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Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh has a long and illustrious history of 400 years. It served as the
headquarters of the Qutub Shahis and their successors, the Asaf Jahis. Situated on the banks of the river
Musi, this city has many splendors and wonders of rich variety, which keeps the visitors spell bound.
It is a city of alluring contradictions. Here, both the Hindu and the Islamic cultures have co-existed and flourished, simultaneously in perfect harmony. It’s a city, where you witness, the age-old traditional monuments
alongside modern office blocks and shopping centers. There is a mixture of conventionality and modernity, producing a unique blend of spectacular sites.
Further, Hyderabad has a distinct identity of its own, in
amalgamating the cultures of North and South to form a cosmopolitan culture. It represents a miniature India
with different cultures, traditions, languages and customs flourishing together. Hyderabad had splendid
courtly culture and building tradition. All this went to produce immortal monuments that are landmarks of
breathtaking beauty and pristine glory. So come, explore and experience the wonders of this wonderful city.
How to reach:
By Air: Indian Airlines connects Hyderabad with Bhubaneshwar, Bangalore, Mumbai, Calcutta, Delhi, Chennai, Nagpur and Visakhapatnam.
By Rail: Well connected by rail with Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Calcutta, Delhi, Chennai and other cities in India.
By Road: Hyderabad is 568 km from Bangalore, 735 km from Mumbai, 1588 km from Calcutta, 704 km from Chennai, 651 km from Tirupathi, 698 km from Panaji by road.
There are many hotels in Hyderabad to stay. Hotel Basera, Hotel Golconda, Hotel Ramada, Hotel Asrani etc.,
