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Hyderabad is Capital City of Andhra Pradesh State , India.
Hyderabad, the Kohinoor diamond of India, is a legendary city rich in ancient arts, handicrafts and dance. It is a city filled with grand monuments, mosques, temples, minarets, and bazaars that is set against stunning countryside.
Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, the largest state in South India, which extends along the Bay of Bengal coast. Situated on the Deccan plateau this city is ideally suited to begin your tour of South India. The cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad are considered twin cities since they are very closely linked.
Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is a big, lively and traditional 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, which was earlier called as Bhagyanagar, 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(char- four and minar - tower). 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.
Hyderabad Climate
Hyderabad is extremely hot in summer with temperatures around 35-40 degrees Celsius. Winters are mild and pleasant while it is cool and breezy during the monsoon. The climate is pleasant from November to February. The summer months of April and May are uncomfortable due to oppressive heat. The period from July to September is warm, humid and uncomfortable. While traveling to Hyderabad during the summer months, you must carry and wear light cotton clothes while in winter season, especially in December and January, you need to carry some light warm clothes as the mercury dips significantly.
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Hyderabad has typically a hot climate with the temperature exceeding 40 C in the summers. Winters are, however, mild and more tolerable. The maximum temperature in summers is somewhat between 40 C and 43 C. In the month of winters it is between 20 C to 24 C. The mercury may lower down to its minimum of 13 C in the month of December. South west monsoons sets in from June to September. There is plenty of rainfall during this period and accompanied by high humidity. The same is quite low during winter months. |