India’s ‘City of Pearls’, better known as Hyderabad, is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, a very important state of South India. The city got the name because of its direct involvement in pearl, diamond and other jewel trade. Hyderabad has kept itself connected with its cultural and traditional roots. The city is also known for its tasty food especially famous for its Hyderabadi Biryani. The city is also known for its role as a major IT center of the country. Hyderabad also has its own International airport which connects the city to other parts of the country and the world.
Mumbai, with its population of 14 million people, is the most populated city of India. The capital city of Maharashtra is the best known city of India all over the world. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, attracts a host of tourists every year from other parts of the country and around the world. It’s liveliness of spirit, energetic aura and numerous beaches and sightseeing destinations insides and around the city is known to do the trick. Mumbai’s film industry, Bollywood, with its great productivity, has made the whole country known in the film world, and is something worth mentioning. Although Delhi is the official national capital of India, Mumbai is the financial capital of the nation.
The city plays a major role in the trade sector with its port contributing hugely to cargo transport. The city always stays awake with inhabitants walking on the streets even at midnight. A group of friends hanging out in a café or walking is a common sight in this super active city. That is the reason why the city got its other name: ‘The City That Never Sleeps’. Mumbai is also given credit for its numerous IT companies and educational institutes that attract people from various parts of the country.
The Gateway of India and Marine Drive are two places you must visit in Mumbai. Both these places are like the heartbeat of the city. Plying from Hyderabad to Mumbai is very easy these days with the numerous flights, trains and buses connecting the cities daily.
Konark Express, Devagiri Express, Mumbai Express are some of the train that run from Hyderabad to Mumbai at an affordable ticket rate. The distance to be covered is 710 kilometers and the time generally taken by these trains to cover it is 13 hours approximately. A round trip from Hyderabad to Mumbai by cab will cost you almost Rs.14000.
