Overview
Hyderabad is the capital city of South
Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Also called the
?City of Nizams', the city was founded in 1590
by the Qutub Shahi King: Mohammed Quli. Hyderabad
along with Secunderabad forms a twin city, separated
with each other by Hussain Sagar Lake. Bestowed
with a rich culture, Hyderabad presents a find
amalgam of old world tradition and modernity. Hyderabad
is one of the leading IT hubs of the country. Charminar
is the main land mark of the city. Mecca Masjid,
few metres away from Charminar is another attraction.
Other places of tourist interest are Salar Jung
Museum, Hussain Sagar, Birla Temple, Nehru Zoological
Park, NTR Garden, St Joseph's Cathedral, Golconda
Fort, Tombs of Qutub Shahi kings and Ramoji Film
City. Hyderabad is famous for its lively bazaars,
which offer lac bangles, gems and jewelleries,
pearls and kalamkari fabric. Besides, the city
is also known for its delectable cuisines, especially
Biryani.
Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station
Station Code HYB
Arrival and Departure Enquiry
1331
Reservation Enquiry 1345
Station Details Hyderabad Deccan
railway station or Nampally railway station is
one of two major rail heads of Hyderabad. The railway
station is under the administrative control of
the South Central Railways. Hyderabad Deccan railway
station is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
and Chennai and other important places of the country.
Andhra Pradesh Express, Andhra Pradesh Sampark
Kranti Express, East Coast Express, Krishna Express,
Godavari Express and Hyderabad Express are some
of the trains pass through the railway station.
National Train Enquiry System (NTES) and Passenger
Operated Enquiry Terminal (POET) facilities are
provided at the railway station. City buses operate
for various places at a close distance from the
railway station. Excellent accommodation is offered
by the hotels located in the vicinity of the station.
Amenities Facilities available
at Hyderabad railway station include waiting room,
retiring room, cloak room, computerized reservation
office, tourist information centre, Indrail pass,
refreshment room (vegetarian and non vegetarian),
tea stall, book stall, wheel chairs and stretchers.
Distances of major landmarks Airport
(18 km), Secunderabad Railway Station (8.5 km),
Charminar (4 km), Mecca Masjid (4 km), Birla Temple
(2 km), Salar Jung Museum (3.1 km), Hussain Sagar
(4.5 km), Nehru Zoological Park (4 km), Qutub Shahi
Tombs (9 km), Golconda Fort (10 km), Ramoji Film
City (27 km).
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