Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is a big, lively, overcrowded city. Situated on the banks of the river Musi, the city gives travellers fascinating glimpses of past splendours the legacy of its four hundred year old history. The city is better known as the Istanbul of India. On every street corner, you will see its dualistic character, the coming together of Muslims and Hindus.

It boasts of examples of Qutb Shahi architecture - the Jami Masjid, Toli Masjid and the Hyderabad symbol, the Char Minar. The Char Minar is sometimes compared with the Arch the Triomphe and is located in the heart of the city. The minar is surrounded by the hustle and bustle of market life and the visitors of the Mecca Masjid. Hyderabad also claims to have one of the largest Buddha statues. Some ten kilometres away from the city, the marvellous Golconda Fortress and the tombs of the Quatab Shahi Kings can be visited.

Nowadays, Hyderabad is making great strides in Information Technology and Telecommunications. It is now a big hub for Multinational companies and is rivalling Bangalore in terms of attracting foreign investment and performing the outsourcing work. Moreover, superspeciality hospitals with excellent doctors and low fees are attracting medical tourism to Hyderabad.

Hyderabad has a pleasant climate, a fascinating amalgam of cultures, magnificent cuisine, splendid shopping areas and a variety of things to see and do. It all contributes to making this trip into a memorable one.