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−<h1>Hyderabad - Host City</h1>
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−<p>Capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is the fifth largest city in India and has its own
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−distinct culture. Secunderabad is a twin city of Hyderabad and is separated by the Hussain Sagar,
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−an artificial lake constructed in 1562 A.D. The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its
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−natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hills and lakes. It is perched on the
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−top of the Deccan Plateau, 1776 ft. above sea level, and sprawls over an area of 100 Sq. miles.
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−<p>A multitude of influences have shaped the character of the city. Its palaces and buildings, houses
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−and tenements, gardens and streets have a history and an architectural individuality of their
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−own, which makes Hyderabad a city of enchantment. Hyderabad is also known as Cyberabad,
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−owing to the presence of large number of IT companies. All major IT companies from across the
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−globe have marked their presence in Hyderabad by having their offices, development centers or
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−research centers located there.</p>
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−<h3>Map</h3>
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−<p>A Google Map of Hyderabad with prominent places marked can be found here</p>
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−<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116571751012231655985.00045ea3a3aa0272ecec3&ll=17.452566,78.373847&spn=0.013694,0.015235&z=16">
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−http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116571751012231655985.00045ea3a3aa0272ecec3&ll=17.452566,78.373847&spn=0.013694,0.015235&z=16</a>
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−<h3>Climate, Weather and Local time</h3>
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−  <li>Local Time-Indian Standard Time (+0530 GMT)</li>
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−  <li>Summer Temperature-25oC to 40oC</li>
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−  <li>Winter Temperature-11oC to 25oC</li>
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−  <li>Annual Rainfall-400 mm to 2,500 mm</li>
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−<h2>Famous Historical Sites</h2>
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−<div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/golconda.jpg" alt="Golconda Fort" title="Golconda Fort" /></div>
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−<div id="speakerinfo">Golconda fort was founded originally by the Kakatiyas in the 13th
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−century, and was expanded by the Qutb Shahi kings into a massive fort of granite with walls. The
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−fortress city within the walls was famous for the diamond trade and the Koh-i-noor diamond is
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−said to have come from here. One of the most remarkable features of Golconda is its system of
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−acoustics. The sounds of hands clapped in the grand portico can be heard in the Durbar Hall, at
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−the very top of the hill.</div><br /></div>
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−<div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/charminar.jpg" alt="Charminar" title="Charminar" /></div>
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−<div id="speakerinfo">Charminar is the major landmark in Hyderabad, the massive arch built
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−by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 looming at a height of 56 m, is an impressive square
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−gateway with four minarets, to commemorate the end of the plague. The arch is illuminated daily
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−in the evening, an unforgettable sight indeed.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>
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−<div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/meccamasjid.jpg" alt="Mecca Masjid" title="Mecca Masjid" /></div>
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−<div id="speakerinfo">Mecca Masjid is near Charminar, one of the largest in the state if not in
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−India, said to accomodate upto 10,000 worshippers. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building
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−it in 1617 and was completed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1694.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>
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−<div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/golconda.jpg" alt="Golconda Fort" title="Golconda Fort" /></div>
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−<div id="speakerinfo">A little away from Golconda fort are a cluster of tombs. Most of them
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−have intricately carved stonework and are the most authentic evidence of the Qutub Shahi
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−architectural traditions. The tombs erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda.
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−They stand a kilometer north of Golconda fort's Banjara Darwaza.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>
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−<div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/hussainsagar.jpg" alt="Hussain Sagar Lake" title="Hussain Sagar Lake" /></div>
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−<div id="speakerinfo">Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India built by Hazrat Hussain
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−Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 kilometres
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−built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is
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−a large monolithic statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in
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−1992.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>
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−<div id="speaker"><div id="speakerphoto"><img src="/static/img/birlamandir.jpg" alt="Birla Mandir" title="Birla Mandir" /></div>
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−<div id="speakerinfo">Birla Mandir is a magnificient temple built entirely in marble, with
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−great architectural significance. It was built by the Birla Foundation. The temple is dedicated to
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−Lord Venkateshwara. The granite image of the presiding deity is about 11 ft. tall and a carved
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−lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal'
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−are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagstaff in the temple premises which rises to a
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−height of 42 ft. The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkal temple
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−architectures. In its entirety, it is made of 2000 tons of pure Rajasthani white marble. It is built on
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−a 280-feet high hillock called the Naovath Pahad in a 13 acres plot. The construction of the
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−temple took 10 years and it was consecrated in 1976. The temple complex overlooking the
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−southern side of Hussain Sagar, offers a magnificient panoramic view of the twin cities of
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−Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It presents a colorful spectacular sight when illuminated at night.</div><br /></div>
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−<p>The following websites will be helpful to find more information about Hyderabad</p>
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−  <li><a href="http://www.aptourism.in/hplaces.html">http://www.aptourism.in/hplaces.html</a></li>
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−  <li><a href="http://tourisminap.com/tourpack/hyderabad.php">http://tourisminap.com/tourpack/hyderabad.php</a></li>
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−  <li><a href="http://www.hydonline.com/">http://www.hydonline.com/</a></li>
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−  <li><a href="http://www.fullhyderabad.com/">http://www.fullhyderabad.com/</a></li>
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