Hyderabad Travel Guide and Tips

Dec 192012

Hyderabad

Being the capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is the fourth largest city in India and is a major hub of industrial, residential and commercial activity in South East Asia.

Tourist Spots in Hyderabad

Fondly described as ‘The City of Nawabs’, Hyderabad is a crucible of people belonging to diverse religious faiths that are united by history, food & a multi-lingual culture. To explore Hyderabad’s history and tradition, one should visit the following forts, palaces and tombs listed below to get a sense of the city’s evolution down the ages:

Golconda Fort
Qutub Shahi Tombs
Charminar
Chowmahalla Palace
Taramati Baradari
Falaknuma Palace
Paigah Tombs
Ocean Park
Jalavihar Park

Shopping Attractions in Hyderabad

Hyderabad has been a major shopping-centre of India for centuries ever since the Mughal Era and it continued to be so during the British Rule. However, in recent times, the commercial landscape of the city has changed dramatically and one can find stores representing nearly every fashion, accessory and lifestyle brand in these glitzy shopping outlets listed below:

Shoppers’ Stop, Begumpet
Pantaloons, Begumpet
Lifestyle, Greenlands
Westside, Opp LB Stadium
Kalanjali, Basheerbagh
MPM Plaza, Abids

Eating Out in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is quite famous for its vibrant and pulsating nightlife that is perceptible in the bars, pubs and restaurants listed underneath:

RTC Cross Roads
Sweet Nirvana
The Waterfront
Hard Rock Cafe
Hall of Fame
Club 8
Ginger Court
Tamaara
SVM
Kebab-e-Bahar

Hotels in Hyderabad

Those who desire the ultimate in comfort and luxury can choose any of the following luxury hotels in Hyderabad for a luxurious and comfortable stay:

Kakatiya Sheraton and Towers
Taj Krishna
The Oberoi, Bangalore
Taj Banjara
Taj Deccan

Cheap Flights to Hyderabad

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Preferred Airlines to Hyderabad from UK

Airports in Hyderabad

Constructed with an outlay of INR 24.7 billion, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad is a fine mix of world’s best airport facilities and eco-friendly design. The airport extends over an area of nearly 5400 acres and has one of the longest runways in the country.

View the most comprehensive Hyderabad Airport Guide.

Best time to Visit Hyderabad

The best time to visit the city is after monsoons when the weather is quite pleasant and the temperature is just right for a sightseeing tour of the city.

Transport in Hyderabad

Hyderabad has a well developed public transportation system and one can easily get around the city by using buses, cars, autos, motorcycle and trains.