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at a Glance
Hyderabad, the magical
name that brings to the mind's eye visions of royal grandeur and leisurely
"Nawabi" (kingly) atmosphere. A Vacationer's delight, this
legendary city with a 400-year-old history, of the splendour of Qutb Shahi
and Asaf Jahi dynasties, Moghal grandeur, exotic cuisine, and exquisite
markets, is world famous for its fascinating contrasts and unrivalled
attractions.
Hyderabad,
the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is the fifth largest cosmopolitan city in
India.
The City thrives with a variety of cultures intermingled into an
astounding culture that gives it a distinct identity of its own. This is
where tradition fuses with modernity, and heritage structures vie with
modern high-rise buildings to add to the beauty of the city.
Located in the heart of the Deccan plateau, 1760 ft above the sea
level, Hyderabad has an invigorating climate with awe inspiring
prehistoric rocks and natural lakes, along with a variety of flora and
flauna.
Hyderabad offers a variety of tourist attractions ranging from Heritage
monuments, Lakes and Parks, Gardens and Resorts, Museums to delectable
cuisine and a delightful shopping experience. The city of Hyderabad is a
shopper's delight! From the world famous pearls to traditional arts &
crafts, from textiles of all modern brand names to ethnic wear, the city
offers an astounding variety of shopping. Hyderabad is famous world over
for its fabulous diamond markets, glass embedded bangles and the
delectable "Hyderabadi Cuisine".
It
is unique in being one of the few cities where tradition and technology
co-exist, a revolution that has already attracted Microsoft and other
major MNC's to set their overseas base here. With a dynamic leadership,
the state is steering the nation to new dimensions in the fields of
Information Technology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Business
Management, Construction, and more - to emerge as a land of immense
business opportunities.
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