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Hyderabad Introduction
Hyderabad was founded in 1586 by Mohammed Quli, fifth Sultan of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty of Golconda. It is the fifth largest metropolis of India, is the state capital of Andhra Pradesh, known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. It has archaeological monuments, some of which are more than 400 years old, palaces, historical buildings, traditional bazaars, lakes and natural rock formations. Some of the places to visit here are Charminar, Golconda Fort, Salar Jung Museum, Mecca Masjid etc.

 
Facts and Figures
Altitude 536 metres above sea level.
Temperature Summer : 40 C (Max) - 30C (Min)
 Winter : 22 C (Max) - 14C (Min)
Language Urdu, Telugu, Hindi, English.
STD Code 040.
Rainfall 89 cms.
Hyderabad History
 Hyderabad, a city with a deep-rooted past lies on the banks of river Musi. It's language and mannerisms still exude it's rich and legendary past. The Nizam's of Hyderabad were known to be one of the wealthiest royal's of the past. The elegant buildings, marbled temples and monuments stand testimony to it. This 400 year old city was named after Hyder Mahal wife of the ruler Quli Qutab Shah. Today Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh and is a cosmopolitan city on the fast track.

 
How to Reach Hyderabad
Air: Hyderabad is connected by air with Ahemdabad, Bhubaneshwar, Kolkotta, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam.

Rail:
Hyderabad is connected by rail with major cities.

Road:
Hyderabad is also well-connected by National Highways. It is connected by road to Banglore(590 km), Visakhapatnam(667 km), Chennai(671 km), Goa (698) km, Mumbai (713 km).
 
Best Season to Visit Hyderabad
The Best season to visit Hyderabad is September and February..
 
       
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