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About Hyderabad Tourism
Once India's biggest and richest princely state, Hyderabad is known for its courtly speech and manners, historic monuments and a distinct cuisine. Today, Hyderabad is India's fifth-largest city, is home to more than 6 million people, and is one of India's
leading centres of Information Technology. Situated on the Deccan
Plateau at a height of 1,776ft, it serves, along with its twin
Secunderabad, as the capital of the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Over 400 years old, the city has been a melting pot of influences - northern and southern, Hindu and Muslim - so that 'Hyderabadi' culture is markedly different from 'Andhra' culture.Founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth sovereign of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Hyderabad was built on the banks of the MusiRiver in a grid format with the help of Iranian architects
Overview of the destination Hyderabad engulfs you in a traditional warmth. Be it the yummy lipsmacking food, the old buildings including the Charminar, the city weaves a magic spell.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Hussain Sagar - Located in the heart of the city, the Hussain Sagar, popularly known as the Tank Bund, not only bridges the twin cities
Activities & things to do Festivals-Shilparamam has become internationally famous for the Annual Crafts Festival that is organised in the first two weeks of March every year. The Lumbini Festival
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. So the best time to visit Hyderabad is between October and February.March to May the city burns like a furnace, the temperature shooting to as
Hyderabad History - This site tells you the History of Hyderabad, Qutub Shahi Dynasty Of Hyderabad, Nizams Of Hyderabad, Chronology of Events and Dates, etc.,
Hyderabad Blog - Blog that tells you Whatz up in Hyderabad, Life in Hyderabad, Weather, Happenings etc.,
Official Websites
Andhra Pradesh Tourism - Andhra Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Andhra Pradesh, List of Tourist Guides in Andhra Pradesh and Weather in Andhra Pradesh.
Official site of Andhra Pradesh - Andhra Pradesh Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Hyderabad with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Charminar: Cultural Hub - Charminar is always on the top of the mind of any tourist visiting Hyderabad. It is a synonym for Hyderabad and the pivot around which the glory and history of the city have developed.
