Hyderabad City Travel
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city Secunderabad
has over 400 years of history. Hyderabad is a heady mixture of heritage, traditionally
hospitality and a thriving software revolution. A revolution that has already
attracted Microsoft to set its only overseas base here. The fifth largest city
in India and has a population of over 2.2 million. 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.
Legend says that in 1589 Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutub
Shahi dynasty founded a new city along the banks of river Musi for his ladylove,
Bhagmati. The city was then called Bhagyanagar. Later when Bhagmati entered
the royal family, she was honored with the title Hyder Mahal. And Bhagyanagar
became Hyderabad. There are no forests in this district, and this district is
the Smallest district in Andhra Pradesh and the densest one in the whole State.
India's First Cigarette Charminar was produced from Vazir Sultan Tobacco factory
situated at Azamabad area, which has more than a Hundred years of manufacturing
experience on this branded Cigarette. Apart from this Many Public Limited Companies
like B.H.E.L, H.A.L, DRDO, MIDHANI, NFC, ECIL, CITD, HMT etc are placed in this
District.
The major water sources for the twin cities are Singur Project on River Manjeera
in Medak district and Osman sagar on River Musi at Gandipet. Hyderabad with
its rich cultural backdrop is famous for its Bangles and Ivory products. Osmania
University the Oldest one in Andhra Pradesh established in 1919, Jawaharlal
Nehru Technological University, Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University, Acharya
N.G.Raga agricultural University, Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad University
(Central University) are Chief pioneers in educational establishments in the
district.
Accessibility
Hyderabad has a domestic and an International airport at Begumpet about 16 km
from the city. Secunderabad is a major junction and headquarters of the South
Central Railway Zone. The district has an extensive network of National highways
and other roads. It is well connected by road with all the important towns in
the State.
How to Reach
Road : Hyderbad, being Capital city is well conected by Road from all
major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharastra and Orissa.
Rail : Being headquarter of South Central Railway , Well connected from
all major cities of India.
Hyderabad & Secunderabad Rly Stations.
Air : Has international airport.