Hyderabad, the city of the Nizams, is the capital of Telengana State. It is a city steeped in time, with a modern technological side to it. Hyderabad has some of India’s greatest archaeological wonders, amazing museums and palaces. It is famous for its traditional cuisine, textile and weave and pearls. With IT boom, it is a major centre for the Tech Industry in India and is so called ‘Cyberabad’. The city has beautiful lakes like the Osman Lake and the famous heart shaped Hussain Sagar Lake, with a 15 feet tall statue of Buddha at its centre. This city of mystical culture with a rich history and heritage is linked to the Middle East in terms of modern infrastructure and business. The world famous five-day long Deccan Festival or Hyderabad Festival takes place every February to celebrate the rich art, culture, literature, music and cuisines of Hyderabad. Hyderabad is already an established MICE destination on world map with Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau (HCVB) actively promoting and propagating Hyderabad as a MICE destination.
