Hyderabad - Host City

The capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is the fifth largest city in India with an ancient civilization and culture. Secunderabad is a twin city of Hyderabad. The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad are separated by the Husain Sagar, an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562 A.D.

The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hills and lakes. It is perched on the top of the Deccan Plateau, 1776 ft., above sea level, and sprawls over an area of 100 Sq. miles.

A multitude of influences have shaped the character of the city. Its palaces and buildings, houses and tenements, gardens and streets have a history and an architectural individuality of their own, which makes Hyderabad a city of enchantment.

The main languages spoken in Hyderabad are Telugu, Urdu and Hindi. English is widely spoken except in most rural areas.

Hyderabad is one of the most distinctive and historic of Indian cities and is the fifth largest metropolis in India. As the Capital of the State of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad pulsates with life providing a fine blend of the old world charm and hues of the modern world with the exuberant energy and passion of the Gen Next. Here it is that you can savor the rich, yet serene Nawabi culture even as you seamlessly tango with its cosmopolitan rhythm. Hyderabad is known for its social harmony, traditional hospitality and legendary cuisine. It enjoys a central geographic location and is well connected by Air and Surface transport.