Hyderabad:

Hyderabad is the fifth largest metropolis city in India with an ancient civilisation and culture. Hyderabad is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. With approximately 6.1 million people (61lakh), it is India’s 5th largest metropolis and the 41st largest metropolitan area in the world. Hyderabad is located on the Deccan Plateau and the Musi River, 650m above sea level. Hyderabad and Secunderbad are twin cities, separated by the Husain Sagar Lake.

Hyderabad occupies a unique position on the map of India. With its confluence of cultures and traditions, the city is often described as a link between the north and the south, and a meeting place of the east and the west. The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hills and lakes. The Hyderabad city is cosmopolitan, and is richly endowed with a variety of cultures. Hyderabad and the surrounding areas of Telangana have a distinct dialect.

The Telugu spoken here has assimilated many Urdu words into it. And the Urdu spoken here is also unique, with some Marathi words and a unique Hyderabad accent, giving rise to a dialect sometimes called as Hyderabadi Hindi. Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique characteristic of a meeting point for North and South India, and its multi-lingual culture, both geographically and culturally. Hence, Hyderabad is considered to be the gateway of southern India. Hyderabad has always been a place where Hindus and Muslims have co-existed peacefully for centuries.

Hyderabad is also one of the most developed cities in the country. It is the emerging information technology (or IT) and biotechnology hub of India. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities, separated by the Hussain Sagar (bound by the ‘Tank Bund’), a manmade lake made during the time of Ibrahim Qutb Shah in 1562. Hyderabad is famous world over for its fabulous Diamond markets, glass embedded bangles and the delectable Hyderabadi cuisine. It has a Hindu - Muslim culture with a number of monuments of historical importance.

Area: 259 Sq.Km.
Population: 38,41,396
Rain Fall: 89cm ( June to Sept )
Tourist Seasons: June to February
State: Andhra Pradesh