Hyderabad, City in Telangana, India
Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India.
The city was historically known as a pearl and diamond trading centre, earning it the nickname 'City of Pearls'.
Hyderabad is home to multiple film industries, including Telugu Cinema, also known as Tollywood.
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is globally connected, making the city easily accessible to international tourists.
The city features unique Deccani cuisine that blends Persian and South Indian culinary traditions.
Location: Hyderabad district
Inception: 1592
Founder: Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
Population: 9305000
Elevation above the sea: 505 m
Website: ghmc.gov.in
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India.
Charminar is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
The Salar Jung Museum is one of the largest museums in the world, housing a collection of sculptures, paintings, carvings, textiles, manuscripts, ceramics, metallic artifacts, carpets, clocks, and furniture from various countries.
Falaknuma Palace is a grandiose structure that exhibits a blend of Italian and Tudor architecture.
Chowmahalla Palace is a magnificent palace that was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad.
Birla Mandir is a magnificent white marble temple that sits atop the Kala Pahad hill.
Nehru Zoological Park is one of the largest zoos in India, spanning 380 acres.
Makkah Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad, India.
The Chilkur Balaji Temple is a popular Hindu temple located on the banks of Osman Sagar Lake near Hyderabad.
Golconda is a fortified citadel and an early capital city of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
The Buddha Statue of Hyderabad is the world's tallest monolith of Gautama Buddha, erected on Gibraltar Rock in the middle of Hussain Sagar.
