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Hyderabad, Telangana

Hyderabad is Telangana's capital and one of India's most layered cities - four-hundred-year-old monuments like Charminar and Golconda Fort sit alongside the glass towers of HITEC City and Gachibowli. It's known for its Deccan cuisine, especially Hyderabadi biryani and Irani chai, and for a pace that many visitors find noticeably easier than other large Indian metros. Travellers arrive for IT work in the western corridor, for pilgrimage and heritage tourism around the Old City, for medical treatment at the city's major hospitals, and for family trips to Ramoji Film City. The city splits roughly into the historic Old City in the south, the central business districts around Banjara Hills and Begumpet, and the newer tech belt to the west.
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Hyderabad is Telangana's capital and one of India's most layered cities - four-hundred-year-old monuments like Charminar and Golconda Fort sit alongside the glass towers of HITEC City and Gachibowli. It's known for its Deccan cuisine, especially Hyderabadi biryani and Irani chai, and for a pace that many visitors find noticeably easier than other large Indian metros. Travellers arrive for IT work in the western corridor, for pilgrimage and heritage tourism around the Old City, for medical treatment at the city's major hospitals, and for family trips to Ramoji Film City. The city splits roughly into the historic Old City in the south, the central business districts around Banjara Hills and Begumpet, and the newer tech belt to the west.
State: Telangana Famous for: Charminar

Frequently asked questions

Which area of Hyderabad should I stay in?

For IT work, stay in Gachibowli, Madhapur, HITEC City or Kondapur. For heritage sightseeing around Charminar and the Old City, Abids or Charminar itself are closest. Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills sit centrally between the two. Secunderabad is best if you're arriving by train.

What is the best time to visit Hyderabad?

October to February is the most comfortable, with mild days and cool evenings. Summers from March to May get very hot, often above 40°C, so plan sightseeing for early morning or evening.

How far is Hyderabad airport from the city?

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is at Shamshabad, south-west of the city. It's well connected by expressway, but allow extra time if you're heading to the northern or eastern parts of the city.

Is Hyderabad good for a family trip?

Yes - Ramoji Film City, Hussain Sagar, the zoo and the city's museums make it one of the more family-friendly metros in India, and getting around is generally easier than in larger cities.

What food is Hyderabad known for?

Hyderabadi biryani is the obvious one, along with haleem during Ramzan, Irani chai and Osmania biscuits at the city's old Irani cafes, and Deccan-style kebabs.

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