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We are planning to visit Togo in July. We will be in the country for 5 days. Does anyone know of a reliable Taxi service who can drive us around the country. We have set agenda which starts at the Ghana border to Lome and to the Northern part of Togo and back to the Ghana Border.

We will be visiting Togo in July of this year. We arrive in Accra during the middle of the day. We would like to get to Lome by evening. We will have some luggage as well. What is the best approach for this situation? I have read that one get Togo Visa at the border. How long does it take? If I left at 2:00 PM from Accra will I make it to the Visa office on time? Once you cross the border from Ghana into Togo, how far is Lome? Is it easy to find transportation there? Lastly, is the return back to Accra straightforward. I will have a visa for Ghana as I land in that country

I am from Pune & want to visit Hyderabad after Diwali ,In line with Telangana issue ,Is it a good time visit Hyderabad ?

I am coming to Hyderaad on 3rd August fr some official work. I will be free frm 3rd evening to 5th August evening. Leaving o 5th August back to Mumbai. So can someone suggest me itenary fr all these days. Hwz the weather ther right now? Also are the laser show at Husain sagar & light show at Golconda running in current monsoon season?? What are the timings & rate fr this??

Hi, I am visiting Hyderabad on weekdays. I will be in Bangalore on weekends. I would like to know the following details. What is the best place for Hyderabadi Biriyani (Vegeterian)? Which place is best for Irani Chai? Until what time is the city awake in 24 hour clock? Are there any pubs/bars/places where international branded beer is available? What are the 3 best leisurely places one MUST NOT miss in Hyderabad? (sight seeing). Charminar is on my list as of now. I saw huge Buddha statue on internet. Thanks Bala

Hello all, My work approached me about traveling to Hyderabad for work. I've never been to India before and I am in general a little anxious about leaving the United States. I was curious how Americans are perceived there. I remember seeing some radicals on the news in past years, is this still a reality or are there other security concerns? I guess what I am looking to know, is that should I feel alarmed at all about exploring the city after work? Thanks, CH

Hi ! Iam transiting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport this Month and have a long layover before my next flight. I wanted to know whether there is any place in there, where i can kill my time before my flight. Iam interested in having Shower and Nap Facilities if available. ---- Thanks.

My friend may be traveling to Hyderabad to visit her boyfriend and if the timing is right I may come with her.What are the general costs of things like transportation around the city to see the sights,a quick lunch while out and about,and the costs to get into some of the must see attractions.

hi all, 2 of us families were planning of visiting hyd last week, but postponed the trip due to the telangana issue. we thought we'll go on 5th n stay for a week. now, we r unsure what to do? is ther a lot of trouble der? is it safe? can we just overlook the issue n continue wid our plans? we have a few women n kids as wid us as well.

what is the procedure for visiting Falaknuma palace at Hyderabad.

Is such an address at No.182, Street No. 6 Lakidikapool, Hyderabad,Andhra Pradesh,INDIA-500032 exist?

1. Is taking girl friend compulsory for entering into pub? 2. Can u tell what are the rates to enter the pubs like bottles and chimneys, ahala etc.,

Hi everyone, I'm going to Hyderabad for a week in October, and I would like to know a few things! What will the weather be like? I am usually cold in england so will it be cold in the evenings and warm in the day, or will it still be monsoon? Will i need a waterproof coat!! I am going to take a lot of photographs - are people ok to have their photo taken or do i need to ask them, if so should i pay and if so how much/ I am flying to dubai and on to hyderabad from there - when i am in dubai does anyone know what currency you can purchase things in, as obviously i wont have any dubai money or rupees? Also, when I get to india how do i go about getting some ruppess and how much do you think i would need for a week? I am very very very excited about goign but have a lot of questions! thanks so much!

This sunday Holland is playing Spain in the WK Football and I am by myself in Hyderabad at that time. It is so much more fun to watch football witch other supporters. So, are there any Dutch or Spanish travelers or other people who are watching the game? Where is the best place to go the watch the game? I understood that all the bars close at 12pm. Since the game starts at 11.30pm this is a problem. Please help!!! Regards Rick

I will be spending few days in Hyderabad in June time and have a few questions: - what the weather can I expect? - taking autoricksaw from Mariot Hotel area to Charminar - what price can I expect considering I'm single white tourist :P - being in Charminar area and having some time - what else should I see/visit within walking distance?

While in India, I would like to try hyderabadi biryani. I might visit the city - yes, just for the Biryani. I heard Paradise restaurant there serves good Biryani, also Azizia. Any further word from someone who visited India and tasted the biryani ...or any local from Hyderabad here ..please share your thoughts and tips.

Hey VTers! A friend of mine is going to Hyderabad for a conference and I might as well accompany her (we plan to continue to Kerala later). I wouldn't like to sit in a hotel for a few days straight though. So, I'm wondering, would it be OK for me to walk the streets and discover the wonders of Hyderabad all by myself? Or will it be too much of a hassle? /I'm blonde, quite tall, can throw a punch and swear freely if needed :-D/ No offense, just trying to calculate the odds of survival here :) Birx

Hello, I'm going to be in Hyderbad for a few months this summer as part of a study abroad program. I want to purchase a cell phone both for local use and to stay in touch with relatives and friends in the U.S. Any suggestions and recommendations will be most welcome. Thank you.

Hello all, My husband had some really lovely suits made while he was in Hyderbad. I was wondering if it was possible to have dresses made in Western styles, but using the lovely materials that they have here? Can anyone recommend a dress maker/tailor? Thanks once again for your help Amy

Hello all, I am in Hyderbad currently on busines bit after the assignment ends, I am going trekking in the OOty and around the tea plantations/wildlife sacntuaries in Kerala. Please couold someone recommend a shop or a chain that speialise in outdoor clothing for trekking? or any other shop where it could be bought? This would be in Hyderabad. Many Thanks for your help! Amy

I have to reach below address in hyderabad from chennai. Mangala Kalyana Mandapam Near Venkateshwara Temple B.H.EL-town ship Ramachandrapuram Hyderabad – 502032 Please let me know the exact route.

Hi all, I am going to be living in Hyderabad for a month and was wondering if anyone could recommend any nice yoga retreats near the area? Thanks For Your Help :) Amy

What would be the fares if i take a metered local taxi in Hyderabad for the following locations Panjkuta to Hyderabad university? Secunderabad to Hitec city? Jubilee hills to Sangeet Theatre? Lakdikapool to Sarurnagar? Gacchibowli to Secunderabad?

I am visiting a friend of mine in Hyderabad and I want to know if it would be safe to wear my military uniform my first few days there. I only own one pair of non-military clothes( jeans and a wrinkled t-shirt), and I already told my friend that I would be wearing my uniform. Should I rethink this and wear something else instead or am I just a little paranoid?

Hi - we're coming next weekend for a short visit (Fri-Mon). Was just wondering where the absolute BEST biryani is, the best (local) shopping (no malls!), and the best place for street foods. Any food I should not miss? Also - if we want to do Film City one day (still undecided), will we be able to do the rest of the major sights in a day? Should we travel around by rickshaw or get a taxi for the day? Any other advice appreciated. And finally, is it as hot there now as it is here in Mumbai???

We are planning a VT meeting in October, dates are flexible so we can have as many members as we can. Let me know if any of you VT'ers are interested. Happy travels Ali

Next month I am going to Hyderabad for a real estate seminar, Please tell me the what the best places to visit in hyderabad.

I could sure use some advice. I'm in my later 50s and a few times each year I visit my company's Hyd office which is about 2 miles from the Manohar hotel at the old airport. I hear the new airport is about 20 miles outside of town. How much time should I plan in my schedule to travel from the new airport to the Manohar, (or to the old airport)? Thanks so much! :-) Datojow

Hi to all Globetrotters out there! We might get posted this summer to either Mumbai or Hyderabad. My first thought was "Wow!", but what do I really know in order to make a decision for the next 3-4 years? I did some research on Mumbai, but the internet only gets you so far. We're in Ottawa, so no, I cannot hop on a plane to check it for myself. What I have heard, read, etc. fascinates me extremely! However, we're looking at starting a family, i. e. have a baby while we're over there and the extreme pollution in the major cities scares me. We've been posted to Damascus in the past, which was certainly not a candidate for any environmental awards, but tolerable for 2 years. Can anyone enlighten me a bit? How is the climate in/ around Hyderabad? Is it dry, is it humid (I'm pretty good with heat). Is it a major earthquake area? What about crime? Are there some ex-pats? Bigger hotels, good restaurants, English movie theatres? How about getting about? For any international flights out, where would one fly (which airlines are operating?)? How easy/ advisable are trips by car into the surrounding area? How about catching anything, if one is reasonably careful. Mind you: We're really not the paranoid cliche of North-Americans that spray everything with Lysol, who end up attracting all kinds of things anyways. I'd be so grateful, if someone out there could find the time to answer some of my questions. If there's anything you'd like add, please feel free. It will be greatly appreciated! Safe & happy travelling to all out there! Nally

I would urgently like to know if there are any institutes or places which conduct Classes For Digital Photography in Hyderabad?