subject: Visit Hyderabad The City With Memorable Past And Bright Future [print this page] Hyderabad is an eccentric place to travel amongst the many exotic Indian destinations. It is well known as the city of Nawabs and popular for its tasty Hyderabad Biryani. Presently the city has achieved the reputation of major global center for Information Technology. It is the capital city of the Indian state Andhra Pradesh and one of the largest metro cities of India. Travel and tourism in Hyderabad is showing a good hike in recent years. The visitors are having lot of options to choose from the versatile Hyderabad tour packages.
Hyderabad is well connected with the major Indian cities by air, rail and road networks, making it more convenient for the visitors to reach Hyderabad and enjoy visiting the many attractions of the city. Local transportation in Hyderabad is supported with taxis, public transport buses and auto rickshaws. The city is having moderate climate throughout the year and can be visited anytime except monsoon season. The best time proposed to visit Hyderabad is October to March. Instead of just looking for accommodations in Hyderabad you can relax in the heritage hotels which will offer you a royal treatment. These hotels have retained the styles of living enjoyed by the Nawabs of Hyderabad. Apart from the luxury hotels there are number of star hotels, budget hotels and even the cheapest hotels which will provide you a comfortable stay in Hyderabad.
There are many places to visit in Hyderabad like Golconda Fort, Charminar, Birla Planetarium, Nehru Zoological Park, Salar Jung Museum, Shilparamam, Hussainsagar Lake, Hitec City, Taramati Baradari, Chilkur Balaji Temple, and Hyderabad Botanical Gardens. Charminar is the landmark of Hyderabad. With its four rising Minarets, Charminar stands proudly in the old city. It is the best example of Islamic architecture and dignity. Golconda Fort built in 13th century is just eleven km to the west of the city. Dont miss the Golconda Fort Sound & Light Show. Visit the many attractions of Hyderabad like historical monuments, gardens and parks, beautiful lakes, temples of historic importance, wonders of science and modern shopping centers. Shopping places of Hyderabad are concentrated near and around Charminar. The other shopping areas include Basheerbagh, Abids and Nampally.
The attractions of Hyderabad include exclusive pearls, bangles, Irani chai and the all time popular Hyderabad Biryani. For buying good quality pearls one can visit the Lad bazaar or Patar Gatti the two oldest commercial markets where good quality pearls can be purchased. The shops are also dealing in precious stones garnets, topaz, jade and corals. The more famous among the bangles are Hyderabadi Lacquered Bangles, which can be purchased from Lad Bazaar. Irani Chai will be available mostly in the Irani cafes spread over the city. Hyderabad shows strong Mughlai influence especially regarding the cuisine. Hyderabad Biryani is ruling the hearts of food savvy in this state as well as other Indian states. Other popular cuisines of Hyderabad are kabab and khorma.
Ganesha Chaturthi, Moharam, Diwali and Holi are the festivals celebrated in Hyderabad. The nightlife in Hyderabad is mostly dominated by professionals and businessmen. With the growing commercialization and industrialization nightlife has started catching a speed with new hotels, pubs, lounges and bars mushrooming up in Hyderabad. During your next vacations visit Hyderabad to experience the marvels of the historic city.
