Background

Hyderabad is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh and being India's 5^th largest metropolis and the 40th largest metropolitan area in the world. It is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique characteristic of a meeting point for northern and southern India, and its multi-lingual culture, both geographically and culturally. Hyderabad has always been a place where Hindus and Muslims have co-existed peacefully for centuries. 

Hyderabad is also one of the most developed cities in the country, and is the emerging IT and biotech hub of India.nbsp;Hyderabad has also been referred to as the second Silicon Valley of India next to Bangalore.

Area                : 259 Sq.Km.

State                 : Andhra Pradesh

Demographics :   About 3.82 million with a population of Muslims, Hindus and Christians

Language        : Teluga Urdu Hindi Deccani

Temperature    : Tropical wet and dry with annual temperature
                           Max: 40^OC Min: 22^OC in Summer
                           Max: 22^OC Min :13.8^OC in Winter

Surroundings Terrain    : Rocky / Hilly

Tourist Seasons : June to February

Airports              : The Begumpet Airport provides international connectivity to South-East Asia,  Europe and North America. This airport provides two terminals, for domestic and international travels.

Attractions
Charminar - the major landmark in Hyderabad with four graceful minarets.

• CharminarMonument – built in the centre of Hyderabad by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591, a commemoration of the eradication of a plague in the region
• FalaknumaPalace - Built by Nawab Viqar al-Umra', a beautiful and stunning piece of architecture

• GolcondaFort - located on the outskirts of the city, Golconda Fort is one of the most magnificent fortress complexes in India.
• SalarJung Museum - houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world.

• Makkah Masjid - a stone-built mosque, immediately southwest of Charminar.
• Birla Planetarium - located in the heart of the city on the panoramic hillock of Nawbat Pahad, the Birla Planetarium is a tribute to the advances made in science and technology.
• Chilkur Balaji - Temple of Lord Sri Venkateshwara. Around 23 km from Mehdipatnam. Special buses and shared Auto Rickshaws are available. It will take apprximately 3-4 Hours for Darshan of Lord on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
• NehruZoological Park - among the largest in Asia.
• Husain Sagar - man-made lake that separates the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
• Laad Bazaar - directly to the west of Charminar, and known for its bangles.

• PublicGardens of Hyderabad - one of the best laid-out gardens in the country with buildings of the State Legislature, Jubilee Hall, etc.
• HyderabadPearls - Many visitors who visit Hyderabad also take time to shop for the famous pearls and bangles sold in the city

• Hyderabad International Convention Centre - Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) is South Asia's first truly world class convention centre located in Hyderabad- the burgeoning business hub of India, This first ever purpose built facility in the country has been conceptualized, designed and created to hold events for people between 50 and 5000. HICC offers state-of-the-art facilities that are comparable to the world's best convention centers across the globe.
  
• Madhapur - Home to the IT world of Hyderabad.