Hyderabad to Goa

About the city:

About the city:Beautiful palm fringed beaches, Portuguese architecture, a happening nightlife and peace and tranquility- that’s Goa for you. One of India’s most popular holiday destinations, Goa has something for everyone.

Airports and Railways: The Dabolim Airport lies 29 kilometers away from the state capital of Panaji. The airport is well connected by regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kochi. The two main railway stations in Goa are the Madhgaon Junction (39 kilometres from Panjim), Vasco- Da- Gama Railway Station (28 kilometres from Panjim) and Dabolim Railway station (25 kilometres from Panjim). All these stations are well connected by trains from the rest of the country.
There are various public as well as private bus operators in Goa that provide inter-state and intra-state connections. KSRTC, MSRTC and KTC are some of the government transport corporations that operate from Panaji, Madgaon and Vasco Da Gama. There are also many private bus operators such as Neeta Tour and Travels, Paulo Travels and Naik Tours and Travels that operate bus services to and from cities like Mumbai and Pune.

Hotels and Restaurants: Some of Goa’s finest hotels include Estrela Do Mar Beach Resort, Deltin Suites, Neelam’s The Grand and Resort De Alturas. All these hotels provide comfortable accommodations along with scenic views.Goa is a food lovers’ paradise and is particularly famed for its fresh and delicious seafood. Some of Goa’s most popular restaurants include Mum’s Kitchen, Fiesta, Britto’s and Alfama to name a few. Some of the dishes you must try in Goa include Pork Vindaloo, Crab Xacuti, Kingfish Curry, Goan Prawn Curry and Bebinca.

Markets: Goa has many interesting options for shopping and some of Goa’s popular shopping haunts include Mapusa Market (for spices, fruits and homemade pickles), Anjuna Flea Market (for clothes, footwear, beachwear and local handicrafts), Arpora Saturday Night Bazaar (for spices, carpets and embroidered textiles) and Calangute Market Square (for sarongs, trinkets, metal, leather and clay items).

City Transportation: Taxis are a great way of getting around the city. You can either hire a cab in advance, or book one directly from the airport, or railway station. Another popular way of getting around Goa is by hiring bikes, scooters, or cars. Vehicles for hire are easily available all through Goa and all you need is an ID proof to hire one.

Must-See Places: Some of the places you must visit on your Goa trip are Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Fort Aguada and Chapora Fort.

Climate of Goa: Mid-November to Mid-February are the winter months in Goa and is the most pleasant time to visit. March to May are the hotter months and not many tourists visit during this time. June to October are predominately the monsoon months.

About the city:

About Hyderabad

Hyderabad can be called the city of epithets with the many names it has been given due to its significant trade, food, or produce. Some of its nicknames include the City of Pearls, City of Nawabs, and Biryani City; added to it, owing to the number of tech-based companies here, Hyderabad is also called Cyberabad. Hyderabad is a 400-year-old city, which was established as the capital of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty by Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk, who is credited with building the Golconda fortress from the mud fortress it used to be to the expansive granite structure it became before it fell to ruins during the battle with Aurangzeb. The fortress is 8 km from the present day Old City of Hyderabad. Today, Hyderabad is the capital of the newly established Indian state of Telangana, located on the banks of the river Musi, on the Deccan Plateau. The city is a sprawling metropolitan cluster of shopping malls and tall glass-concrete office buildings. While the current infrastructure development taking place in the city might create traffic congestion and other hassles for tourists, the city will more than make up for the lax with its invigorating sense of warmth and culture and heritage.

How to reach Hyderabad

• Hyderabad By Air

– The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (IATA: HYD) is the main airport serving the city. All major domestic and international carriers operate flights to Hyderabad on a daily basis.

• Hyderabad By Rail

– The Southern Railways of the Indian Railways connects Hyderabad to all major cities across the country by means of superfast trains. The key railway stations in the city include Secunderabad, Hyderabad, and Kachiguda. Most trains traveling to south and north India initiate from Hyderabad and terminate, via Secunderabad, at Hyderabad. Trains run to and fro between Hyderabad and major metropolises like, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

• Hyderabad By Road

– Hyderabad is well connected to the rest of the country by a network of well-constructed national highways, such as the North–South Corridor and the Golden Quadrilateral. The road network makes for a comfortable and convenient drive, either by car or bus, to Hyderabad. The city is 560 km from Bangalore via the NH7. From Chennai, the city is 752 km away via the NH 9 and NH 5, and from the Mumbai–Pune expressway, it is about 800 km via the NH 9.

What to do in Hyderabad

Together with Secunderabad Hyderabad forms what is known as the “twin cities”. Both cities have witnessed years of development, rendering them into the metropolises they are today, although the cities still showcase their rich cultural and historical heritages. Remnants of times past still linger especially in the architectural marvels all around the city. Recently, Hyderabad has begun to compete with Bangalore and Chennai for the crown of India’s IT capital, with Microsoft and Google having their Indian headquarters here. The city has been divided into five zones—east, west, south, north, and central zones—each of which has a different vibe and cultural feel to offer travellers. However, it is assumed that tourists usually do not go beyond the attractions of the Old City.
Here are some of the top places to visit when in Hyderabad:
1. Golconda Fort
2. Qutb Shahi Tombs in Ibrahim Bagh
3. Chowmahalla Palace
4. The Charminar
5. Koti Residency or the British Residency
6. Moula Ali Dargah
7. Paigah Tombs
8. Makkah Masjid
9. Salar Jung Museum
10. Birla Mandir
11. Jagannath Temple
12. Ramoji Film City
13. Chilkur Balaji Temple
14. Nehru Zoological Park
15. Hussain Sagar Lake
16. Laad Bazaar
17. The Rock Walks
18. The KBR National Park

Major Airports in and near Hyderabad

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the main airport serving people taking flights to Hyderabad or from Hyderabad. Major domestic and international fliers disembark here to travel to Hyderabad and other nearby cities.
Major international carriers operating flights to Hyderabad include Air India, Emirates, British Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Air Asia, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Silk Air, Cathay Pacific, and Thai Airways.
Domestic carriers like Air India, Air India Express, Indigo Airlines, Jet Airways, JetLite, Trujet and SpiceJet flying flights to Hyderabad on a daily basis from various cities in India.
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