Secunderabad is the twin city of Hyderabad in the state of Telangana, India. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was established in 1806 as a British cantonment or military garrison town. Secunderabad has a rich cultural background, as you will find the place to be home to many communities apart from the natives. Anglo-Indians and Parsis live here.
Geographically divided from Hyderabad by the Hussain Sagar lake, Secunderabad is also the site where the then Mughal emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur was defeated in the year 1754 by the Maratha Confederacy; well-connected rail, road, and air thanks to Hyderabad, Secunderabad Junction railway station, is one of the largest in India and was established in 1874. Secunderabad Municipality was first formed in 1945, but it was dissolved upon the creation of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation or #GHMC. Situated in the North of Hyderabad, is open to visitors completely except for areas of the town due to restrictions imposed by the Indian Army that control access to several parts owing to the existence of military barracks.
The city’s economy is dominated by numerous businesses operating out of several office complexes spread across the city. The city is a major education center with several well-known education centers that attract students from across the country. The city is a major economic center with several major markets that sell everything from local and international brands.
General Bazaar Paradise Circle RP Road, Chenoy Trade Centre are some of the major markets in the city. Some of the iconic shops popular to residents of twin city are in Secunderabad including Dadu sweet, Paradise Restaurant, Alpha Restaurant, Karachi Bakery, and many more. shops in the city sell everything from beautiful handicrafts, pottery works, imitation jewelry, and antique items. Some of the major markets of the city are Pot Market Tobacco Bazaar, General Bazaar, and Cloth Market.
There are numerous places worth visiting in the city these include Clock Tower, ISKON Temple, Saidanina Tomb Saint Mary’s Church, Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, Kailasagiri Temple, Sri Ramakrishna Mat,h, All Saints Church, Birla Mandir and Birla Planetarium, and Trimulgherry fort. The city is the melting point of various cultures with people from all walks of life living in harmony. Sanjeev Park, Snow World, Eat Street, Tank Bund, Necklace Road, Hussain Sagar Lake are some o0of the major spots for letting your hair down. There are several hotels and lodges that provide mid-range and budget accommodation Restaurants serve all types of North and South Indian food. The Street food scene in the city is vibrant. The city is ideal for a weekend visit
