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 IFC 2011 Information on HICC and Hyderabad India 13/02/2010

Hyderabad, the fifth largest cosmopolitan city of India, capital of Andhra Pradesh is known for its rich history, culture and architecture representing its unique characteristic of a meeting point for North and South India, and its multi-lingual culture, both geographically and culturally...

Hyderabad is one of the fastest growing cities of India and has emerged as a strong industrial, commercial, technology centre, gives a picture of glimpses of past splendors and the legacy of its old history. It is among the few Indian cities, which has a well-preserved cultural heritage and presents a true picture of secularism. It is unique in being one of the few cities where tradition and technology co-exist and with a dynamic leadership and conscientious citizens.

Hyderabad is steering the nation to new dimensions in the fields of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Business management to emerge as a city of immense possibilities. The city is changing its role and outlook as part of the booming service industry revolution, and is trying to preserve and popularize its history

  Hyderabad International Convention Centre

 

New convention centre is a world class, state-of-the-art venue - the first of its kind in South Asia

A 15-acre landscaped campus, Leading edge design features including environmental sustainable practices

HICC has an extensive Event Management team, with expertise in all operational aspects of meetings, exhibitions and special events.

The Centre has high speed and quality connections for data, internet, networking and video services

 

HICC is dedicated to providing a clean and professional venue to all clients and visitors.

The Convention centre also includes a Five Star Hotel, Shops, ATMs, Pool, Restaurant, Bars, 1000 car parking base, loading docks, 100% power back-up generation ability.

 HITEX

 

 HITEX offers 3 large air-conditioned exhibition halls of 3500 sq.m (37,660 sq.ft) each that meet the highest discerning international standards and provide comprehensive and flexible layouts of space.

 

The halls come with exhaustive range of  amenities such as power, water, telecommunications, compressed air system and rest rooms with special provision for the physically challenged.

The wide service area along these halls aid quick and easy movement of exhibits and equipment in and out of the halls. The Centre also offers
adequate space for storage within the exhibition halls.

 

 ACCESSIBILITY

 

GMR Hyderabad International Airport

 The new airport will leverage the multiple advantages of Hyderabad city. The airport’s strategic location will help significantly reduce travel time on domestic and international routes and therefore, dramatically cut down fuel costs. Given its strategic importance, Hyderabad is poised to become an important hub on the global aviation map.

Traveling to Hyderabad
Hyderabad is well connected to national and international destinations with both national and international air carriers. 
The international carriers operating from Hyderabad are: Lufthansa Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airlines Saudi Airlines and Air India.

Hyderabad is also well connected to major cities in India by the domestic airlines - Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Deccan Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, SpiceJet, and GoAir

Following passenger facilities are currently available at Hyderabad Airport, Begumpet:

Free Baggage Trolleys,
Wheel Chair
Medical
Child Care Room
Paid Rest Room for Transit Passengers

ACCOMMODATION

 

5 Star Hotels

            

Novotel- Venue Hotel

10 kms from the Airport

 

Taj Banjara

                                    8 kms from the Airport


ITC Hotel Kakatiya Sheraton & Towers

3 kms from the Airport

4 Stars

Hotel Green Park

3 kms from the airport

 

Hotel Amrutha Castle

6 kms from the airport

 

3 Stars

Hotel Golkonda

7 kms from the Airport

 

Note: More than 3000 rooms are available in various categories of hotels.

 

IN AND AROUND HYDERABAD

 

 

City Sampler

Starting with Birla Mandir, the beautifully sculpted white marble temple of Lord Balaji right in the heart of the city, the tour winds its way to the

Qutub Shahi Tombs, the last resting place of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty, the thirteenth century Golkonda Fort, the original home to the Kohinoor Diamond, Salarjung Museum, of birds and animals, then drive around to Charminar, the icon of Hyderabad, Mecca Masjid, the second largest mosque in India and seventh largest in the world and back to the conference venue.

 

 

 

Nagarjunasagar Tour


About 150 kms from Hyderabad is Nagarjunasagar, the world’s largest masonry dam. Etipotala waterfalls nearby is an ideal picnic spot. A launch cruise on river Krishna takes you to the Nagarjuna Konda Museum with a number of Buddhist relics and artifacts.

 

Srisailam Tour

About 232 km from Hyderabad, located on the banks of river Krishna is the home to the famous temple of Lord Shiva, and abode of one of the 12 Jyothirlingas in India. The Srisailam Dam, Patalaganga, Paladhara, Panchadhara, and the ropeway are added attractions. Fare includes.

 Warangal Heritage Tour

 

The marvelous Thousand Pillared Temple built by RudraDeva in 1163 A.D. is located here. This star-shaped shrine is dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya and has beautifully carved pillars. The rock-hewn elephants and the Nandi are worth seeing. It was built in the 12th century by the Kakatiya kings. Warangal also has an ancient fort called Rammpa Temple Warangal Fort.

 

Ramoji Film City

Going through the tour covers the picturesque atop a small hillock and finally to the Ramoji Film City, the Hyderabad’s answer to the Universal Studios. Spread over 2000 acres, it is the world’s largest film studio with breathtaking lawns, gardens and state of the art settings. It has 3 and 5 star hotel accommodation for a stay over if you wish and multi cuisine food courts that would appeal to the gourmet in you. The welcome and farewell enacts are a must see! 

Enchanting Evening

Tours Covers Durgam Cheruvu, the Secret Lake, Hi-Tech City, the symbol of modern Hyderabad, the very green Botanical Gardens, and the spectacular Sound and Light Show at the Golconda Fort! 

Pochampalli - The Allure Of Looms


About 45 kms east of the city, en route to Vijaywada is this small village famous for its beautiful Ikkat fabric and Pochampally saris, now being sold all over the world. The weaving of ikat furnishing is now done in the entire Nalgonda district and involves nearly 18,000 looms. Gorgeous Pochmapalli silks woven in the ikat patterns are in great demand worldwide, as incomparable fabrics, the prized handlooms of India.

 

TOURS

 

GOLDEN SANDS - GOA
3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

The land of the golden sun, sand and surf - Goa is a variable paradise. Goa helps you discover an exciting new beach every day. Miles and miles of golden hued beaches, fringed with palms stretch out into the horizon, while the sunbeams to the merry dance of the waves. Today Goa is a wonderful blend of the east and west, Hinduism and Christianity, and yet retains a unique charm and ethos all of its own.

 

Tour City: Goa

GOD’s OWN COUNTRY – KERALA
5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS

Welcome to Kerala, God's own Country.Rolling hills, tea and cardamom plantations welcome you to Thekkady. One of the largest wildlife reserves in India, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is more popular as Tiger reserve. A boat ride on the splendid Periyar Lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary. The greatest attraction here is the herds of wild elephants that come down to the lake to frolic in the waters. Move on to Kumarakom. It is located 16 kms from kottayam town, it is an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination. 

Tour City: Cochin, Thekkady, Periyar, Kumarakom

GOLDEN TRIANGLE

3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS


New Delhi – the capital of India is a gateway to the Architectural city Agra: Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal where thousands of visitors come every year to gaze in awe at this marble ‘poem’ to love. Jaipur- known as the Pink City, the home of the Rajputs, the land of chivalry and martial tradition, legends of brave men and colorful women. Stately palaces, colorful bazaars, and old fortifications brooding above the city give it a medieval air.

 

Tour cities: Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Kolkata

Jungle Safari

03 Days/ 02 Nights

Mysore is the charming, easy-going city, enjoys a good climate and it has chosen to retain and promote its heritage. The city is famous for its silk and is also a thriving sandalwood and incense centre. Bandipur- Nesting in the foothills of the Nilgiris, the Bandipur National Park was formed by extending the Venugopal Wildlife Park , set up in 1931 by the Mysore Maharajas. It is one of the tiger reserves in the country.   .


Shilparamam.i.e Rock heights,

Distance from HICC: 2Kms one way.

 

 Durgam Cheruvu tourist spot

Distance from HICC: 10Kms one way

 

 Chowmahalla Palace which is Heritage Moument spot,

Distance from HICC: 35 Kms one way

 

 GENERAL INFORMATION

 

One of the largest and wealthiest of India's former princely states, the city built its fortune on the trade of pearls, gold, steel, fabric and, above all, diamonds, which some believe remain hidden beneath the foundations of Golconda Fort, precursor to the city some 10km away.

 

Hyderabad with its numerous bazaars and its world renowned precious gems, gold and pearl trade, offers a breathtaking choice and infinite variety of goods, that   could include everything you would possible need. The modern city is filled with grand showrooms, shopping malls, boutiques and retail outlets displaying designer goods, and a fabulous array of gold, gem and pearl jewelry. This Tour takes you to Jewelry shops in the city, and shopping centers

 

Weather

 

Winter: November-March:
Average maximum Temperature: 28 degrees Celsius. Average minimum: 13 degrees Celsius.

Summer: April -September:
Average maximum Temperature: 40 degrees Celsius.

Average minimum: 25 degrees Celsius.

Highest ever recorded: 45.6 degrees Celsius;

Lowest ever recorded: 6.1 degrees Celsius.

Geological system: Archean.

Soil: Red Sandy, with areas of Black Cotton soil.

Surrounding terrain: Rocky/hilly.

The region around Hyderabad is known for its beautiful rock formations. There are many rock formation enthusiasts in the city.

Climatic: Tropical Wet and Dry