 HYDERABAD GENERAL INFORMATION
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| CLIMATE |
Average temperature in October – Minimum 21, Maximum
31 |
| CLOTHING |
At the time of the conference, Hyderabad will be
quite hot and humid. Light cotton clothing is recommended |
| LANGUAGE |
The main spoken language of Hyderabad is Telugu.
However, English is also commonly spoken. |
| TIME ZONE |
India lies five and a half hours ahead of Greenwich |
| ELECTRICITY |
Electricity in India operates on 230-240 V AC, 50 Hz |
| CURRENCY |
The currency in India is Rupee, which has 100 paise
to it. The present conversion rate is 1 US $ = Rs. 44.00 (approx) |
| VISAS |
Foreigners desirous of visiting India can do so
after obtaining Permission in their country. Please visit the ‘Visa
Information’ section of our website. |
| IMMUNIZATION |
All delegates coming from or transiting
through endemic Yellow Fever Countries MUST get Yellow Fever
inoculation before coming to India. |
| BANKING, CREDIT CARD AND EXCHANGE |
Hyderabad has an excellent network of banking
facilities provided by both national and private banks. ATM Services
are widely spread throughout the city. Many hotels, restaurants and
up-market stores accept credit cards, mainly Visa, Master Card, Amex
and Diners. Banking Hours: Weekdays 10.00 am to 2 pm; Saturdays till
noon; Sunday closed. |
| CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIME |
Check in and Check out time at hotel is 12.00 noon.
We expect the month of October to be a peak tourist month, it is
advisable to book your accommodation well in advance |
| TIPPING |
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. If you wish
to do so, 10 % is considered sufficient. Taxi drivers do not expect
to be tipped but if you want to give them any small change from your
fare, it is perfectly acceptable. |
| SHOPPING CENTERS |
Main shopping areas are Abids, Basheerbagh, Nampally,
Laal Bazaar and Sultan Bazar in Hyderabad and MG Road and
Rashtrapati Road in Secunderbad. The markets around Charminar are
favoured for bangles and pearls. Hyderabad is synonymous with
pearls. Cultured pearls studded in gold and silver jewellery of
exquisite design are a specialty. |
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