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Hyderabad (Telugu: హైదరాబాద్, Urdu: حیدرآباد) is the capital as well as biggest city in the state of Telangana, and formerly of Andhra Pradesh. With a population of 4 million people, Hyderabad is the 6th largest city in India. It is a centre for information technology, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals for the country. Hyderabad also has a thriving film industry. The Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad is the world's largest film studio.

The city of Hyderabad is quite young by Indian standards, being less than 500 years old. It is however located in a site where evidence of human habitation has been found going back to the Iron Age in 500 BC. Hyderabad was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, in 1512. He chose the spot beside the Musi River to ensure amply water supply - a problem he had experienced in his old capital at Golconda.

Charminar, HyderabadCharminar, Hyderabad
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Hyderabad was captured by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1687. He appointed Asaf Jah I as governor. The Asaf Jahi dynasty ruled Hyderabad until a year after India's independence from Britain.

Hyderabad experiences a semi-arid climate. The most pleasant time to visit is between late October to early February. The coldest month is December, with average low temperature of 14.1°C (57.4°F). Summer months are from late February to June, when temperature rises to above 30°C. The hottest month is May, when the average high hits 38.8°C (101.8°F).

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, HyderabadRajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
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Planning your trip to Hyderabad

The new Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) is the main international gateway to Hyderabad. It is located 22 km from downtown, and connected by a sleek new elevated expressway. Budget travelers can fly AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur.

Upon arriving, you can take the airport bus called Aero Express to reach Hyderabad. The fare is between Rs 120 to Rs 150, depending on your destination. Alternatively, you can take a radio taxi. Flag fall at Rs 10 per km. There is a surcharge of 25% at night.

Planning your travel within Hyderabad

There are plenty of auto rickshaws in Hyderabad. The flag fall rate is Rs 12 for the first 1.5 km, and then Rs 7 for every subsequent kilometer. You should insist that the driver use the meter.

Chowmahalla Palace, HyderabadChowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad
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Places of Interest in Hyderabad

  1. Badshahi Ashurkhana
    Royal House of Mourning, built in 1595 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Sha as a congregation hall during the month of Muharram.

  2. Birla Archaeological Museum
    Museum occupying the Asmangarh Palace, the 19th century hunting lodge of the sixth Nizam, it displays sculptures and metal artifacts found in Andhra Pradesh.

  3. Charminar
    Tower block with four minarets, site where Quli Qutb Shah prayed at the end of a plague epidemic.

  4. Chowmahalla Palace
    Seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the ruler entertained official guests and royal visitors.

  5. Falaknuma Palace
    One of the most opulent palaces of the Nizam ruler, built in 1872 by Nawab Viqar al-Umra.

  6. Golconda Fort
    Site of the first capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom, this gigantic fort has an outer wall measuring 10 km.

  7. Hussain Sagar
    A huge man-made lake created in the 17th century.

  8. Mecca Masjid
    One of the oldest and biggest mosque in Hyderabad.

  9. Moula Ali Dargah
    A place of worship built by the Asif Jahis in memory of Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad.

  10. Nizam's Museum
    Museum in a former palace, Purani Haveli, most famous for having the longest wardrobe in the world. The 6th Nizam, Mahbub Ali Pasha, is said to never have worn the same outfit twice.

  11. Osmania General Hospital
    Hospital built in 1925 with spectacular stone architecture.

  12. Paigah Tombs
    200-year-old tombs belonging to noblemen with beautiful marble inlay work.

  13. Raymond Tomb
    Tomb of French mercenary Michel Raymond, who was a close confidant of the second Nizam.

  14. The Residency
    An elegant Palladian-style mansion, now the University College for Women, was originally built by the 3rd Nizam for James Kirkpatrick, the British Resident at his court.

  15. Salar Jung Museum
    Museum whose core collection belonged to the Salar Jungs, the prime ministers of Hyderabad.

  16. Secunderabad
    City that was founded as a cantonment for British troops, today an extension of Hyderabad.

  17. State Archaeological Museum
    Museum with a large and disparate collection that includes Buddhist art, Chola bronzes, Roman coins, even an Egyptian mummy.

  18. Toli Masjid
    Beautiful 300-year-old mosque.

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