Capital of Andhra Pradesh, also known as the ‘City of Nizams’. Consisting of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the city offers an interesting blend of old and new.
Founded in 1590 AD by Mohammed Quli, the Qutab Shahi king. Hyderabad is an important centre of Islamic culture and boasts of a number of wonderful forts and monuments. Most interesting area of the city is located south of the river Musi, as it is home to Charminar, Salar Jung Museum and lively Bazaars.
On the north of the Musi River, the main shopping centres of the city is situated, that include Abids Circle, Sultan Bazaar etc.
Hyderabad city is one of the leading hubs in India for information technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and the BPO industry.
The city of smiles, of lights, of a thousand faces, endearingly called the Pearl City, Hyderabad offers a variety of tourist attractions ranging from Heritage monuments, Lakes and Parks, Gardens and Resorts, Museums to mouth-watering cuisine and a enjoyable shopping experience.
Some of the tourist attractions include Charminar, Mecca Masjid , Salar Jung Museum, archaeological Museum , Chow Mohalla Palace, Golconda Fort.
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