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The capital of India’s Telangana state, the city of Hyderabad rests on the banks of the beautiful Musi River. Hyderabad is a destination rich in tradition, culture, and history, and has a very modern IT sector too. The heart of the city boasts upscale restaurants and shopping facilities, while the outer areas feature plenty of interesting spots, including business centres, traditional palaces, European-colonial structures and plenty of historical sites.

Steeped in history, Hyderabad is the perfect place to explore Southern India’s past. The Old City is where most of the old landmarks are located, the most famous being the Charminar. This mosque is one of the icons of the city, standing at a height of more than 45 metres. Another historic site that cannot be missed in the Old City is Golconda Fort. It is set within a 10km long wall, so tourists will need to set aside a few hours to explore everything.

Hyderabad has many family-friendly parks scattered across the cityscape. Asia’s largest snow amusement park is here, and a range of marine animals are on show at the GoGoa Aquarium. The NTR Gardens is a large amusement park that features various attractions, including haunted houses and mini-trains. This is certainly one popular activity that all families should experience.

Exploration of the many different religious sites in Hyderabad should commence at Birla Mandir, which is one of the most enticing Hindu temples in Southern India. The Balaji Temple is another famous Hindu site that welcomes many thousands of pilgrims annually. The Christian faith is also well-represented. St Georges Church was built in the mid-1800s, making it one of India’s oldest Christian structure.