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HYDERABAD, the capital of Andhra Pradesh,
is the fifth largest cosmopolitan city in India, rich in culture,
enduring history and industrial growth. It is unique in being one
of the few cities where tradition and technology co-exist. With
a dynamic leadership, the state is steering the nation to new dimensions
in the fields of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals,
Business Management, Construction, etc. - to emerge as a land of
immense business opportunities.
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Fact Sheet on HYDERABAD
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The city houses several Techno-townships,
Hardware Parks, Software Parks, Apparel Export Parks, Special
Economic Zones and Industrial Promotion Parks.
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Hyderabad is the seat of learning
- has 8 Universities, professional colleges, more than 200 engineering
colleges, the International Institute of Information Technology(IIIT),
the Indian School of Business (ISB), the Administrative Staff
College of India (ASCI), Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI)–
only to name a few.
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Hyderabad is the city of pearls
and pearl ornaments, silverware, saris, ‚'Nirmal' and 'Kalamkari'
paintings and artefacts; unique 'Bidri' handicraft items;
lacquer bangles studded with stones and silk, cotton, handloom
clothing materials.
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The city is also a great tourist
centre for its rich culture, ancient forts and monuments including
the Charminar, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Birla Mandir, Golconda Fort,
Public Gardens, Lumbini Park, NTR Gardens, Necklace Road, Salarjung
Museum, Lad Bazaar, Shilparamam ...
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Hyderabad is well linked to other
cities in India and to International destinations including the
Middle East and South East Asia.
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The City will soon have a modern
international airport that will leverage its ideal geographic
location while also enhancing global connectivity.
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Hyderabad is also home for the
choicest of luxury hotels that are located within 10-km range
of HITEX Exhibition Centre.
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Population
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6.4 Million |
| Literacy Rate % (1991) |
70.7 |
| Total Area |
1864 sq. kms. |
| Latitudes |
17o 20' N |
| Longitude |
78o 30' E |
| Altitude |
536 m |
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Month
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Average Temperature oC
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Average Rainy Days in a Year (Rainfall in
'cm')
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Daily
Minimum
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Daily
Maximum
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January
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14.7
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28.6
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February
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17.0
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31.8
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March
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20.3
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35.2
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April
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24.1
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37.6
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May
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26.0
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38.8
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June
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23.9
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34.4
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8 (9.6 cm Rainfall)
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July
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22.5
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30.5
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11 (16.4 cm Rainfall)
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August
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22.0
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29.6
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10 (17 cm Rainfall)
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September
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21.7
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30.1
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9 (18 cm Rainfall)
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October
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20.0
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30.4
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6 (9 cm Rainfall)
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November
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16.4
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28.8
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December
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14.1
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27.8
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| Source : India Meteorological Dept., Govt. of
India; (www.imd.ernet.in) |
Taj Krishna *****
(A Taj Luxury Hotel) Road No.1 Banjara Hills Hyderabad-34 Tel.040-55662323
Rs.3800 to Rs.22000- (US$120 to 500) plus 15% tax.
e-Mail : tkhbc.hyd@tajhotels.com |
Taj Banjara *****
Road No.1 Banjara Hills Hyderabad-34 Tel.040-55669999 Rs.2600 to Rs.10000
(US$90 to 300) plus 15% tax.
e-Mail : tbhresv.hyd@tajhotels.com |
ITC Hotel Kakatiya Sheraton & Towers *****
Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tel. 040-23400132 Fax. 040-23401045 Rs.3300
to Rs.25000 (US$100 to 500) + 15% tax. e-Mail : mail@welcomegroup.com |
The Tulip Manohar ****
Airport Exit Road, Begumpet Hyderabad-16, Tel. 040-27903333 / 55313333
Rs.2200 to Rs.9000 plus 15% tax.
Email: manohar@hd1.vsnl.net.in |
Taj Residency ****
Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34, Tel.040-55663939, Rs.2900
to Rs.6500 (US$100 to 250) plus 15% tax.
e-Mail : trhbcentre.hyd@tajhotels.com |
Viceroy Hotel ****
Opp. Hussain Sagar Lake, Tank Bund Road, Hyderabad-80, Tel.040-27538383
Rs.2500 to Rs.6500 plus 15% tax (Incl. of breakfast).
Email: viceroy@hyd1.vsnl.net.in |
Green Park ***
Greenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16 Tel.040-23757575 Fax.040-23757677
Rs.2200 to Rs.4450 (Incl. of breakfast).
e-Mail: hyd@hotelgreenpark.com |
Aditya Park Inn International*** Aditya Trade Centre, Ameerpet,
Hyderabad - 38, Tel. 040-55788888 Fax.040-55789999; eMail: api@sarovarparkplaza.com;
Special Rates for Visitors/Exhibitors to HITEX-Superior Single
Room - Rs.1800/-, Superior Double Room - Rs.2100/-, Deluxe Single
Room - Rs.2200/-, Deluxe Double Room - Rs.2500/-; plus 5% Tax
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Hotel Baseraa ***
9-1-167/168, S.D.Road, Secunderabad-3, Tel.040-27703200 Fax.040-27704745,
*Rs.1200 to Rs.2150 (Incl. of breakfast). |
Hotel Golkonda ***
10-1-124, Masab Tank, Hyderabad-28 Tel.040-23320202 / 23320303 Fax.040-23320404;
Executive Single Room - Rs.2100/-, Executive Double Room - Rs.2400/-,
Executive Suite - Rs.2700/-, Deluxe Suite - Rs.2900/-, Extra Bed
- Rs.300/-; Plus 5% tax (Incl. of buffet breakfast),
Email: golconda@nettlinx.com
upto 40% discount on above tariff for HITEX guests
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Kamat Lingapur Hotel ***
1-10-44/2, Chikoti Gardens, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tel.040-27764242
Fax.040-27765151 Rs.1250 to Rs.2100 (US$ 28 to 48) (Incl. of breakfast)
No taxes Email: kamat_lingapur@hotmail.com |
Hotel Harsha **
39 Public Garden Road, Nampally Hyderabad-1, Tel.040-23201188/55631188
Fax.040-23202729, *Rs.515 to Rs.1085 email: harsha@hd1.vsnl.net.in
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Hotel Pearl Regency **
11-5-431, Red Hills, Lakdi-ka-pul Hyderabad-4, Tel.040-55666555 Fax.040-23376004
*Rs.1375 to Rs.1975 plus 5% tax (Incl. of breakfast).
Email: info@pearlregency.com |
Hotel Asrani International *** M.G. Road, Secunderabad-3, Tel.040-27842267/68
Fax.040-27846903, Rs.1100 to Rs.1400/- (Incl. of breakfast). |
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Jet Airways Pvt. Ltd.
Nav Bharat Chambers, Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad-82
Tel: 23401222 / 2790 5851 / 55620161 / 27900118.
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Sahara India Airlines
5-9-62, Fateh Maidan Khan Lateef Khan Estate, Chapel Road
Hyderabad-1
Tel.27907940.
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Air India
5-9-193, HACA Bhavan
Opp. Public Garden, Saifabad
Hyderabad-4.
Tel: 23237243 / 23237244 / 23241383 / 23233119 / 23232747.
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Indian Airlines
Main Booking Office
Opp. Assembly, Saifabad, Hyderabad
Tel:23236902, Booking Office-23299333
Recorded Flight Information - 142
General Flight Information - 140
Reservations - 141
Tele Check in - 27906555
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Telephone
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| Train Enquiry (Manual For Arr./Dep./Fare/Distance)
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131
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| Reservation Enquiry (Manual For Acc./Confirmation) |
135
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| Train Enquiry (IVRS) |
Telugu 1332, (Eng) 1331, Hindi 1333 |
| Reservation Enquiries (IVRS Eng./ Hindi/Telugu) |
1345
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Telephone
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| Imliban Bus Station - Enquiries & Reservation
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24618685/24614406
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| Alighting Point |
24601919
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| Jubilee Bus Station |
27802203
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Cafe Roulette
(Fine Diner for Italian, Indian & Mexican food with well stocked
bar and great music),R K Plaza, Punjagutta, Hyderabad-82, |
Copper Pot
North West Speciality Restaurant, Tulip Manohar, Airport Exit Road,Begumpet,
Hyderabad-16
Tel. 27903333 / 55313333 |
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Gaiety Restaurant,
Viceroy Hotel,
Tank Bund Road, Hyderabad-80
Tel. 27538383
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Peshawari ITC Hotel Kakatiya Sheraton & Towers,
Begumpet,
Hyderabad-16, Tel. 23400132
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Ohri's Cuisine Court
(Fast Food, Gufaa for Peshawari, Mings Court for Chinese, Silver
Metro for Indian), 5-9-30/16-20, Opp. Gandhi Medical College, Basheerbagh,
Hyderabad, Tel. 23298811 / 22,
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Our Place
(Spread over 1.5 acres of natural beauty. events, b'day parties, conferences
etc.) 8-2-602/E, Charan Pahadi, Road No.10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34
Tel. 23353422, |
Once Upon A Time
(Tycoons Buffet Lunch)
Green Park Greenlands,
Begumpet, Hyderabad-16
Tel. 23757575, Fax. 23757677. |
Minerva Coffee Shop
(A/c veg. restaurant, S.Indian, N-Indian,Chinese & tandoor dishes)
6-3-1110, Amrutha Mall, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad-16.
Tel. 23404635 / 23415910.
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Shri Rang Restaurant
(A/c vegetar-ian restaurant)
Kamat Lingapur Hotel
1-10-44/2, Chikoti Gardens, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tel. 27764242,
Fax. 27765151.
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Southern Spice
(Authentic Andhra cuisine along with Chettinad, Tandoori and Chinese)
8-2-350/3/2, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34
Tel. 23353802 / 23353803.
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Spice of Life
(North Indian, Continental, Chinese, Andhra & Hyderabadi)
Asrani International Hotel
M.G.Road Secunderabad-3 Tel. 27842267.
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The Banana Leaf
Authentic Andhra Cuisine Tulip Manohar, Airport Exit Road
Begumpet, Hyderabad-16
Tel. 27903333 / 55313333.
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The Blue Flower Taj Residency
Road No.1 Banjara Hills
Hyderabad-34 , Tel. 23393939
Buffet Lunch Rs.250/per head + 18% tax
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The Jewel of Nizam Hotel Golkonda
10-1-124 Masab Tank
Hyderabad-28, Tel. 23320202 Ext:3446
Exe. buffet Rs.225 per head
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Utsav-The Vegetarian Restaurant
(Multi Cuisine)
221 Tivoli Road, Biligiri Hotels
Secunderabad, Tel. 27720638/55263646
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Nanking Chinese Restaurant
103 Parklane, Secunderabad-3
Tel. 27843634 / 27847120
*Rs.200 to Rs.300
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Szechuan Garden
(Authentic Chinese Restaurant)
Taj Krishna
Road No.1 Banjara Hills
Hyderabad-34, Tel. 23392323
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Wang's Kitchen
(Chinese, Thai, Malaysian)
6-3-456/C/1/2, MGR Estate Model House, Pantaloon Showroom Lane,
Dwarkapuri Colony Lane,
Hyderabad-29 Tel. 23352303
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Atrium Bar Taj Residency
Road No.1 Banjara Hills
Hyderabad-34
Tel. 23393939 Fax. 23392684
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Escape
(The fun place), Green Park
Greenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16
Tel. 23757575, Fax. 23757677
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Hunt Pub
(Pub with cowboys, music & dance)
IInd Floor, Amrutha Mall, Somajiguda
'X'Roads, Hyderabad-82, Tel. 55628784
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One Flight Down
Quality Inn Residency
Public Garden Road
Hyderabad-1 Tel. 23204060
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Out Swinger
Hotel Baseraa, 9-1-167/168
S.D.Road, Secunderabad-3
Tel. 27703200
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Passport Pub-Music Bar
Ramada Hotel Manohar
Airport Exit Road Begumpet
Hyderabad-16 Tel. 27903333/55313333
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Spanish Fly
(Pub Where Attitudes Come Alive) M.G.Road, Secunderabad-3 Tel. 27842267
Fax. 27846903
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Under Deck
(The trendy Fun Pub with International Cocktails/band), Taj Banjara,
Road No.1, Banjara Hills Hyderabad-34
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Also
(Contemporary art from Masters & up-coming artists from Bengal,
Delhi and Hyderabad on display & sale) 3 & 5 White House,
Beside Life Style Store, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tel. 23412047, Fax.
23412682, Email:alsoshop@mail.com
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Cinema Ghar
M.F.Husain's Museum of Art & Cinema, Plot No.55, Road No.12, Banjara
Hills Hyderabad - 54, Tel. 23392602 / 23326085 10 a.m to 7 p.m. ,
Entrance Fees Rs.10/- Tuesday Closed
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Daira-Centre for Art & Culture
(Contemporary, Traditional & Tribal art on display) 200 Banjara
Petals (Old), Road No.5 Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34 Tel. 55598627
/ 23237720 (R), Email: atiyaamjad@yahoo.com Open on all days except
Sundays & public holidays on appointment
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Kala Mandir Art Gallery
(Drawings & Painting Institute and Studio) 6-3-1206 Near St. Francis
College, Begumpet Hyderabad-16, Tel. 23407546 (10 a.m.-1 p.m. &
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday holiday), (Paintings on display)
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Salar Jung Museum
Hyderabad-2, Tel. 24523211
(10 a.m-5p.m. Fridays and public holidays closed)
Entry fee Rs.10/-Foreigners Rs.150/-
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Hyderabad State Museum
Public Gardens, Public Garden Road
Hyderabad-1
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Archival Museum
(A.P. State Archives and Research Institute)
Tarnaka, Hyderabad-7
Tel. 27018371
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B.M. Birla Science & Technological Museum
Adarshnagar,
Hyderabad-63
Tel. 23241067.
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H.E.H The Nizam's Museum
Purani Haveli, Behind Princess Durru Shehvar Children's Hospital
Hyderabad-2, Tel. 24521029
10 am- 5 pm Friday holiday
Entry: Adults-Rs.50
Students & children-Rs.15/-
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Qutub Shahi Tombs Site Museum
Hyderabad-8
Entry fee Rs.2/- 9a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
(Fridays closed)
Tel. 23513410
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Botanical Gardens open for the public at Kothaguda, Entry fees
Adult Rs.10/- & Child Rs. 5/- |
Himayat Sagar 22.5 kms away, runs parallel to Osman Sagar.
It is a smaller tank named after Nizam VII's eldest son, Himayat Ali
Khan. A part near the dam is green and ideal for a picnic and a small
stretch of road on top of the dam can be a pleasant drive or walk.
Tel.3453036
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Indira Park is situated in Lower Tank Bund. Boating facilities
are available. |
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (Chiran Palace Grounds)
situated on Jubilee Hills opposite L.V. Prasad Eye Institute is a
paradise for walkers and joggers. Open from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4
p.m. to 6 p.m. Entry fee Rs 5/-.Annual membership Rs.250/-
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Lumbini Park near Tank Bund has a musical fountain which is
switched on at 7.15 p.m. 8 p.m & 9 p.m. Open all days from 9 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Monday closed |
Mir Alam Tank a reservoir 16 kms away was once the city's water
source. Built by and named after Mir Alam, (Prime Minister of Hyderabad,
1804-1808) this tank is a unique piece of engineering with a mile-long
bund formed by 21 arches. |
Nehru Zoological Park spreads over 300 acres and is one of
the largest in Asia. Large recreational parks, gardens, a mini train
and animal rides, make it an ideal spot for a picnic. 8.35 a.m. to
5p.m. Closed on Mondays. Tel. 24477355 |
NTR Gardens is unique for its topography landscape large scale
use of fibreglass. The 34 acre garden is located next to N T Rama
Rao's Samadhi. With the opening of the garden the surrounding Hussainsagar
has 3 parks Lumibini Park & Sanjeevaiah Park.
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Ocean Park is a family amusement park for people of all ages
with water rides - kiddies pool, dry rides, bumping cars, slam bomb
etc. From 11 a.m.-8 p.m. At Gandipet Near C.B.I.T. College. office
Tel. 23223824 Park 923-233335/6 |
Osman Sagar/Gandipet is 20 kms from the city. This 29 sq. kms
reservoir was formed by damming the waters of the river Musi. Hyderabad
receives some of its water supply from this lake. A popular picnic
spot and weekend retreat with guest house facilities. |
Durgum Cheruvu Lake - Pedal Boating organised by AP Tourism
at Durgum Cheruvu Lake near Madhapur from 10a.m. to 6p.m. Mechanised
Boat-Adult Rs.18/Child Rs.12/-,Water Scooter-Rs.45/per trip. For details
call 23453036
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Prime Time Amrutha Mall Somajiguda, for kiddies. Tel. 23326506 |
Shoppers Stop for Video Games Arcade & Pool Tables. Tel.
27761080 |
Runway9-Go karting on Medchal Road Kompally, 9 kms from
Paradise X Roads. RTC Bus No. 229 Entry Fee Rs.10/- weekdays, Rs.20/-
weekends. Timings: 3p.m.-11p.m. (Mon-Fri) 1p.m.-11 p.m. (Sat,Sun)
Tel.928-232752/232753 Cell.98490 07875/35350 |
Sanjeevaiah Park is a major recreation centre at the end of
Necklace Road. Houses a rose garden, rock garden and a floral clock.
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Shameerpet 24 kms away north of Secunderabad has a deer park
and a lake. Cottages may be rented near the lake through De Lara Resorts
&Orchards Ltd. Tel.928244510/928244520 |
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A.P. Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd. Opp. FDC 3rd Floor A.C. Guards, Hyderabad-28 Tel.
23399416/55510131 Fax.23376990 Email: apttdc@satyam.net.in
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Dept of Tourism (www.aptourism.com) Tank Bund Road, Hyderabad-4
Tel. 23453036 / 23450165 Fax.23453086
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Dept. of Tourism Govt. of India
Himayatnagar, Hyderabad
Tel.27630037 |
Tamil Nadu Govt.Tourism
Sandozi Building, Street No.1, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad-29 Tel.27667492
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Tourism Information Bureau
Opp. Borgu Ram Krishna Building, Secretariat Road, Hyderabad-4 Tel.23453086
/ 23453036
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Jammu & Kashmir Govt. Tourist Office
5th Floor, Chandra Vihar Complex M.J. Road, Hyderabad-1 Tel./Fax .24734806
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Alliance Francaise de Hyderabad
Indo French Cultural Centre
(All translations from French to English and from English to French)
10-2-9, Plot No.9, Road No.16,
West Marredpally, Secunderabad-26
Tel.27700734/27700735/27700736
Fax:27700731, Email: afhyd@sol.net.in
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Hyderabad Translation Bureau
(Scientific, Technical & Commercial Translation services in
all Indian & foreign languages)
1-7-9 Surabhi Sapphire, 303
Opp. Musheerabad Telephone Exchange, Hyderabad-20
Tel.27604654 / 55505400 / 55633221
Fax: 27613355 / 98480 12332
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Ram Reddy Translation of documents in foreign languages
(French-English, Spanish-English)
4-30/A Snehapuri Colony,
P.P.Saroornagar,
Hyderabad-35, Tel.24036466/24031017
Email: ramreddy2000@hotmail.com
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Sharayu Ghurye
(Translation from German to English & need based German courses)
303 Pushpakalyan Apts,
East Marredpally,
Secunderabad-26, Tel.27730561
Cell: 98480 - 20089
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Police |
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| Fire |
101
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| Ambulance |
102
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| Child Line Facility |
1098
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| A.P. Sate Aids Control Society Help Line |
1097 / 24608602 / 24608603 |
| Ask me (for city tel no's) (www.justdial.com) |
24444444
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NIMS, Panjagutta |
23320332/55626922
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| Gandhi Hospital, Sec'bad |
27702222
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| SD Eye Hosp., Mehdipatnam |
23317274
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| Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills |
23607777
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| Care Hospital, B'Hills |
55668888 |
| CDR Hospital, Himayatnagar |
23221221
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| L.V.Prasad Eye Institute, Banjara Hills |
23548267 |
| Mediciti, Adarshnagar |
23237644 |
| Medwin, Nampally |
23202902 |
| Medinova, Somajiguda |
23311122/23311133 |
| Nature Cure, Balkampet |
23731786 |
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Telephone
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Apollo Emergency
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23548888
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| A.P. Centre for Emergency |
24603160
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| Devi Ambulance Services |
23816903
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| Om Sai Ambulance Services |
23703348
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| Pioneer Ambulance Services |
23312145 |
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Telephone
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Apollo Pharmacy
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23233180
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| Health Pharmacy |
23310618
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| Jublee Hills |
23607777 Ext 2020
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| Masab Tank |
23319825
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Telephone
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| Agarwal Packers & Movers |
27710530
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| Goel Packers & Movers |
24503175
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| Reliable Packers & Movers |
27742555
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| Akash Packers & Movers |
64543983
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| All India Packers & Movers |
65216148
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| Shivam Packers & Movers |
64592944
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