Hyderabad
Hyderabad is a big and bustling city but has a lot of charm to offer. The city is notable for its Muslim character and you can find interesting Muslim sites.
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Hyderabad, a destination off the beaten path
Name: Hyderabad
State: Andhra Pradesh
Capital CIty: Hyderabad, also known as the "Istanbul of India".
Region: Andhra Pradesh is a state in southern India, bordered to the north by the states of Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Odisha, to the west by the state of Karnataka, to the south by Tamil Nadu and to the east by the Bay of Bengal.
Population:: 9,305,000 (2016)
Language: Hindi, English, Telugu
Religion: Mostly Hinduism, but there are also Islam and Christianity in small percentages.
Season: Mainly November to May. The climate is tropical. Night temperatures reach about 10 degrees Celsius and during the day the temperature could reach 40 degrees in the months of March - June. The wet season lasts from July to October and is characterized by heavy rains that last for days.
Monsoons: The monsoon period lasts from July to October, mainly in the coastal area.
How to reach and from where: Andhra Pradesh has a large airport, which can be reached from all the major cities in India, such as Mumbai and Delhi.
Types of tourism: Tourism of all kinds. Not very popular among Israelis.
Destinations for a trip to Hyderabad
- Golconda Fort – The fort is located about 10 km west of modern Ai, the main structure of the fort rises on top of a 120-meter granite hill and is completely surrounded by protective walls. The defenses of the fort are designed to prevent elephants from attacking them. The fort also includes a secret underground tunnel.
The tombs of the Qutub Shahi kingsare located near the walls.
- Mecca Masjid Mosque – one of the largest Muslim mosques in the world! And entry is only allowed to Muslims. However, you can take a tour from the outside
- Triumphal Arch – Char Minar – The Triumphal Arch was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb in 1591, as a memorial to the end of a severe epidemic that was raging at the time. The gate has four (Char) tall towers, topped by a minaret (Minar) and four magnificent arches
Birla Mandir Statue – A statue with a historical story. Very interesting. The 17-meter-high statue, 350 tons of white marble, stands on an island in the center of Lake Hussein. The transfer of the statue involved a tragic event, the statue sank in the lake and drowned with it a thousand people. After two years, the statue was pulled out of the lake (by the way, unharmed) and placed on an artificial island in the center of the lake.
Hyderabad Summary
Hyderabad is a large and bustling city but has a lot of charm to offer. The city stands out for its Muslim character and you can find interesting Muslim sites there. The city is considered to be divided into 2 parts: Hyderabad and Secunderabad, separated by the Hussain Reservoir. The city also has a developing high-tech area that, although tourists are not allowed access without a good reason, it is recommended to come and take a tour of the area and be impressed by the "skyscrapers".
