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Andhra Pradesh- Hyderabad |
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Introduction :
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Hyderabad was founded in 1586 by Mohammed Quli, fifth Sultan of the Qutb
Shahi Dynasty of Golconda. It is the fifth largest metropolis of India,
is the state capital of Andhra Pradesh, known for its rich history and
culture with monuments, mosques, temples, a rich and varied heritage in
arts, crafts and dance. It has archaeological monuments, some of which
are more than 400 years old, palaces, historical buildings, traditional
bazaars, lakes and natural rock formations. Some of the places to visit
here are Charminar, Golconda Fort, Salar Jung Museum, Mecca Masjid etc. |
| Altitude |
536 metres above sea level. |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 40 °C, Min 30
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Winter : Max 22°C, Min 14 °C. |
| Language |
Urdu, Telugu, Hindi, English |
| STD Code |
040. |
| Rainfall |
895 mm |
| Best Time to Visit |
September and February. |
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How to get there :
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Air: Hyderabad is connected by air with Ahemdabad, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkotta,
Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam
Rail: Hyderabad is connected by rail with major cities.
Road: Hyderabad is also well-connected by National Highways. It is
connected by road to Banglore(590 km), Visakhapatnam(667 km), Chennai(671 km),
Goa (698) km, Mumbai (713 km).
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Places to Visit : |
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Birla Temple |
Charminar |
Golconda Fort |
Hussain Sagar |
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Mecca Masjid |
Nehru Zoological Park |
Salar Jung Museum |
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Excursion : |
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Shopping : |
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Shopping for bangles in the narrow bazaars of the Old City of Hyderabad is
an experience one should not miss.Hyderabad is also known as the "city of
pearls". Wide range, price and superior quality are some of the factors,
which make the city a true pearls paradise. From cultured pearls to the rare
'Basra', the city has all of them.Jewelers in the pearl markets of Hyderabad
have for centuries combined pearls with the glitter of gold, the richness of
rubies and the ecstasy of emeralds. It is indeed amazing and heartwarming to
see traditional designs still surviving the march of history in the narrow
alleys of the Old City today. Several styles of ornaments using pearls
evolved along with the pearl trade. The 'Satlada' and 'Panchlada Haar' are
seven and five stringed necklaces. They are often interspersed with emeralds
or onyx beads set in nine carat gold. Earrings such as 'Karanphool' and 'Cholaphool',
set with uncut diamonds and pearls, are also very popular. The Bazaars
around the Charmiar are much the same as they were in the pages of history.
Here the fragnance of jasmine and the hot spiced kebabs mingle in the air.
The Laad Bazaar offers pearls and silver filigree work; jewellery, exoctic
or traditional, and gorgeous glass or lacquer bangle sets. |
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