that the intrusive security will dampen your enjoyment of your Hyderabad vacation. Every shopping mall, theatre and palace has metal detectors and security guards patting you down.

    The old city area was historically known as a communally sensitive zone and a venue for religious riots between Hindus and Muslims. It was common for the police to impose a curfew in that area while the rest of the city went about life without any problems. Old city continues to be at the heart of Hyderabad's crime wave and though many tourist attractions including Charminar are in this area, it is best to avoid late night visits.

    Recently riots have been on the rise due to the "Telangana Issue" as there is a reborn old movement to make Hyderabad and the surrounding areas their own separate state,Telangana, independent of Andhra Pradesh. Many alerts have been sent to travelers from various embassies including the American Embassy. But now since the new state has been carved out, it won't be a problem for tourists. However, it would be safe not to discuss this topic with anyone and inflicting your opinion on locals which may shake up things and may be opposed.

    Outside of these, Hyderabad is a rather safe metropolis. Muggings and violent crime are uncommon, most crime involves thefts. Avoid staying out late at night, especially if you are a woman.

    The usual tourist-oriented scams in India are not as bad in Hyderabad as they are in other places. However, foreigners will be hounded for money at tourist sites like the old city. Just ignore the beggars and they will go away.

    Recently chain snatching have become common in the city. One has to be watchful while going into crowded areas.

    Should tourists run into any kind of problem they should immediately contact police at "100" or "108". The police personnel are extremely helpful and for foreign tourists it is even better. One should bear in mind that even traffic police in city are extremely helpful, though they are known for corruption. Traffic police can be found nearly at all major junctions and can be more effective than "108".
    • Emergency Numbers

      Toll Free Number for Medical, Police and Fire ☎ 108

      * Police Control Room 100 (The response is very swift.)

      * Child Line Facility ☎ 1098

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    • Money changers

      Many hotels will change money for you at the front desk. However, they may not offer the best rates.

      It is best to change money at the city-based money changers than the ones located at the airports. You'll find many money-changing operations located in Saifabad, some with door-step service. It's also possible to call them and agree on a rate before the transaction.

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    • Newspapers

      Eenadu is the most popular local language (Telugu) newspaper and also Andhra Jyothy,The Deccan Chronicle is Hyderabad's oldest newspaper, and indispensible if you need to look up classifieds, for, say, renting a house. The Times of India with its new office in Hyderabad has good local content and is increasingly widely read.For events, business listings and movie listings, fullhyderabad.com is popular.Siasat and Munsif are the main urdu newspapers for the urdu speaking population.

      * Eenadu [http://www.eenadu.net/]
      * Andhra Jyothy [http://www.andhrajyothy.com/]
      * Sakshi [http://www.sakshi.com/]
      * Vaarttha [http://www.vaarttha.com/]
      * Deccan Chronicle [http://www.deccan.com/]
      * The Times of India [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articlelist/694880715.cms]
      * Indian Express [http://www.indianexpress.com/]
      * Full Hyderabad [http://www.fullhyderabad.com/]
      * The Hindu [http://www.hinduonnet.com/]
      * Siasat [http://www.siasat.com/]
      * Munsif [http://www.munsifdaily.com/]
      * Namaste Telangana [http://namastetelangana.in/]
      * Hello Hyderabad [http://www.hellohyderabad.com/]

    • Hospitals

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      * After Santosh Nagar. This Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Asia.

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      * Osmania General Hospital Afzal Gunj ☎ +91 40 2460 0122

    • Pharmacy/chemist

      Modern medicine is widely available at pharmacies located around the city.

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    • Books

      Contains many important archives.

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  • filter_dramaGet out
    Eco-tourism
    * [wiki=7ea1434e58519586ec2955848aeab195]Mamanduru Trekking[/wiki]
    *[wiki=b052c8aca26b7b8fa9d1e011987a6b88]Irrukam Island[/wiki] Camping
    *[wiki=6d819f23cf8ba5e8c830a13b233d2de1]Krishna River Lighthouse[/wiki]
    *[wiki=e44b7455bbb9e5e351a3f81f04c766a1]Avanigadda[/wiki]Boating

    * Aalankrita Resort, Shameerpet[url=http://www.aalankrita.com/index.html]]☎ +91 40 5527 0037, +91 40 2780 2020
    * Snow World, - An unique Snow Theme Park, the Biggest in Asia, providing the best Snow Fun Experience ☎ +91 9440082627
    * Located on over 2000 acres, a visit to these film studios can make for a pleasant day trip or weekend visit.

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    * The town is home to the well-known Sri Venkateswara Temple is one of the worlds biggest pilgrimage


    * Home to important Hindu pilgrimage sites.

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    * The beautiful city of lakes and temples.

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    * A hill station famous for its forests and coffee plantations

    * Beautiful ghats and parks located along the Godavari River.

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    * One of the earliest hydroelectric projects in India the dam impounds the Krishna river.

    * The dam is surrounded by beautiful natural flora.

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    * Home to the Narsimha Swamy Temple.

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    * Basara (sri gnana saraswati temple)Adilabad District
    * Vijayawada (KanakaDurga Temple)
    * Vemulawada (Sri RajaRajeshwara Swamy Temple)Karimnagar District
    * Warangal (Bhadrakali Temple)

    * Mantralayam (Sri Raghavendra Matham)

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