Secunderabad
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By plane
Hyderabad's new Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (IATA: HYD) is located 22 km from the city. Note that the old airport at Begumpet is now closed. The sleek and well-organized airport is one of the best aviation facilities in India. The elevated expressway to the airport is now open and takes 20 minutes. Direct international connectivity from Hyderabad is available for many countries. International carriers operating from Hyderabad are AirAsia, Air India, British Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines,Ethiad airways and Thai Airways.
Domestic connectivity is excellent with Indian airlines operating from here including Air India, Air India Express, Indian Airlines, Indigo Airlines, Jet Airways, JetLite, Kingfisher Airlines, Paramount Airlines and SpiceJet.
Once you arrive at Hyderabad airport, one option is to take the air-conditioned buses run by the airport (Aero Express) to three designated points in the city Begumpet (Paryatak Bhavan) Secunderabad (Keyes High School) Hi-Tec City (Opposite Shilparamam) at a fixed price of Rs 150, and two designated points in the city Charminar (City College) Mehdipatnam (Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital) at Rs 120 (travel time runs from 45-100 min depending on time of day and traffic conditions). The buses have a frequency of a bus every 30 minutes between 3:30AM and 11PM and every hour at midnight, 1AM, 2AM and 3AM. You can reach the designated points and then take an auto or metered cab from there.
Alternatively, you can hire metered air-conditioned radio cabs starting from Rs 10 per km (see Get around section) Easy and Meru are approved by the Airport and are available just after exiting the terminal building. For the rest, you need to call and book with a lead time of 15 minutes to 1 hour. These cabs charge 25 % surcharge in the night (ie, Rs 18.75 per km). Beware of taxi soliciting touts at the airport greeting area; they will try to scam you into exorbitant rates.
Hired cars are also available from a booth just before walking outside of the airport. This gives you the advantage of paying in advance, thereby avoiding any disagreements over price.The airport can be contacted on their (toll free for BSNL/MTNL subscribers) number 1 800 419-2008 for all services and enquiries including arrivals / departure information, facilities, transport availability, etc.
By train
Indian Railways has service to Hyderabad from all over India.
There are three major railway stations serving the twin cities: Secunderabad, Hyderabad , and Kachiguda and a minor station at Begumpet.Most of the trains bound for South India and North India originate from Hyderabad,and leave via Secunderabad.
By car
Hyderabad is well connected to other major Metros by road. Bangalore is connected by NH7 and is at a distance of 560 km. The city is 752 km from Chennai (using highways NH9 and NH5) and 800 km from Mumbai (NH9 till Pune and the expressway to Mumbai.) The Bangalore Hyderabad section is part of the North South corridor which is being upgraded to a four-lane divided highway.
By bus
Hyderabad is well-connected to all parts of the Andhra Pradesh and some parts of South India. "MGBS" is the biggest station run by APSRTC (state-run) situated in Hyderabad and JBS / Jubilee Bus station is in Secunderabad.APSRTC runs direct A/C coaches to Mumbai,Bangaluru,Chennai,also A.P tourism runs A/C coaches to,Mumbai,Chennai and Bangaluru,you have to book the tickets in advance. There are many online bus ticketing portals to book bus tickets. Mybustickets is one such portal. Kesineni travels Introduced buses to Mangalore, Coimbatore, Nagpur and Surat
Imliban is said to be the largest bus station in the world. APSRTC has pickup and drop points from various points in the city. In addition, government-run bus services of neighbouring states also run buses to Hyderabad, as do various private companies such as Kesineni Travels It may be difficult to find direct buses from North India.
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Charminar. 9AM-5PM Mo-Sa. Closed on Fridays between 1-2PM for prayers..
Literally "Four minarets", this structure was built at the very spot at which Quli Qutb Shah prayed for the end to the plague epidemic. The Charminar has long been the icon of Hyderabad. The towers rise to a height of 48.7 m above the ground. There is a mosque with 45 prayer spaces located inside in the upper storeys. The structure stands in the middle of a busy road with vehicular traffic, but a pedestrianization project is under way. Atop the minarets, you get a panoramic view of Hyderabad city. At the very bottom of one of the minar, there is a hindu temple, . Rs 5, Children below 11 free (for Indians) Rs 100 (for foreigners) Video cameras are charged Rs 25 extra
Hussain Sagar Lake (Tank Bund),
Necklace Road. 24 hrs. The artificial lake is a historical landmark, built during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1562 by damming the Musi. This forms the boundary between Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Surrounding the lake are various parks, temples, statues and historical buildings. This is one of the few walkable places in the city. At the centre of the lake stands a famous statue of the Buddha installed in 1992. Boat rides to Budha Statue are available from Eat Street and Lumbini Park and fares are low. Free.
Golconda Fort in Secunderabad
This fort is situated about 11 km from the Secunderabad city. The Kakatiyas built this fort in the 13th century. This place has come into view over the years as a popular centre of diamond trade. The historic cannon known as the `Azhdaha Paikarcannon` can be seen on the south-east of the fort. This cannon was used by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. It was capable of firing shots of 40 kg in weight.
Qutub Shahi Tombs in Secunderabad
These Shahi tombs are dome topped and have a square base surrounded by pointed arches. They reflect the third and final stage of the 17th century architecture. These tombs are situated about a kilometer from the fort. These tombs have galleries of one storey and two stories. The original colours of the tiles laid in the domes were blue and green. But most of them have lost the colour today. The visitors are allowed from 09:30 hrs to 16:30 hrs and remains closed on Fridays
Paigah Tombs in Secunderabad
The tombs found here are 200 years old. These tombs can be seen at Santhosh Nagar. These are made out of lime and mortar with beautiful inlaid marble carvings.
Asman Garh Palace in Secunderabad
This impressive palace is located on a beautiful hillock. The name of the palace was derived from the name of its builder called Sir Asman Jah, a noble from the Paigah family. He was also the Prime Minister of Hyderabad state. It is made of granite and arched windows.
Lumbini Park in Secunderabad
This park is comparatively a new one in this old city. A fascinating fountain show is organized here in which waters dance to the music. This show can be enjoyed from18:30 hrs to 20:00 hrs. The visiting hour is from 9:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs. It remains closed on Mondays
Falaknuma Palace in Secunderabad
Sir Vikar Ul Umra built this palace. It was constructed following the Italian architecture. It is said that Nizam IV bought this wonderful palace in 1897. It has been internationally acclaimed due to its majestic beauty. The big halls of this grand palace are studded with precious stones. This palace is situated about 5 km from Charminar and stands on a beautiful hill. Some rare treasures collected by the Nizam are kept here but it is not open to visitors.
Nehru Zoological Park in Secunderabad
This massive park covers an area over 300 acres. It is counted among the largest parks in Asia. It was named after the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Sri Jawaharlal Nehru. More than 300 animal species and numerous captivating birds can be seen in this park. A special attraction of this park is the lion safari, the king of the jungle. This park is also known as `nocturnal zoo` due to the presence of the creatures, which remain active at nights and retire during the daytime. The visitors can see those animals through a special lighting system of the zoo. Pleasure rides on mini-train is also available here. The visitors are allowed entry from 09:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs. It remains closed on Mondays.
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