Explore Hyderabad
Hyderabad is also called as Pharma city, as most of the large pharmaceutical companies are located. it accounts for 40 per cent of the total Indian bulk drug production and 50 per cent of the bulk drug exports and is considered as the ‘Bulk Drug Capital of India’. There are more than 800 pharma/biotech units in various parts of Hyderabad today with an estimated annual turnover of $13 billion. Some of the large pharmaceutical companies are, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, Natco pharma limited, Aurobindo Pharma, Mylan Laboratories Ltd, Bio-Pharma Laboratories, Hetero Drugs, and many more.
Language: Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, English and Hindi
Currency: Indian Rupee
Number of Lakes: 169
Time Zone: IST
Pubs: 151
Get to Know Hyderabad
Getting Around
Transportation system in Hyderabad is well connected from one place to other, one of the best is connectivity between hyderbad airport and IT hub( Hitech city, Gachibowli) is just takes 30-40 minutes drive in the outer ring road. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (Hyderabad local bus) has 863 Bus routes in Hyderabad with 3509 Bus stops and city is also well connected with local train system.
Bus – Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) buses ply on the roads of Hyderabad and provide good public transport connectivity. The buses are operated by the Government and connect the major locations around the city. The fare is also reasonable.
Rail – From the end of 2017, metro rail is operating in Hyderabad. The world class metro covers 30kms connecting Nagole to Miyapur. The stretch has got 24 stations. Major commercial hubs like Begumpet and Ameerpet are connected with the metro lines. The full operations of the Phase 1 of the metro will be gradually opened. The city is eagerly waiting for the opening of the section connecting Cyber Towers in Hitech City via the metro rail.
If you are planning to move to Hyderabad, you do not have to worry in general about public transport. With so many options, you will surely not have difficulty in commuting. However, it is important to choose your residence location where there is decent connectivity to public transportation. Make that as one of the key things while choosing the areas in Hyderabad to consider for your residence.
Auto-rickshaw –Autos are the most convenient method of travel in Hyderabad. You can take an auto to travel a distance of half a kilometer or to go as far as 10 kms. The autos are paid on basis of meter. Shared autos are also common in busy routes. You can share the auto with passengers who are commuting the same route as yours and the charges are very reasonably and start at Rs.10.
Taxi/Cab –Taxis are not usual on the roads of Hyderabad. Though, there are prepaid taxi services available from the airport and railway station. However, with the advent of Uber and Ola services, the problem of taxis has been resolved. You can take a solo ride or a shared ride to the destination of your choice booking the cab from your phone. Both Uber and Ola have large number of vehicles in their network.
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WiFi – There are a number of free WiFi hotspots across the city which you’ll be able to use up to a limit every day. You’ll also have access to free WiFi in your Hyderabad serviced apartment.
SIM cards – Avoid international roaming fees by buying a local SIM card. The largest network providers in India are JIO, Airtel, and Vodafone. You can purchase a SIM card at Hyderabad Airport, most small convenience stores, or directly from a carrier store.
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Buying food in supermarkets
Buying groceries – You can buy your daily groceries from supermarkets like Big Bazaar, Star Bazaar, DMart and SPAR, or you can opt for one of the countless smaller convenience stores dotted across the city.
Markets – With stall-style markets and hole-in-the-wall eateries galore, check out this guide for some inspiration.
