Secunderabad
India · TelanganaIN
Place in Telangana, India
Secunderabad, formerly Ulwul, is a twin city of Hyderabad and one of the six zones of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in the Indian state of Telangana. It is the headquarters of the South Central Railway zone. Named after the Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III, Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was established in 1806 as a British cantonment. Although both the cities are together referred to as the twin cities, Hyderabad and Secunderabad have different histories and cultures, with Secunderabad having developed directly under British rule until 1948, and Hyderabad as the capital of the Nizams' princely state of Hyderabad. Since 1956, the city has housed the Rashtrapati Nilayam, the winter office of the president of India. It is also the headquarters of the 54th Infantry Division of the Indian Army. There are also many residential areas and apartments, particularly in the small neighbourhood of Yapral, with many Indian Armed Forces officials living here.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 213,698
- Coordinates
- 17.504, 78.543
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 543 m
Overview of Secunderabad
Set in Telangana, India, Secunderabad is a medium-sized town. It counts about 213,698 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 543 metres.
Things to do in Secunderabad
Adventure in Secunderabad
(2)Our data lists Adventure Parks and Theme Parks as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Secunderabad.
Best time to visit Secunderabad
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Secunderabad by regional transport from the nearest hub in Telangana; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Secunderabad that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Secunderabad known for?
- Secunderabad, in Telangana, India, is best known for adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 213,698 residents.
- What can you do in Secunderabad?
- Recorded activities in Secunderabad include Adventure Parks and Theme Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Secunderabad?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Secunderabad located?
- Secunderabad is located in Telangana, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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