M in Europe at the moment and gave the presentation to some of my colleagues here as they get their first chance to visit our great country (Hyderabad). Slumdog Millionaire and perhaps a few other foreign films created a real bad impression in some of their minds and here is my attempt to correct that - Jai Hind

1. INDIA

2. The subcontinent of India lies in south Asia, between
Pakistan, China and Nepal. To the north it is
bordered by the world's highest mountain chain,
where foothill valleys cover the northernmost of the
country's 26 states. Further south, plateaus, tropical
rain forests and sandy deserts are bordered by palm
fringed beaches .

3.  5,000 year old civilization
 325 languages spoken – 1,652 dialects
 18 official languages
 28 states, 5 union territories
 3.28 million sq. kilometers - Area
 7,516 kilometers - Coastline
 1,200,000,000 people in 2010

4. • India's history goes back to 3,200 BC when
Hinduism was first founded. Buddhism,
Jainism, Sikhism. Judaism. Zoroashtrianism,
Christianity and Islam all exist within the
country today.

5. India - God’s own country
Celebrates more than 65 festivals

6. Places of historic importance

7. The Taj Mahal

8. Tirumala - Tirupati
World’s richest temple

9. Buddha Statue
Largest monolithic statue in Asia

10. The Golden Temple

11. Jamma Masjid
The biggest mosque in India

12. Gateway of India

13. Mysore Palace
Illuminated by 97,000 light bulbs

14. Dal Lake
Jewel in the crown of Kashmir

15. Hyderabad
• India has 28 states and 7
Union Territories, out of
which is Andhra Pradesh,
capital of this state is
Hyderabad
• Hyderabad, the fifth largest
metropolis of India, is the
state capital of Andhra
Pradesh, known for its rich
history and culture with
monuments, mosques,
temples, a rich and varied
heritage in arts, crafts and
dance.

16. Culture of Hyderabad
• Hyderabad is the meeting ground between North and South India. The city has a
culture that is distinct from the rest of Andhra Pradesh, showing Islamic influences
and a courtly presence imparted from its period as the capital of the Nizamate. This
is more evident in the old city. The new city resembles many provincial state capitals
in India. Secunderabad is more cosmopolitan, as the Cantonment area is located in
this part of the city.
• Distinct linguistic and cultural traditions of North and South India meet and mingle
in Hyderabad, and the combination of Hindu and Muslim traditions is notable in the
city.[128] Telugu and Urdu are the most commonly spoken languages among the
residents
• Due to a recent influx of young men and women from various parts of the country,
Hyderabad's culture and attitudes have taken a turn towards "modernity". However,
it is good to keep in mind that the city is still a deeply conservative place.

17. Food of Hyderabad
• Hyderabad food is very yummy... yummy... you will
never forget the taste of Hyderabadi dishes. Not
only in India but Hyderabad food is very popular all
over the world for delicious and mouthwatering
dishes.
• To think of Hyderabad is to recall its rich and
incomparable cuisine, its wealth of architecture, its
refined traditions of gracious hospitality and an
exquisitely cultured way of life.
• Hyderabad is a heaven for "Food Lovers".
• There is nothing to beat Hyderabad delicacies.

18. Food of Hyderabad
Must eat dishes in Hyderabad are
• Hyderabadi Biryani
• Pathar-ka-Ghosht
• Nahari
• Haleem
• Double-ka-Meetha (Sweet - Dessert)
• Khubani-ka-Meetha (Sweet - Dessert)
• Seviyon-ka-Meetha (Sweet - Dessert)
• Kheer (Sweet - Dessert)

19. Places for good food in Hyderabad
Serengeti
Encounters (Taj Krishna)
Peshawri
Fusion 9 (offers Italian
and European Cuisine)
Paradise
Chutneys
Angeethi

20. Places to shop in Hyderabad
• Abids, Basheer Bagh, Nampally, Begum Bazar, Laad Bazar and MG
Road are main shopping areas in Hyderabad city. These places feature
some of the best stores and showrooms in the city.
• The pearls and jewellery for which the place has been notorious over years
can be purchased from Laad Bazar. At Laad Bazar are present a lot of
shops that sell the mentioned products and more including semi precious
stones, glass beads and colorful bangles.
• Shilparamam, an arts and craft village presents exquisite pieces and
objects. The traditional handlooms, textiles, carpets can be had from this
place and that too for genuine prices. Some other related items
merchandised in the city include brass ware, Nirmal paintings, Kondapalli
toys and Bidri ware. Bidri is an ancient art and in modern times can be
found in forms like vases, ashtrays, ornaments, nameplates etc

21. Places to visit in Hyderabad
• Charminar
• Golconda Fort
• Qutb shahi Tombs
• Chowmahalla Palace
• Asman Garh Palace
• Falaknuma Palace
• Purani Havelli
• Salar Jung Museum
• Birla Temple
• ISKCON Temple
• Hussain Sagar Lake

22. Climate of Hyderabad
• Hyderabad is fairly warm all throughout the year except for the winter
season which is pleasant. The best time for visiting the place is
fromOctober to March. Summer (March to May) is severely hot
especially April and May months, with temperature is always above
30°C and soaring as high as 45°C
• Winter(November to February) is pleasant with temperature running
between 32°C to 14°C.
• Monsoon (June to September) offers medium to heavy rains and may
be associated with heavy winds.
• Summer days are extremely hot and this makes it uncomfortable and
difficult to travel and getting indulge in tourists activities. From the
months of October to March is the best time for roaming around the
big city. Monsoons days are accompanied by rains and humidity,
which may not be a good time for traveling and sightseeing.

23. Mode of Transport in Hyderabad
• The yellow colored Auto
Rickshaw usually referred to as an
"auto", is the most widely used taxi
in Hyderabad. They can be found in
any part of the city and at anytime of
the day. Taximeters are compulsory
for all taxis in Hyderabad and this
applies for autos too.
• Recently other automobiles like cars
and SUVs have been introduced as
taxi. Radio Taxis provide a luxury
travel in the city. Some of the known
service providers are
• Easy cabs
• Meru cabs
• Dot cabs

24. Jai Hind
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