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 03/02/25 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0010, EY0358 18h 50min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0353, EY0009 39h 55min	Etihad Airways	?	$695
Chicago Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0010, EY0358 18h 50min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0353, EY0009 39h 55min	Etihad Airways		$739
Chicago Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0010, EY0352 25h 50min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0353, EY0009 39h 55min	Etihad Airways		$704

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Champaign Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 2 Stopovers (ORD, AUH) AA3609, EY0010, EY0358 25h 36min	Return 03/07/25 2 Stopovers (AUH, ORD) EY0359, EY0009, AA3694 35h 26min	American Airlines, Etihad Airways		$972
Champaign Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 2 Stopovers (ORD, AUH) AA3609, EY0010, EY0352 32h 36min	Return 03/07/25 2 Stopovers (AUH, ORD) EY0359, EY0009, AA3694 35h 26min	American Airlines, Etihad Airways	?	$1,007
Champaign Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 2 Stopovers (ORD, AUH) AA3609, EY0010, EY0358 25h 36min	Return 03/07/25 2 Stopovers (AUH, ORD) EY0353, EY0009, AA3694 52h 41min	American Airlines, Etihad Airways	?	$988

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Dallas Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 2 Stopovers (JFK, DEL) AA0606, AA0292, AA9187 30h 15min	Return 03/07/25 2 Stopovers (DEL, JFK) AA9195, AA0293, AA1274 37h 03min	American Airlines	?	$983
Dallas Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0732, QR4776 28h 40min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR4777, QR0731 28h 45min	Qatar Airways		$989
Dallas Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0732, QR4776 28h 40min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR4777, QR0731 28h 45min	Qatar Airways		$987

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Newark Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0210, EK2246 39h 25min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0529, EK0209 34h 20min	Emirates Airline		$890
Newark Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0210, EK0524 40h 10min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0525, EK0209 27h 30min	Emirates Airline		$917
Best option Newark Hyderabad	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0210, EK0526 22h 10min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0525, EK0209 27h 30min	Emirates Airline	?	$914

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Best option Washington DC Hyderabad	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (FRA) UA0989, LH0752 22h 45min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0753, LH0418 22h 00min	United Airlines, Lufthansa	$809
Washington DC Hyderabad	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0419, LH0752 21h 10min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0753, LH0418 22h 00min	Lufthansa	$847
Washington DC Hyderabad	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0419, LH0752 21h 10min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0753, LH0418 22h 00min	Lufthansa	$845

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The City of Pearls

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Jacksonville, Florida Hyderabad	Outbound 03/29/25 2 Stopovers (EWR, BOM) UA1542, AI0144, AI2875 40h 39min	Return 04/02/25 2 Stopovers (DEL, ORD) AI0840, AI0127, UA1269 36h 18min	United Airlines, Air India		$1,112
Jacksonville, Florida Hyderabad	Outbound 03/29/25 2 Stopovers (DCA, IAD, DOH) AA5266, AA8123, QR0500 51h 07min	Return 04/02/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, IAD, DCA) QR0501, AA8119, AA2816 28h 38min	American Airlines, Qatar Airways	?	$1,187
Jacksonville, Florida Hyderabad	Outbound 03/29/25 2 Stopovers (DCA, IAD, DOH) AA5296, AA8123, QR0500 54h 04min	Return 04/02/25 2 Stopovers (DOH, IAD, DCA) QR0501, AA8119, AA2816 28h 38min	American Airlines, Qatar Airways	?	$1,183