The ancient city of Hyderabad, once the Nizamís capital and now the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is the fifth largest city in the country. Sprawled on the banks of river Musi, the City was founded in 1589 by Sultan Dynasty. The city spread over 260 sq. kms and situated 566 metres above sea level. Hyderabad has been described as Panchanami Sangam, a place where five linguistic and cultural streams, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil and Urdu meet. All the cultures that have reigned the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad have left indelible marks on them. The result is a unique cultural amalgam and social blend to which modernism has added its mite by way of major industries, educational institutions and important research and training centres.
There are many Historical places worth seeing like Charminar, Golconda Fort, Qutub Sultan Tombs, Macca Masjid etc.. Other important places to visit are Gandipet Lake, Hussain Sagar Lake, Necklace Road, Salarjung Museum, Public Gardens, NTR Gardens, Ramoji Film City, Hi-Tech City etc.