Hyderabad is a beautiful city that is situated on the banks of river musi. This is the capital city of the Andhra Pradesh state of India that is located in the south India. The city of Hyderabad is called as the 'City of Nawabs' and is known for the nawabi cuisines. The city of Hyderabad has become IT centre of India along with Bangalore and Chennai. Many IT giants like Google and Microsoft have their headquarters in this city.
The city of Hyderabad has a history of more than 400 years when the city was under the firm control of the Nawabs. The city has two parts namely Old city and New City. The Old City has a number of places where the Nawabs had their rule. The new part of the city has a number of IT parks and SEZs along with a number of shopping malls and multiplexes. It is because of this high tech draw, the city is also known as Cyberabad. The Golconda mines that are situated on the outskirts of the city are known for their diamonds.
Culture and Heritage of Hyderabad
Many people who would come here will describe this city as the meeting of the North and the South India. This city has been under the control of the Nawabs for a long time and thus this culture and attitude is reflected in the lives of the people. For those who have come to this city after independence have bought their own culture which have intermixed with existing culture of Hyderabad. In the recent times with the coming of the IT giants and other companies in this city, there has been an influx of a number of young professionals from different parts of the country. This has made the attitude and outlook much more 'modern' than ever before.
Reaching Hyderabad
The city of Hyderabad is well connected by the air, land and rail links. The Rajiv Gandhi international airport is the major airport of Hyderabad that handles all the air traffic of this city. Indian Railways network have their efficient and good connectivity to Hyderabad as there are a number of express and intercity trains that operate to this city. Buses are another important way through which one can reach Hyderabad from neighbouring states.
Attractions in Hyderabad
There are a number of attractions in Hyderabad. The city has two parts, Old City and the New City. If you are coming to Hyderabad for work, then chances are that might have to skip visiting the places in the Old City. We will be giving a brief introduction of the monuments and other places that you must visit when you come to Hyderabad.
Charminar is the iconic landmark for Hyderabad and is a must visit for those who come to this city for the first time.
Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in the city and was built during the 17th century.
Some of the other places that you should visit in Hyderabad are:
- Golconda Fort
- Falaknuma Palace
- Chowmahalla Palace
- Qutb Shahi Tombs
- Hussian Shah Wali Durgah
- Osmania Arts College
- Purani Haveli
