The commuter rail system in Hyderabad - the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) - was opened to the public in August 2003. It is a light rail transportation system, which connects different parts of the city such as Secunderabad, Faluknama and Lingampally. Hyderabad is also slated to get a Metro system, which should ease urban traffic congestion. Hyderabad and, in particular, Secunderabad is considered to be an important railway city in the India.
There are three main railway stations in Hyderabad, namely Hyderabad Railway Station (Nampally), Secunderabad Railway Station and Kachiguda Railway Station.
Getting to Hyderabad By Air
Hyderabad is well connected to many parts of the world and the rest of the country by air. It has had an airport since 1930 at Begumpet, which catered to both domestic as well as international flights in its two terminals. Today this is closed and a new state-of-the-art airport is now functional at Shamshadabad, which is in the outskirts of the city. The Hyderabad International Airport, also known as Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, began its commercial operations in March 2008. In its final stages of completion, the airport is expected to handle 40 million passengers. To reach the airport you can avail of the ‘Aero Express', the airport shuttle which runs through the day every 30 minutes.
By Rail
By Rail
Transportation in Hyderabad
With so many famous tourist attractions in Hyderabad, the city rates high on the tourist circuit of India. It is also quite beautiful and certainly worth a visit. It is not difficult to reach Hyderabad as it is well connected by various domestic airlines, trains and roadways.
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Tourist taxis (including pre-paid service) and auto-rickshaws are easily available. Driving time to most hotels in Hyderabad is less than 30 minutes. Auto-rickshaws are metered and the fare to a similar distance will come to about Rs. 40-60.
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Tourist taxis (including pre-paid service) and auto-rickshaws are easily available. Driving time to most hotels in Hyderabad is less than 30 minutes. Auto-rickshaws are metered and the fare to a similar distance will come to about Rs. 40-60.
Location of Hyderabad
The city of Hyderabad in India is located on the Deccan Plateau in the southern part of India. Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, which is the largest state in the south of India. The geographical location of Hyderabad is 17.20 N Latitude and 78.30 E Longitude. It is situated at an altitude of 536 meters above sea level. Located on the East 
coast of India, the state of Andhra Pradesh stretches along the coast of Bay of Bengal.
The tour to South India usually begins from this part and proceeds further down south. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are called as 'Twin cities' as they are closely linked with each other. A man made lake, known as the Hussain Sagar Lake, separates the two cities. The city is a developed one though it maintains its traditional essence. The Hyderabad city has a population of almost 4 million.
coast of India, the state of Andhra Pradesh stretches along the coast of Bay of Bengal.The tour to South India usually begins from this part and proceeds further down south. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are called as 'Twin cities' as they are closely linked with each other. A man made lake, known as the Hussain Sagar Lake, separates the two cities. The city is a developed one though it maintains its traditional essence. The Hyderabad city has a population of almost 4 million.
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