Hyderabad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/hyderabad page 1 separated from Hyderabad by the Hussain most sought after destinations among the Sagar Lake. Hyderabad is known for its tourists. To top it all, it is the home to one of Hyderabad unique culture- the aromatic biryani, the the very popular attractions in the country, Established on the southern banks lilting tongue called Dakkani or Hyderabadi, Charminar. the rich legacy of the Nizams of the river Musi, Hyderabad is a and the stunning Charminar. The region is Hyderabad is one city that still holds its city of rocky terrain that has with also famous for its diamond mines that beautiful old world charm along with the time transformed into a bustling produced some of the world’s most coveted modern day elegance. Remember the metropolitan offering the best rocks- the Kohinoor, the Regent Diamond, sensuous ‘Ooh La La’ song from ‘The Dirty Biryanis ever. The city has one of Famous For : City the Hope and the Orloff. In the last two Picture”; it was shot in the Ramoji Film City the best variety of pearls and decades, Hyderabad-Secunderabad has of Hyderabad. ‘Hero Hiralal’, starring gemstones in the world. Home to  grown into a hub of information Naseeruddin Shah and Sanjana Kapoor had various IT firms and Hyderabad is an old city that has been technology, and is sometimes given the a few scenes shot at the Golconda Fort, known for its rich heritage and culture. An pharmaceutical companies, sobriquet ‘Cyberabad’. Hussain Sagar, and the iconic Charminar. ideal destination for foodies that offers food Some other popular movies that were shot Hyderabad is a hub for commercial traditionally cooked in the Mughal and in Hyderabad are Bobby Jasoos, Wanted, business processes.Some of the Persian style. The large variety of lip The city is also home to the Telugu film Daawat-E-Ishq, and Bewafaa. must-visit attractions in the city smacking biryanis can make anybody's visit industry (predictably called Tollywood), the include Charminar, Golkonda, here just perfect. Hyderabad, the sixth most third largest in the country. Hyderabadis are Vacation in Hyderabad is always a one-of-a- Hussain Sagar, Salar Jung Museum, populous city in India, is the capital of both proud of their city, of the colourful stories kind experience but this is doubled up if you Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Founded in behind its splendid palaces, of the Nizams happen to visit during any of the festivals the late 16th century by Muhammad Quli with their many wives and as many and events. Festivals like the Deccan Ramoji Film City, Nehru Zoological Qutb Shah, it later became the capital of the eccentricities. They love to sip Irani chai at Festival, International Kite Festival, Lumbini Park, Chowmahalla Palace, Birla larger state of Hyderabad ruled by the small joints in the shops around Charminar. Festival and Ugadi Festival. On top of all Mandir, etc. colourful dynasty we know as the Asaf Jahi They love the larger-than-life Tollywood these festivals and events unique to Nizams. The Nizams ruled over Hyderabad stars, who exhort them to buy cola the state, festivals like Holi, Deepavali, Id-Ul- for two centuries till 1948. Their state from gigantic hoardings, and who routinely Fitr, Christmas are also celebrated with included regions of present-day Andhra step out of sprawling mansions in the equal gusto and pomp. List of festivals in Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. In a upmarket Jubilee Hills or Banjara Hills to add Hyderabad is as big as the city itself. famous episode of modern Indian history, in histrionics to the political scene. Also, the 1947, the then Nizam, Osman Ali Khan, city has developed to become a hub for the When To refused to join either India or Pakistan, but IT sector along with the pharmaceutical and This Pdf and its contents are copyright © the following year the state was annexed by BPO processes making it a busy commercial 2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the character and all other marks displayed herein are registered and/or common law trademarks of India by force. Hyderabad’s twin city, city. The wide range of precious and semi- ixigo.com and/or third parties. VISIT Secunderabad, was founded in the early precious stones and pearls and intricate art 18th century as a British cantonment, and handicraft make Hyderabad one of the http://www.ixigo.com/weather-in-hyderabad-lp-1140401 Hyderabad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/hyderabad page 2 Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, large swimming pools, camel rides, fun The museum was actualized by umbrella. 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A  popular amusement park for both Centre, the museum was established to Max: 26.3°C Min: 22.2°C Rain: 158.3mm children and adults, create knowledge about Hindu mythology. Treasure Island Gandipet attracts hundreds Oct of visitors everyday.  From go-karting, Hyderabad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/hyderabad page 3 perimeter is around 10 km. Apart from that, Telephone Exchange, Pathergatti Anaspur Village, Hayathnagar Don't miss out on this one. A visit to there are semi-circular bastions, some of Road, Hyderabad, Telangana 500082, Mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana India Hyderabad doesn't count if you haven’t seen them still sporting cannons on top, 501512, India the Charminar. drawbridges, eight gateways, stables, mosques and temples. Golconda Fort still Charminar in Hyderabad is a monument 4 Golconda Fort have the remnants of the palatial rooms and Ramoji Film City synonymous with the city itself, the four halls. Standing inside one of these will give is India's very own version of Disneyland, spires rising in the sky seem to proclaim to you an idea of the kind of grandeur this with a twist that only Indian cinema can the world of the rich heritage of this ancient place must have had during its golden days. bring! The film city is owned by the Ramoji city. The breathtaking structure, which is at An ingenious example of acoustical group, which is headed by Ramoji Rao, a the heart of the city will mesmerise you engineering can be experienced at the iron famous director of the Telugu film industry. more as you come closer. The four storied spiked Fateh Darwaza, one of the fort Declared as the 'largest film city in the minars are ornamented with ring entrances, spiked so as to prevent elephants world' by the Guinness Book of World formations in the shape of delicate flower from breaking open the gates. A hard clap Records, the place attracts millions of petals. Since there are no official documents made under the dome can be heard as far tourists every year.