Hyderabad

Hyderabad is known as the City of Pearls. It is the fifth largest metropolitan city in India and the capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad has a population of over 4 million. The city has been considered as an A-1 city in India, due to its size, population and impact. The 400-year old city with a resplendent history blends the best of various cultural influences.

Today, the old world charm rubs shoulders with technological innovation that is slowly becoming the city's forte. Hyderabad has developed into a major hub for the information technology industry in India. The city is home to the world's largest film studio, the Ramoji Film City as well as the Telugu Film Industry, the second-largest in India, known popularly as Tollywood. It is also a sporting destination with numerous sporting venues and stadia. Various national and international games are conducted here, and the city is the home of the Deccan Chargers, Indian Premier League team.

Hyderabad is an historic city noted for its many monuments, temples, churches, masjids, and bazaars. A multitude of influences has shaped the character of the city in the last 400 years. Residents of Hyderabad are called Hyderabadis. The city is regarded as a blend of traditionality with modernity.