Hyderabad, the 6th largest metropolis of India, is the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Also called as Bhagyanagar, it is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities, separated by Hussain Sagar, an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562.

Place to see in Hyderabad

Old City
As may be expected, most of the historical attractions are situated in the old city.

• Charminar
• Chowmahalla Palace
• Falaknuma Palace
• Golconda Fort
• H.E.H The Nizam's Museum
• Hussain Shah Wali Dargah
• Mecca Masjid
• Moula Ali Dargah
• Osmania Arts College
• Paigah Tombs
• Purani Haveli
• Raymond Tomb
• Salar Jung Museum
• Toli Masjid
• Qutb Shahi Tombs
• Qutub Shahi Tombs Site Museum

New City

• Archival Museum
• AP State Museum
• Begumpet Mosque
• B.M. Birla Planetarium and Science & Technological Museum
• Birla Mandir
• The High Court of Andhra Pradesh
• Kala Bhavan
• The Kothi Residency
• The Natural History Museum, Nehru Zoological park
• Numaish
• Shahi Masjid

Temples in Hyderabad

• Balaji Temple
• Sanghi Temple
• ISKCON Temple
• Mahankali Temple
• Ujjaini Mahankali Temple
• Peddamma Temple

Lakes in Hyderabad

• Hussain Sagar Lake
• Osman Sagar
• Himayat Sagar
• Durgam Cheruvu
• Shamirpet
• Saroornagar

How to reach Hydrabad

By Bus
Hyderabad International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, is well connected to many important cities abroad. Domestic terminal, N T Rama Rao domestic Terminal, connects to all major cities in India. All private air travel providers operate services from Hyderabad. The both airport are located side by side and are located at Begumpet, about 20 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi services cost about Rs 350 from Airport to Hyderabad city.

By Bus
Andra Pradesh state owned buses connect Hyderabad city with all cities in the state and the neighboring states. Hyderabad is a hub of deluxe, super deluxe, A/C and Volvo tourist buses. Hyderabad is connected by these superb buses to many cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada.

By Train
Secunderabad, one of the twin cities with Hyderabad, is a major station with the head quarters of Southern Railway. Nampally railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India.