Hyderabad - The City of Pearls

Hyderabad ranked the best city to live in India for the fifth consecutive year in the Mercer's Quality of Living (India) Rankings - 2019.
Hyderabad along with Pune secured the 143rd place in the quality of living ranking announced globally.  Hyderabad scored well in terms of many aspects. Such as lower crime rate, good schools, low pollution levels and thriving job market. 

Another feather has been added to the cap of Hyderabad. It stands second in global rankings as one among the top 20 most dynamic cities in the world. According to a report published by World Economic Forum as part of the WEF Annual Meeting, Hyderabad has been ranked second in the yet to be released JLL City Momentum Index (CMI)-2019, in the short-term growth category. 

Cuisine:

One of the greatest points that give a city its identity is its cuisine. Hyderabad has evolved one. The Hyderabadi cuisine is not just a plain Mughlai. But a fusion of Arabic, Persian and even Turkish influences. The dish is cooked with mutton or chicken. But most of the residents judge that the Hyderabadi biryani is best experienced with mutton. The city has even more foodstuff to offer. With a cuisine, a mix of Mughal, Arabic, Turkish, Telugu and even some Marathwada influences.

Heritage:

Explore a little deep and you realize that Hyderabad’s cuisine is the natural result of its heritage. The City of Pearls, has a history that dates back 500 years. In these 5 centuries, Qutab Shahi rulers, Mughals, Asaf Jahi Nizams and British have created many distinct history. They have dotted the city with many palaces, buildings, monuments, tombs, minarets, and fortresses. The heritage of this city can be found everywhere, from the streets to the buildings around them. The bustling city is home to many bazaars, thanks to its history as a trading hub. It is also home to heritage buildings like the Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi tombs, Chowmahalla Palace. The iconic Charminar at the centre of Old city.

People:

Hyderabad goes by a lot of other names, one of them being the city of smiles, or the city of a thousand faces. These names are suggestive of the friendliness that pervades the city. Hyderabad’s history as the centre of various ruling factions has resulted in a mix of different cultures.The language of the people, which is a unique mix of Hindi, Telugu and Urdu, makes them even more endearing.


Cost of living & accessibility:

As the capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad is beautifully well-planned. The cost of living is very low, especially when it is compared to cities like Mumbai and Pune. Infrastructure, law and order are also admirable.