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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?

Good Morning...I have a friend doing some business around India at present and he told me that there is something that Hyderabad is known for, and that it comes from the sea. I'm trying to discover what it is, and thought maybe the VT forums could help! Could you help me solve this bit of trivia? I would be very grateful. Thank you! Michelle

Hi all, I am coming to hyderabad for IT training in the begumpet area for 6 months. I need any information on 1.)decent budget hotels to stay for 1-2 days? 2.)a decent lodge/hostel where i can stay??? (preferably with people like me that is outstation people who r working or training in hyderabad)?? Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.

How to reach this place? what are the facilities available there? is it good for corporate picnic\get together? Any interesting places around hyderabad? In the range of 300 kms from hyderabad? Please help. Thanks Santosh

Hello all, I'm from Thailand. we'll have trip for workshop in Hyderabad for 3 day soon (11-15 July, 2007 is my trip) Then host reserved Belson Taj Mahal Hotel in SD road for me, How was it good? condition and situation around this hotel, transportation from Airport. well, for thing to do after in the night. my trip plan to see Charmina and Golcondo Fort, i should asking for Taxi or Tri Chaw to go there? last question how much rupee for Taxi from Airport to Belson taj maha hotel? thanks for all advised and suggestionss. Bye, Vudth.

Hello all! We're in the midst of planning a wedding for my brother in Hyderabad this August (around the 11th). The thing is our entire groom's side is from Bombay and the girl's parents (in Hyd) are unable to accomodate so many of us (say about 50 max). Is there an economic accomodation option available to us? (maybe daily rental villas or something?) Otherwise it would translate into atleast 20 rooms, which would definitely work out to alot! Anyhow, thanks for bearing with my query! hope to hear from someone soon, cause wedding planning is driving me crazy (obviously not on the cards as a profession)! Keep your sun shining, Asia.

Hi Hyderbadians! I carry a (GSM) Windows SmartPhone I use at home in the United States. During past trips to India, I have purchased a SIM when I arrive, normally from AirTel. I have a few questions I'm hoping someone can answer: 1. What is best service provider (prepaid) in HYD? 2. Do any service providers allow you to buy/purchase a "data plan" so I can surf from my phone and keep email up to date? 3. Are the requirements for copies of your picture ID (for me, a passport) and proof of address still necessary when buying one? I'll also be going to Rishikesh & Haridwar afterwards, so I'd like to have at least voice service in those places, too. Thanks!

Greetings - I'll be in Hyderabad on business in early August and am curious if someone can tell me the average temperature - I suspect, HOT! :) Also, this is the rainy season, correct? After I'm done I'll plan on heading to Rishikesh for a little while - Can I pack the same clothes for both destinations, or is Rishikesh so much cooler that I'll need some heaver clothes, too?

Dears, will arrive in Hyderabad and plan to take trip to Jaipur. Q: is there any budget return flight from Hyderabad-Jaipur-Hyderabad? Q: any suggestion which travel agencies to contact once arrived in Hyderabad ? Interested to take package tour, if possible include plane tickets. Thanks

Hi all, Me and 2 of my friends will be doing our summer internship in Microsoft, High Tech City area starting from 14th May till 20th July. We need a place to stay for the period. What will be the best place to stay (hostels or PG or some rental flat)? In which area should I search for it?

Hy, I will do a 3 month internship in Hyderabad or Cochin, in a couple of months. I would like to know which one is the best place to stay for 3 months: everyday life, weather, nightlife, people, things to do in town,.. All your advices are VERY welcome, it'll really help me to make up my mind!! Thanks a lot!!!

Hi, a young relative is relocating to Hyd-Sec'bad area for a job with Satyam along with a batchmate in late June and has no clue abt the city. Need some suggestions/advise......... 1. Best place to hunt for a 2 bed room flat for accomodation in the middle of the city for two females.. 2. Best place to stay for 2-3 days in the Rs 500-1000 bucks budget per night.. 3. How about local transport..do the autorickshaws go by meter or just plain bargaining? What is the meter like say.. starting fare and per km basis and if it is all out negotiations.. what should one charge for say 5 -7 km journey within the city? 4. Best place to look for decent folding cots and other such household stuff for bachelor pad?

Hello I there any Kerala restaurants or fast food places where you can get Kerala Food in Hyderabad? I appreciate your help. I heard that food (eat out in a decent place where you don't get stomach problem for a tourist) is really expensive in Hyderabad. Is that true? I appreciate your help.

I have recently moved to Hyderabad and need to get my car, registered in the state of Haryana, sent here. If I continue to retain my Haryana registration, what do I need to do to continue to drive around in Hyderabad? What is required in case I get the registration number changed to a local number? Thanks.

Hello, I will be travelling to Hydrabad in first week of July and work at High Tech City for couple of weeks.Any reasonable Hotel near by(Not a star hotel). Thanks,

Hello, Anyone knows where I can purchase a samsung mobile phone charger in Hyderabad. I just need the charger alone, I've got the mobile phone with me. Appreciate if someone can help me out before my battery goes flat!! Thanks!!

How I can get to Ramachandrapuram (RC PURAM), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh? Do anybody knows how to reach Ramachandrapuram (RC PURAM), the exact route? I know how to reach Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. But dont know how to reach Ramachandrapuram (RC PURAM) from there? Can anybody help me? And also are there any hotels in Ramachandrapuram (RC PURAM) where I can live? Not any 5 or 4 star hotels, I cant afford those. I want cheap hotels who are clean in food and provides clean beds too, and ofcourse bathroom. Do anybody has the answers? Can someone help me?????

I have been in Hyd for more than couple of months. - I like photography. Is photography allowed in or outside of some places? I'd like to take some pictures (at night time) of Golconda Fort and Birla Mandir for example. I've seen that they are beautiful at night. - I want to go to clubs/pubs. However from advertisement I saw on newspaper or somewhere, they allow only couples. Will they allow me (alone) in? Is it common to ask girls outside of those places (if exist) to accompany? Or maybe 2-4 men (office colleagues)? - What are recommended & popular places nearby Hyd I can visit, say for a day trip or on weekend? Maybe some kind of resorts, beautiful hills, fishing on lakes, forest, etc.

hi i am a single guy about to relocate to hyderabad . is it a very conservative place ? Is it like mumbai where people will not unnecesarily interfere in your personal life . Are there good discos and pubs . thanks in advance

Hi, i am a gujrati boy coming there in june for a software company located in Madhapur.and looking for information about accommodation, specially about gujrati food nearby and most important is friends. The software guys, please tell me about ur experience.if anyone can give me a suggetion from arriving at hydearabad to be there at MAdhapur and be settled . See you there in june. Thanks, Nirav Shah

What's the most comfortble and safe overnight bus for a woman to take from Hyderabad to Chennai? Preferrably leaving from Begumpet (Yatri Nivas)

What's the most comfortble and safe overnight bus for a woman to take from Hyderabad to Chennai? Preferrably leaving from Begumpet (Yatri Nivas)

Hello Friends, Please let me know the travel time from Tarnaka cross roads to Hi-Tech City. Regards,

hi, i would like to know the fares regarding a birthday party for my relative's kid which includes around 100 people in a star hotel of hyderabad,india.

I am planning to buy some decorative items and clothing for my family.I will be visiting hyderabad in April for one month.Can somebody suggest some best wholesale places where I can buy for reasonable prices?