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Budget Hotels in Hyderabad
There are great many hotels in Hyderabad that are suitable for budget travelers which include the Ashoka Klaasic (Tariff – Rs 1,025) Taj Mahal Hotel (Tariff –Rs. 2,016) and The City Park (Tariff – Rs.1,844)
Language
Telugu is the local language spoken in Hyderabad. Hyderabad has a large population of Muslims since the region was earlier ruled by Moguls and Nizams, hence people here are also fluent in Hindi and Urdu.
Events in Hyderabad
Batkamma Panduga held in July and Bonalu in September are some of the important local festivals of Hyderabad. Other common festivals like Ugadi (April), Ganesh Chaturthi (September), Ramzan (July) and Bakri-id (October) are also celebrated with great enthusiasm in this city.
Places to See in Hyderabad
There is a gamut of interesting places to visit in Hyderabad like Charminar (16kms from bus stand), Nizam's Museum ( 2kms from Charminar), Golconda Fort (18 kms), Salar Jung Museum (19kms), Laad Bazaar 13 kms), Birla Mandir (4.63) and Hussein Sagar Lake (4kms).
How to Get There
Air:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is an international airport near Shamshabad. It is located about 22 kms away from the city. This international airport also undertakes domestic operations.
Rail:
Hyderabad’s Deccan Railway Station situated at Nampally is the busiest railway station that has connecting trains to all major destinations in India. This major railway station serve the two cities – Secunderabad and Hyderabad; while Kachiguda is a small station located at Begumpet.
Bus:
Hyderabad has a number of government and private buses. Currently there are two bus stations —Afzal Gunj Stand and Jubilee Bus Stand. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transportation Corporation (APSRTC) provides standard buses, deluxe coaches and air conditioned coaches. The best bus operators that offer quality service include Kesineni Travels, Sindu Travels and VRL Travels. There are several bus operators that have made booking bus tickets easier through their websites.
Also called Rajamahendravaram, the city of Rajahmundry is located on the banks of the river Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. Its average literacy rate is 84.28% according to the 2011 census. It is a major pilgrimage site for the Hindu community and has many temples. It also hosts auspicious congregations every 12 years where millions of people gather to offer prayers. Pen-making shops here offer vintage fountain pens. Numerous shopping and jewellery malls, hotels, restaurants, educational institutions and art galleries are found here. The place is well connected by rail, road and air.
Budget Hotels in Rajahmundry
There are good budget hotels in Rajahmundry. Some of them are Challa Residency (Tariff – Rs. 700 onwards), Surya Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 600 onwards), Akshay Residency (Tariff – Rs. 600 onwards), Sangam Residency Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500 onwards).
Language
The official language of Rajahmundry is Telugu. The other language spoken here is English.
Events in Rajahmundry
The important festive occasions celebrated in Rajahmundry are Ganesha Utsav and Hanuman Jayanti.
Places to See in Rajahmundry
There are several tourist attractions in Rajahmundry. Some of the places include the Godavari Arch Bridge (6.3 km), Alcot Gardens (6.4 km), Kadiyapulanka (8 km) and Sir Arthur Cotton Museum (8.5 km).
How to Get There
Air:
The closest airport to the town is Rajahmundry Airport which is approximately 18 km away.
Rail:
Rajahmundry railway station is well connected to most parts of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Bus:
There are bus services to Rajahmundry from Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Chennai and other major cities. Some of the bus operators that offer good services to passengers include Kaveri Kamakshi Travels, Kesineni Travels and Sree Kaleswari Travels Hyderabad. You don’t have to stand in serpentine queues anymore as you can easily book bus ticket online.
