Hyderabad in General

Hyderabad is the capital city and most populous city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city of Hyderabad has an estimated population of about 8 million and regarded as the fifth metro city of India.

Hyderabad is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique character as a meeting point for North and South India, and also its multilingual culture, geographically, culturally and intellectually. Also known as The City of Nizams and The City of Pearls Hyderabad is today one of the fast developing cities in the country and a modern hub of Information Technology, ITES and Biotechnology and Healthcare.

Hyderabad has become a preferred conference venue in India, with many conferences and meetings taking place in the city. The city is home to the world's largest film studio, the Ramoji Film City as well as many historical monuments and modern marvels. The city is also known to be a sporting destination with many national and international games conducted here.

The people here are called Hyderabadis famous for the lip-smacking cuisines and hospitality. Hyderabadi cuisine is a blend of Mughal and Persian cuisine. Hyderabadi Biryani is an iconic dish of the region. Italian, Mexican, Chinese and Continental cuisine are all popular in the city along with typical Andhra and other South Indian cuisine. The city also has some of the best pubs in South Asia and a growing popularity for Trance Music.

Hyderabad has seen an increase in the hopitality sector. Some of the Five star hotels in the city are ITC Kakatiya Sheraton, Taj Krishna, Taj Deccan, Hotel Novotel Hyderabad, Hyderabad Marriott, Tulip Manohar and Hotel Ista.

The city is regarded as a blend of traditionality with modernity.