Founded by the fifth king of Golconda, Mohd Quli Qutub Shah in the year 1589, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad has a history of 400 years. Earlier known as Bhagyanagar, this tourists' paradise will offer you the bets of the two different worlds. In your Hyderabad tour you will get a heady mixture of heritage, traditional hospitality along with the thriving software revolution. The mighty "City of Nizams" welcomes all its visitors with open arms.

Tourist Attractions in Hyderabad
» Charminar : Built in 1591 AD, Charminar was built by Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah to memorialize the eradication of plague.

» Mecca Masjid : This one of the oldest mosques was started by Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah in 1617 and completed by Aurangzeb in 1694.

» Golkunda Fort : Situated about 11 km from Hyderabad, this fort is one of the most impressive among the tourist locations.

» Salar Jung Museum : It is the third largest museum in India. This museum is known for its prized collections belonging to different civilizations dating back to the 1st century.

Getting There
By Air : Hyderabad has an International airport, popularly known as the Begumpet Airport. This airport is well served by government and several private airlines.

By Rail : Hyderabad Railway station is the nearest railway station which is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and to almost all other cities in Southern India.

By Road : Hyderabad is well connected with almost every major South Indian city by road.

Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad

World's largest film studio, Ramoji Film City is located just 60 km from Hyderabad.

Spreaded over a place of 2,000 acres, Ramoji Film City of Hyderabad was inaugurated in the year 1996. The film city is not only the a favorite place for the film makers for its gigantic sets, set construction, shooting stages, movie studios, multimedia and editing suit techniques but also an ideal tourist destination for the globe trotters.

Attraction
This brain child of media tycoon Ramoji Rao is the most sought after destination for filmmakers, TV production units, ad filmmakers, music video makers etc. Dotted with hills, valleys, and lakes, this place allures people from all over the world. This film city boasts full scale city facades resembling urban landscapes in the US and Australia as well as India. The latest addition is the Arizona Army base set whose uncanny resemblance has smitten even an astute critic. See the sets range from Japanese garden to horrified jungle of Africa. Celebrate the eternal beauty of Taj Mahal. Different landscapes, costumes, antiques, furniture, paintings will give the tourists a lifetime experience.

Getting There
Regular bus services are available for the Ramoji Film City tour. City Buses 207, 204A, 205, 205A, 205B, 206, 299, 290S, 290A/F, and 290T travel to the studio. Take the train to the Abids/ Koti/ Dilsukhnagar stop. From there hire a taxi and head to Vijawada Road.