The City of Pearls

Hyderabad is the sparkling capital city of Telangana, a South Indian State. It is sometimes referred to as the City of Pearls because initially it was the only global hub of large diamonds and natural pearls trade.

Hyderabad's attractions and festivals

Hyderabad is a welcoming place to visit throughout the year although the best time to travel is from October-March since it is warm and sunny. Hyderabad experiences summer from March to June where it is very hot. The monsoon season occurs from July to October. The Hindu and Muslim celebrate their festivals in the city on varied dates. Among the liveliest festivals celebrated is Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan, Diwali celebrated in October (festival of lights), and the Ganesh Chaturthi in August and September. The city is known for its numerous museums and temples such as Masjid Mecca, the magnificent white marble Hindu temple-Birla Mandir, and the lovely Charminar temple that resembles the Taj Mahal.

A few Hyderabad facts

A British passport holder requires a Visa while a British citizen with a valid passport can apply for an e-Tourist Visa. The passport needs two blank pages and a minimum validity of 180 days when applying for a Visa. Consult a doctor two months prior to departure to ensure the routine vaccines and required boosters are received. The recommended jabs are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus. Also, consider vaccines for Diphtheria, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B, Cholera and Rabies particularly if visiting other regions in India.

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The state language is Telugu. However, Urdu is also widely spoken. The currency in Hyderabad is the Rupee. A fee of around Rs.1,000 termed as User Development Fee (UDF) is charged in many airports on arrival and sometimes it is added to the airfare. The cost of living in Hyderabad is relatively cheaper compared to U.K. and New Delhi. A restaurant meal costs roughly Rs.250. From the airport, shuttle buses and radio taxis found at the arrivals terminals take visitors to the city centre. The fares for public transport cost roughly Rs.20. Accommodation varies in different hotels and guesthouses. The cheapest are around Rs.1,000 whereas luxurious ones cost roughly Rs.3,500. Hyderabad receives increasing numbers of business travellers annually since it is an important IT focal point and also a renowned tourist destination.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Abu Dhabi Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (BOM) UK0256, UK0869 22h 20min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (BLR) 6E0180, 6E1419 11h 40min	Vistara		£225
Abu Dhabi Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (BOM) UK0256, UK0869 22h 20min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (BLR) 6E0180, 6E1419 11h 40min	Vistara		£229
Best option Abu Dhabi Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 direct EY0276 03h 55min	Return 12/11/24 direct EY0359 04h 20min	Etihad Airways	?	£347

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Bahrain Hyderabad	Outbound 08/12/24 1 Stopover (JED) SV0527, SV0754 59h 35min	Return 12/12/24 1 Stopover (JED) SV0753, SV0526 17h 55min	Saudi Arabian Airlines	£244
Bahrain Hyderabad	Outbound 04/11/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1111, QR0500 05h 40min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0501, QR1110 15h 20min	Qatar Airways	£275
Best option Bahrain Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 direct GF0276 04h 25min	Return 12/11/24 direct GF0277 05h 00min	Gulf Air	£336

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Dammam Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0326, EY0358 18h 20min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0359, EY0575 08h 05min	Etihad Airways		£220
Dammam Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (MCT) OV0214, OV0735 06h 25min	Return 12/11/24 direct IX0929 05h 10min	SalamAir		£223
Best option Dammam Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 direct 6E0086 04h 25min	Return 12/11/24 direct 6E0085 05h 10min	IndiGo Airlines	?	£281

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Doha Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0668, EY0358 23h 10min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (MCT) WY0232, WY0663 26h 10min	Etihad Airways	£238
Best option Doha Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (MCT) OV0236, OV0735 06h 05min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (MCT) WY0232, WY0661 07h 30min	SalamAir	£257
Doha Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0668, EY0358 23h 10min	Return 12/11/24 1 Stopover (MCT) WY0232, WY0663 26h 10min	Etihad Airways	£239

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Dubai Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (KWI) J90122, J90403 13h 25min	Return 12/11/24 direct AI0951 04h 15min	Jazeera Airways		£215
Dubai Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 1 Stopover (KWI) J90122, J90403 13h 25min	Return 12/11/24 direct AI0951 04h 15min	Jazeera Airways		£216
Best option Dubai Hyderabad	Outbound 26/10/24 direct 6E1484 04h 00min	Return 12/11/24 direct 6E1465 04h 20min	IndiGo Airlines	?	£286

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