Welcome to Hyderabad

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Welcome to Hyderabad


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Facts about Hyderabad

Area: 217 Sq KmAltitude: 536 Meters

Climate: Tropical Wet and DrySummer: Max 40 C and Min 22 CWinter: Max 22C and Min 13.8C

Rainfall: 89cm (June to Sept)Best Best Season: June to February

Religion:About 50% of the population consists ofMuslims; there are Hindus and Sikhs also

Exports: Software, Basmati rice and spices,medical transcription and oil exports.

Industries: Electrical fans, cooling systems,software industries, jewelers, pharmaceuticals

and automotive industries.


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400 Years Rich History of HyderabadHyderabad city has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties.

It was during the rule of the Qutub Shahis that the city flourished and many palaces and beautiful monumentsand forts were built, which added to the beauty of the city. Hyderabad was previously known as Golconda.

Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah of the Shahi Dynasty named it Hyderabad. It is said that he fell in love with ahumble courtesan named Bhagmati. He named the city Bhagyanagar after her. After they got married, shechanged her name to Haider Mahal and that is how the city was named Hyderabad. Literally translated,

Hyderabad means the "city of Haider".

Hyderabad flourished during his reign extensively as it became an important trading zone for all the merchantscoming from Asia and Europe.

The fame and abundant prosperity of the Hyderabad city reached the ears of the powerful Mughal rulerAurangazeb who captured and plundered the wealth of the flourishing Hyderabad city. Aurangazeb then ruledthe city of Hyderabad with his newly appointed Prime Minister Asaf Jah. When the Mughal rule came to an end,

Asaf Jah became the ruler of the whole Deccan region, which undoubtedly includes Hyderabad city. In 1798Nizam II, the second Asaf Jahi ruler signed a pact with the British and East India Company that made theBritish troops stay nearby. The British chose a place near the Hussain Sagar Lake and became involved in

building Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad. It was named after the Nizam Sikander Jah.

As India gained independence, the state got its first democratic government and the representatives of its 18million people were initiated to the Constituent Assembly drafting a constitution for free India. For the followingeight years, Hyderabad continued to be a separate state within the union of India. On November 1st, 1956, the

states of India were restructured on linguistic basis. Accordingly, the territories of the state of Hyderabad wereseparated between newly created Andhra Pradesh, Bombay (later Maharashtra), and Karnataka. Hyderabad and

the surrounding areas were added to Andhra Pradesh based on Telugu linguistic majority and that is howHyderabad became the capital of the new state of Andhra Pradesh.


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The Culture of HyderabadHyderabad Culture is an amalgamation of indigenous culture and the culture and mannerisms of the settlers whohave migrated here from various parts of the country and the world.

The population of Hyderabad speaks a number of languages such as English, Hindi, Urdu and Telugu andcelebrates Hindu, Muslim, Christian and a number of other festivals. The lifestyle here is urban and cosmopolite

in its outlook.The Muslim culture has left a profound impact on the city and has greatly influenced the food and language

of the city. Both Urdu and Hindi in the city have been modified by the local lingo and Hyderabadi Urdu isconsidered a dialect specific to the city. Food habits have been inherited chiefly from the muslim rulers. The

cuisine of the natives is traditional south Indian and advocates use of the local ingredients. Rice is the staplefood. The muslim kitchens of Hyderabad, however, produce special meat and rice recipes cooked in strong

spices but are distinct from the Awadhi muslim food habits, in the sense that they employ a lot many moreindigenous ingredients and flavors.

The traditional attire of the city also was either Khara Dupatta suits for the women or Sherwanis for men as courtdictates of the nawabs prescribed or South Indian sarees for women and dhotis for men. These days the

younger generaton is given to wearing salwar suits, shirts, trousers, jeans, skirts and a variety of modern outfitsdepending on the latest fashion trends. Pearls and traditional jewellery in the city is an eternal passion.

Many multinational companies have set up base here and hence the corporate culture of Hyderabad is areflection of global business etiquettes and corporate culture. The younger generation pledge allegiance to a

global village and believe in adopting customs and mannerisms of a cosmopolitan community rather than theirnative communities.


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Hyderabad Language

Hyderabad is the capital city of the Indian state, Andhra Pradesh and is known for its vibrant social life,cosmopolitan and progressive culture and rich traditions and heritage. The city is 5th largest city of the Indiansubcontinent and is the center for IT and biotechnological advances in the country. Not surprisingly, people fromall parts of India and even the world migrate here in growing numbers every year. The natives of Hyderabad thusspeak a number of languages. The more important among these are English, Hindi, Urdu and Telugu. The official

languages of Hyderabad city are Telugu and Urdu.Hindi is the primary official language of India, used in all official and government communication in most states ofthe country. Hyderabad is the hub of the Muslim culture and hence a pronounced use of Hindi and Urdu can benoted in the city. Besides Hindi is commonly used by the many settlers who have migrated from Hindi speaking

states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh,Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal.

English is the associate official language of India and is used in all Government communication with states thatdo not recognize Hindi as an official language. With the opening up of international avenues, growth of global

business and trade links and foreign settlements here, use of English in the city is rapidly growing.Urdu, the Indo Aryan language has been heavily promoted in Hyderabad by the rule of the Muslim Nawabs of theregion. Hyderabad was the hub of the Bahamani kingdom called Golconda and Urdu was the court language ofthe Nawabs. It is a commonly spoken language in the city and influences Hindi in the city. Urdu-Hindi is more

commonly used than pure Urdu or Hindi.Telugu is the native language of Andhra language. Derived from the Proto Dravidian language, Telugu dates

back to antiquity but the Telugu spoken and used in the city these days is heavily laced with Urdu, Hindi andother influences. The language is believed to consist of 28 vowels and 39consonants, 34 conjunct consonants

and 4 special symbols and the script is derived from Brahmi.


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Festivals in Hyderabad

Hyderabad has a rich tradition and culture. All major festivals are celebrated with much gusto in the city. Some festivals are

celebrated all over India while others are specific to only Hyderabad. The festivals are celebrated with much splendor andjoy by one and all irrespective of their caste and religion. Some of the famous festivals of the Hyderabad city are given

below:

Deccan Festival

Deccan Festival is celebrated in Hyderabad on 25th February every year. This festival lasts five days. It reflects the

culture of the Deccan and highlights Hyderabad's culture, arts and crafts, and the famous lip smacking Nawabi cuisine.

Many cultural programs are organized which include Ghazals, Qawalis, Poetry etc. typical of the Hyderabad city. It is a

must see for every tourist visiting Hyderabad in the month of February. This exclusiv

Lumbini Festival

This festival is celebrated to honor the Buddhist Heritage of Andhra Pradesh. The festival is celebrated in Nagarjuna

Sagar and Hyderabad for three days from 2ndF

riday of December every year. The festival provides an insight into therich Buddhist heritage and takes you back in time almost 2000 years back, to a different world all together.e festival is

conducted by the Department of Tourism.

Makara Sankranti

This harvest festival is celebrated for3 days in mid January. The first day is Bhogi that is celebrated with utmost gaiety.

The second day is Sankranti and it is believed that the Sun enters the Makara Rasi (the zodiac sign of Capricorn).

Conventionally, this is considered to be an auspicious day. Many families arrange a doll show and invite their friends and

give alms to the poor. The third day is Kanuma. The community being agrarian in majority acknowledges their gratitude to

the animals that help them in their work. They decorate their bulls and conduct fun games like co

MoharrumMoharrum is celebrated with much fervor and joy in Hyderabad, as the state has a significant Muslim population.

Moharrum is observed by the Shia community of Muslims in honor of the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson,

Imam Hussain, who was killed in a battle in 680 AD. The prophet's son-in-law Ali and Ali's elder son Hassan are also

remembered during this period as they had suffered and died for honorable causes. Moharrum, or the sacred month,

marks the beginning of the Muslim New Year. Muslims also celebrate Milad-un-Nabi in which numerous people assemble

in the holy Mecca Masjid and at Dar-us-Salaam. ckfights, bullfights and ram fights.


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Festivals in Hyderabad

Ramzan (Id-ul-Fitr)

Ramzan is very important festival of the Muslims.T

he holy month of Ramzan is every auspicious for theMuslims the world over and is an occasion for expression of goodwill and friendship. Muslims give 'zakat' duringmonth of Ramzan. Muslims fast for thirty days before the festival. Muslim break their fast with Dates, Water,

Haleem, Dahiwade and other fruits at "Maghrib" (sunset). After fasting for thirty days they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitrfestival.Sheerkhurma is the special dessert made on this day.

Id-ul-Zuha

On this day Muslims sacrifice a goat or Bakr (Urdu) to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, whowillingly agreed to kill his son at the behest of God. This festival coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca.

Prayers are offered in the mosques and the sacrificial meat is then distributed after the Id prayers. Specialdelicacies are prepared and served among family and friends on the occasion.

Ugadi

This native New Year comes soon after the celebration of 'Holi' in March - April. Spring is considered as thefirst season of this native New Year of Andhra. Ugadi is a festival celebrated throughout Andhra Pradesh state.

The festival marks the New Year for Andhra Pradesh and is celebrated with much splendor and gaiety inHyderabad.

Vinayak Chaturthi

The day when Lord Ganesha or Vinayak was born is celebrated as Vinayak Chaturthi. The festival iscelebrated with pious devotion and passion throughout the country. Every year the largest Ganesha idol is set up

at Khairatabad in Hyderabad. The idol sometimes reaches to a height of thirty feet. On the 11th day of

celebration, processions from all through the state congregate at Hussain Sager Lake. The ten-day Ganeshafestival winds up with the submerging of Ganesha idols in the lake.

Diwali

The 'festival of lights' known as Diwali or Deepawali is celebrated all through the country with much passion andzest. The festival is celebrated to mark the returning of Lord Rama of the Hindu mythology to his city after a 14

year-long exile. People in Hyderabad worship the lord along with the Goddess of wealth Lakshmi.


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Getting Around Hyderabad

Like otherIndian cities, Hyderabad suffers from traffic congestion. But now that we have new flyovers in thecity, traffic congestions have reduced to an extent. To solve traffic congestion completely, there are several more

flyovers under construction. Outer ring road and inner ring road work is also under processBuses

Buses in Hyderabad are operated by APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation).

The APSRTC operates point to point bus services which connect all places within the Hyderabad city, with avery good frequency. This enables you to commute quickly between any two places within Hyderabad. There

are currently 4000+ buses in the city running the point to point service.You can board these buses from any place in Hyderabad.

You will find various bus services like; Ordinary Service , Veera ,Metro ExpressVeera and Metro express are luxury and semi-luxury services respectively, and have few stops between any

two points in the city. This enables you to commute quickly between any two places within the city. Where asOrdinary service will stop on every bus-stop.

Auto rickshaw (Auto)

Auto rickshaws are considered the best options for short and long trips in Hyderabad city.

Autorickshaw will charge extra as a "half-return" if you are riding in night hours after 10:00 pm. For example:If a meter shows Rs. 50/- then a half amount i.e. Rs. 25/- will be added, so the auto charge will be Rs. 75/-

(50+25).Cars

The otherbest option available for getting around Hyderabad city is the cars. In Hyderabad you can easily find

both self and chauffeur-driven cars on rent.The typical cost for a day of sightseeing in a chauffeur-driven car, depending on distance and what sort of car itis, ranges from Rs. 600 to Rs. 1000.

car rentals in Hyderabad. Premier TravelsNoori Travels ,City Cabs ,Orange Cabs ,Hussain Travels ,Cel Cabs ,Cosy Cabs ,Dot Cabs ,V-Link Taxis ,Hertz

,Taxee etc


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Sightseeing in Hyderabad

Ashtalakshmi Temple HyderabadBirla Mandir Hyderabad

Buddha Statue (Middle of Hussain Sagar Lake)Charminar Hyderabad

Chilkur Balaji HyderabadChowmahalla Palace Hyderabad

CyberabadFalaknuma Palace Hyderabad

Gandipet (Osman Sagar) Hyderabad

Golconda Fort HyderabadHussain Sagar HyderabadHussain Sagar Hyderabad

Malwala Palace HyderabadMecca Masjid HyderabadMir Alam Tank HyderabadNecklace Road Hyderabad

OsmaniaArts College HyderabadPaigah Tombs HyderabadPurani Haveli Hyderabad

Qutub Shahi Tombs HyderabadRamoji Film City Hyderabad

Rashtrapathi Nilayam HyderabadRaymond Tomb HyderabadSanghi Temple HyderabadShamirpet Lake Hyderabad

Taramati Baradari monument HyderabadYadagirigutta Hyderabad


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Hyderabad Museums

A P Archeology Museum HyderabadA P Archives and Research Institute Hyderabad

B M Birla Planetarium HyderabadB M Birla Science Museum Hyderabad

Cinema Ghar HyderabadGolconda Fort Archeological Museum

Health Museum HyderabadJagdish and Kamala Mittal Museum Hyderabad

Numaish Exhibition Hyderabad

Salarjung Museum HyderabadShilparaman HyderabadState Central Library Hyderabad

Sudharma Hyderabad

Parks and Gardens in HyderabadAnathaGiri Forest Hyderabad

Botanical Garden (Kondapur) HyderabadIndira Park Hyderabad

Lumbini Park HyderabadMahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park

Nehru Zoological Park HyderabadPublic Garden of Hyderabad

Sanjeevaiah Park Hyderabad


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Excursions From Hyderabad

AhobilamAmravatiBavikonda

Bhadrachalam

BhattiproluBhongir Fort

Durgam CheruvuEthipothala Waterfalls

Guntur

KalahastiLeepakshi

MedakNagarjuna Sagar Dam

Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary

Penukonda FortSecunderabad

ShamirpetSimhachalam

SrisailamTirupatiVijayawada

VisakhapatnamWarangal


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Bars & Pubs in HyderabadBlockbuster Pub Hyderabad

Enigma The Lounge Bar HyderabadEscape Bar Hyderabad

Ice Spice Bar HyderabadVintage Bar Hyderabad

Welcome Pub Hyderabad

Where to Shop in Hyderabad

Abids shopping street Hyderabad

Basheerbagh HyderabadGeneral Bazaar HyderabadJames Street HyderabadKoti bazaar HyderabadLad Bazar Hyderabad

Lepakshi City Emporiums HyderabadNightlife in Hyderabad


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Cuisine of Hyderabad

While in Hyderabad, one must make it a point to try out the famous cuisine the city has to offer. Hyderabad boasts of a

wide range of traditional vegetarian dishes, which are tempting to the core. They also have an assortment of typical non-

vegetarian cuisines. Both the categories are rich in spice content and you need to be careful if you are not used to spicy

and tangy food. Though spicy, it is extremely tasty and delicious and is definitely worth a try.

The prominent mouthwatering vegetarian dishes of Hyderabad are the Dahi Vada, Mirch-ka-sabu and Bagaara Baingan.

The Dahi Vada essentially contains spicy and creamy curd in which round pieces of ground lentils have been immersed

after being fried. The mirch-ka-sabu is a delicious vegetarian dish of Hyderabad consisting of hot chilies, which are

immersed in cream gravy.

For all of you who have an active sweet tooth, pamper yourself with yummy sweet dishes like double-ka-meetha (bread

pudding), Gajar-ka-halwa (carrot sweet dish) and Qubani-ka-meetha (apricot pudding).After relishing on the yummy

Hyderabadi dishes one should have a sip of the Iranian chai or tea. This hot drink has a distinct flavor and you can easily

find it in the street side cafes where you can just laze around and enjoy this famous Hyderabadi beverage.

The cuisine of Hyderabad is highly influenced by the Mughals who ruled here. Hence, the cuisine also has some elements

of the Mughlai cuisine. The most famous of all is Mutton Biryani & Chicken Biryani, which is an aromatic assortment of rice,

meat and seasonal vegetables. There is also a wide range of Kebabs to choose from which include Chicken korma,Sheer korma, Sheekh Kebab, Shammi Kebab etc. These special vegetarian and non-vegetarian Hyderabadi dishes are

best enjoyed in the traditional Shahi Dastarkhana or the Royal Dining Hall. It is a conventional dining place where the

ancient royal families relaxed and relished on the Hyderabadi cuisine. It is a 'low chowki ' or wooden bed, on which

cotton mattresses are spread. They are bordered with relaxing supports and soft cushions on the edges. All you have to do

is make yourself comfortable and feel like a Nizam! No meal is complete without the traditional paan, which is betel leaf

stuffed with a mixture of betel nuts and spices which is folded in the betel leaf and held together with a clove.


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Enjoy your meal with

Paradise Restaurant, Paradise Circle, M.G. Road ,Deccan Foods, Banjara Hills,

The Jewel of the Nizam(Hotel Golkonda),Masab TankHotel Niagara, HydergudaCaf Bahar, Himayatnagar

Our Place, Road No 10, Banjara HillsAshoka, Lakdi ka Pul, Hyderabad

Chillies, Punjagutta, HyderabadDeccan Palace,Lakdi Ka Pul, Hyderabad

Degh (Comfort Inn Woodbridge),Lakdi ka Pul, HyderabadDine Hill,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Elixir,Banjara Hills, HyderabadFood Court,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Gaiety (Viceroy),Tank Bund, HyderabadCopper Pot (Tulip Manohar),Begumpet, Hyderabad


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Look forward .

to a comfortable stay..

@ City of Nawabs

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