Hyderabad Tourism, Andhra Pradesh India
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Hyderabad Fast Facts
- State: Andhra Pradesh
- District: Hydrabad
- Famous for/as: Heritage
- Population: 3.8 million approx
- Area: 260 Sq.kms approx
- Altitude: 536 m
- Language: Urdu, Telugu, English, Hindi
- Best Season: Oct - Mar
- Weather: Summer 30-40 C, Winter 14-22 C
- Clothing: Cottons
- Local Transport: Buses, Taxis, Tempos, Auto-Rickshaws
- Pincode: 500
- STDCode: 040, 08413, 08414, 08415, 08418
Hyderabad Info
Tourism & Culture Dept.
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh,
A Block, 3rd Floor Secretariat
Hyderabad - 500 063,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: +91-040-23456717,
+91-040-23450991
Fax: +91-040-23454966,
+91-040-23450068
Director of Tourism
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Tank Bund Road,
Hyderabad - 500 063,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: +91-040-23452492
Fax: +91-040-23453109
Hyderabad, India Overview
Hyderabad, the magical name that brings to the mind's eye visions of royal grandeur and leisurely "Nawabi" (kingly) atmosphere. A Vacationer's delight, this legendary city with a 400-year-old history, of the splendour of Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties, Moghal grandeur, exotic cuisine, and exquisite markets, is world famous for its fascinating contrasts and unrivalled attractions.
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is the fifth largest cosmopolitan city in India. The City thrives with a variety of cultures intermingled into an astounding culture that gives it a distinct identity of its own. This is where tradition fuses with modernity, and heritage structures vie with modern high-rise buildings to add to the beauty of the city.
Located in the heart of the Deccan plateau, 1760 ft above the sea level, Hyderabad has an invigorating climate with awe inspiring prehistoric rocks and natural lakes, along with a variety of flora and flauna.
Hyderabad offers a variety of tourist attractions ranging from Heritage monuments, Lakes and Parks, Gardens and Resorts, Museums to delectable cuisine and a delightful shopping experience. The city of Hyderabad is a shopper's delight! From the world famous pearls to traditional arts & crafts, from textiles of all modern brand names to ethnic wear, the city offers an astounding variety of shopping. Hyderabad is famous world over for its fabulous diamond markets, glass embedded bangles and the delectable "Hyderabadi Cuisine".
It is unique in being one of the few cities where tradition and technology co-exist, a revolution that has already attracted Microsoft and other major MNC's to set their overseas base here. With a dynamic leadership, the state is steering the nation to new dimensions in the fields of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Business Management, Construction, and more - to emerge as a land of immense business opportunities.
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Hyderabad, India History
The city's history begins with the establishment of the Qutb Shahi dynasty when Quli Qutb Shah seized the power from the Bahamani Kingdom in 1512, establishing the city of Golconda. Owing to water scarcity and frequent epidemics of cholera and plague, Quli Qutb Shah wanted to establish a city outside of Golconda. Charminar became the center of this new city and there were four major roads arising from the Charminar along the four cardinal directions.
The wealth and strategic location of Hyderabad and Golconda attracted Aurangazeb. After a tough eight-month siege, Quli Qutb Shah gave in, and in 1687, the Moghul Empire was established. During the Moghul rule, the city experienced partial ruins and lost its importance. However, having no mighty emperors after Aurangazeb, the Moghul emperor soon lost its glory and hold, and then began Asaf Jahi dynasty. Asaf Jah I proclaimed himself the Nizam of Hyderabad and established independent rule of the Deccan. The city regained its importance and became the capital city of the Asif Jahi dynasty until Andhra Pradesh was merged into the Indian Union 1948.