The City of Pearls

Hyderabad is the sparkling capital city of Telangana, a South Indian State. It is sometimes referred to as the City of Pearls because initially it was the only global hub of large diamonds and natural pearls trade.

Hyderabad's attractions and festivals

Hyderabad is a welcoming place to visit throughout the year although the best time to travel is October-March when it is warm and sunny. Hyderabad experiences summer from March to June with very hot temperatures. The monsoon season occurs from July to October. The Hindu and Muslims celebrate their festivals in the city on varied dates. Among the liveliest festivals celebrated is Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan, Diwali is celebrated in October (festival of lights), and the Ganesh Chaturthi in August and September. The city is known for its numerous museums and temples such as Masjid Mecca, the magnificent white marble Hindu temple-Birla Mandir, and the lovely Charminar temple that resembles the Taj Mahal.

A few Hyderabad facts

Visas are needed to enter India and passports need two blank pages and a minimum validity of 180 days when applying. Consult a doctor two months prior to departure to ensure routine vaccines and required boosters are received. Recommended jabs are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus. Also, consider vaccines for Diphtheria, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B, Cholera and Rabies particularly if visiting other regions in India.

Arriving and finding your way around

The state language is Telugu. However, Urdu is also widely spoken. The currency in Hyderabad is the Rupee. A fee of around Rs.1,000 termed as User Development Fee (UDF) is charged in many airports on arrival and sometimes it is added to the airfare. The cost of living in Hyderabad is relatively cheap. A restaurant meal costs roughly Rs.250. From the airport, shuttle buses and radio cabs found at the arrivals terminals take visitors to the city. The fares for public transport cost roughly Rs.20. Accommodation varies in different hotels and guesthouses. The cheapest are around Rs.1,000 whereas luxurious ones cost roughly Rs.3,500. Hyderabad receives increasing numbers of business travelers annually since it is an important IT focal point and also a renowned tourist destination.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Chicago Hyderabad	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0801, CX0673 22h 15min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0672, CX0806 23h 05min	Cathay Pacific Airways	?	$709
Chicago Hyderabad	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0126, AI2449 25h 40min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (DEL) AI2464, AI0127 19h 15min	Air India	?	$721
Chicago Hyderabad	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0801, CX0673 22h 15min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0672, CX0806 23h 05min	Cathay Pacific Airways	?	$718

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Champaign Hyderabad	Outbound 04/21/25 2 Stopovers (DFW, DOH) AA3924, QR0730, QR0500 24h 15min	Return 05/19/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, ORD) QR0501, QR0725, AA3694 28h 26min	American Airlines, Qatar Airways	?	$1,299
Champaign Hyderabad	Outbound 04/21/25 2 Stopovers (DFW, DOH) QR2288, QR0732, QR4776 37h 30min	Return 05/19/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, ORD) QR4775, QR0725, QR9275 28h 06min	Qatar Airways		$1,329
Champaign Hyderabad	Outbound 04/21/25 2 Stopovers (DFW, DOH) QR2288, QR0732, QR4776 37h 30min	Return 05/19/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, ORD) QR4775, QR0725, QR9275 28h 06min	Qatar Airways		$1,324

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Dallas Hyderabad Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 04/12/25 2 Stopovers (ORD, DEL) NK0487, AI0126, AI2449 31h 30min	Return 04/27/25 3 Stopovers (DEL, ORD, FLL) AI2464, AI0127, NK0269, NK0373 35h 42min	Spirit Airlines, Air India	$942
Dallas Hyderabad	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0439, LH0752 23h 00min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0753, LH0438 21h 25min	Lufthansa	$958
Best option Dallas Hyderabad	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0439, LH0752 23h 00min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0753, LH0438 21h 25min	Lufthansa	$955

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Newark Hyderabad	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (DXB) UA0164, EK0524 20h 15min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0525, UA0163 37h 40min	United Airlines, Emirates Airline	?	$758
Newark Hyderabad	Outbound 04/28/25 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0106, AI2465 19h 40min	Return 05/07/25 1 Stopover (DEL) AI2860, AI0105 34h 05min	Air India		$774
Newark Hyderabad	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (DXB) UA0164, EK0528 37h 20min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0527, UA0163 32h 00min	United Airlines, Emirates Airline	?	$770

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Best option Washington DC Hyderabad	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0708, QR4778 25h 55min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR4777, QR0707 32h 30min	Qatar Airways	$787
Washington DC Hyderabad	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0708, QR4778 25h 55min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR4777, QR0707 32h 30min	Qatar Airways	$804
Washington DC Hyderabad	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0708, QR4778 25h 55min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR4777, QR0707 32h 30min	Qatar Airways	$792

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