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Top Secunderabad Hotels
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Hotels(33)|Ratings(32)|Reviews(32) Last rated Apr 24th 2013
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Rs. 700
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#2 |
Rs. 1800
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#3 |
Rs. 3900
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Rs. 1200
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Rs. 1999
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Rs. 3200
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Rs. 1200
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#8 |
Rs. 900
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 1200
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| State: Andhra Pradesh | District: Hyderabad |
| Famous for/as: City | Languages: Telugu,Urdu |
| Best Season: Jan - Feb, Nov - Dec | Weather: Summer 20 to 30°C, |
| Altitude: 543 m | Winter 14 to 27°C |
| Pin Code: 500003 | STD Code: 040 |
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Secunderabad is the twin city of Hyderabad, located in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The name of the city was derived from the name of Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. Although Hyderabad and Secunderabad are called twin cities, the cultures and histories of both the cities are completely different.
Secunderabad was a British cantonment, which was founded in the 18th century. Hyderabad Nizam Asaf Jah II was defeated by the British East India Company and had to sign the Treaty of Subsidiary Alliance with British, in order to gain the support of the their troops in 1798 AD.
Secunderabad is situated on the plains, with an elevation of 543 metres above sea level. Most of the area of the city has a rocky terrain and only few areas are hilly. The road that connects Secunderabad to Hyderabad is known as Rastrapathi Road (once known as King's Way) and MG Road (James' Street) via Tank Bund.
There are many places in this city, which are major tourists’ attractions including Spanish Mosque, located in Begumpet, which was built in 1906 by the Paigah Nawabs. The mosque, also known as Mosque of the Moors, is renowned for its Hispanic (Moorish) style of architecture, which is rare in India.
Rashtrapati Nilayam, believed to be equivalent to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, is the office of the President of India during his yearly visit to South India. Trimulgherry Fort, located in the cantonment area, was built in 1867 and is surrounded with a deep trench of around three miles in length.
Apart from these tourist attractions there are many ancient temples, mosques and churches located in this city. Ujjaini Mahankali Matha Temple, Sree Ayyappa Devasthanam Temple, St. John the Baptist Church, St. Mary's Church, All Saints Church, Holy Trinity Church, Sayedani Maa Tomb and Mosque Jama Masjid, etc. are some of the religious sites of the city.
The city is in close proximity to Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. The city has its own railway station, which is the head office of Southern and Central railways. Secunderabad is well connected to various cities of southern India by road.
Secunderabad has a tropical wet and dry climate, which stays hot from late February to early June and the winter starts from late October to early February, which is the best time to visit this place.
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Secunderabad, popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad, is a popular tourist destination in Andhra Pradesh. Secunderabad offers monuments, religious spots and memorials to its visitors, which are steeped in history.
Rashtrapati Nilayam is the prime attraction of Secunderabad, which is considered equivalent to the Rashtrapathi Bhavan of New Delhi.
St. John the Baptist Church and St. Mary's Church are the oldest churches of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, constructed during the British Raj. Holy Trinity Church and All Saints Church of Secunderabad are also popular among the tourists.
Trimulgherry Fort and Victorian Prison in the cantonment area of Secunderabad used to be the garrison fort and military prison during the British Raj.
Spanish Mosque and Mosque Jama Masjid of Secunderabad are some of the most popular mosques in Andhra Pradesh. Sayedani Maa Tomb, built by a son in memory of his mother, also attracts tourists.
Sree Ayyappa Devasthanam Temple and Ujjaini Mahankali Temple are the popular Hindu pilgrim spots in Secunderabad.
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