Money changers
Thomas Cook
Many hotels will change money for you at the front desk. However, they may not offer the best rates.
It is best to change money at the city-based money changers than the ones located at the airports. You'll find many money-changing operations located in Saifabad, some with door-step service. It's also possible to call them and agree on a rate before the transaction.
Secure Forex Private Limited
UAE ExchangeCurrency
Janaki Forex
Hospitals
Owaisi Hospital
After Santosh Nagar. Top Quality and Most Exprience Doctor's available. This Hospital is one of the Largest Hospital's of Asia.
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences
Punjagutta. ☎ +91 40 2339 6561, 2332 0332
Medwin Hospital
CARE Hospital
Apollo Hospital
Osmania General Hospital
Afzal gunj ☎ +91 40 2460 0122
Yashoda Hospital
Niloufer Hospital
☎ +91 40 2339 1652
Winning Smiles Dental Hospital
Mediciti Hosipital
Pharmacy/chemist
Medplus
Modern medicine is widely available at pharmacies located around the city.
MOR Medical Hall
Mukesh Medical Hall
Sonee Medical Hall
Books
The City Central Library
Contains many important archives.
The British Library
Mobile phones
One can get a mobile with a calling rate of 1 paise/second for a local/national call. It is very easy to get a Prepaid mobile, which is very cheap to get and for calls. One needs to give a Photo ID proof and a photograph for prepaid as well as postpaid connection as per the Govt. regulations.
In 2007 and 2008, Hyderabad has suffered from multiple terrorist outrages in the form of bombings. These blasts have taken place at Mecca Masjid, Lumbini park and at Kothi, places often frequented by travellers. Though the chance that you will be in danger is quite low, you should obviously make your own risk assessment. Rather than physical danger, it is more likely that the intrusive security will dampen your enjoyment of your Hyderabad vacation. Every shopping mall, theatre and palace has metal detectors and security guards patting you down.
The old city area was historically known as a communally sensitive zone and a venue for religious riots between Hindus and Muslims. It was common for the police to impose a curfew in that area while the rest of the city went about life without any problems. Old city continues to be at the heart of Hyderabad's crime wave and though many tourist attractions including Charminar are in this area, it is best to avoid late night visits.
Recently riots have been on the rise due to the "Telangana Issue" as there is a reborn old movement to make Hyderabad and the surrounding areas their own separate state,Telangana, independent of Andhra Pradesh. Many alerts have been sent to travelers from various embassies including the American Embassy.
Outside of these, Hyderabad is a rather safe metropolis. Muggings and violent crime are uncommon, most crime involves thefts. Avoid staying out late at night, especially if you are a woman.
The usual tourist-oriented scams in India are not as bad in Hyderabad as they are in other places. However, foreigners will be hounded for money at tourist sites like the old city. Just ignore the beggars and they will go away.
Recently chain snatchings have become common in the city. One has to be watchful while going into crowded areas
internet
Internet cafes are spread around town and most easily found in the city and residential areas. Charges vary between Rs 5-15/hr. Reliance WebWorld provides Broadband internet centres.
For a longer stays with a laptop, it's better to get a Data plan either from Tata Indicom (http://www.tataindicom.com) or Reliance Mobile, which are around Rs 1,000 a month or if you have WLAN Wireless lan or wifi enabled laptops. There are many wireless public wifi networks available in Hyderabad for free access to high-speed internet.
newspapers
The Deccan Chronicle is Hyderabad's oldest newspaper, and indispensible if you need to look up classifieds, for, say, renting a house. The Times of India with its new office in Hyderabad has good local content and is increasingly widely read. Eenadu is the most popular local language Telugu newspaper. For events, business listings and movie listings, fullhyderabad.com is popular.Siasat and Munsif are the main urdu newspapers for the urdu speaking population.
Deccan Chronicle (http://www.deccan.com/)
The Times of India (http://timesofindia.india...)
The Hindu (http://www.hinduonnet.com/)
Indian Express (http://www.indianexpress.com/)
Eenadu (http://www.eenadu.net/)
Andhra Jyothy (http://www.andhrajyothy.com/)
Vaarttha (http://www.vaarttha.com/)
Full Hyderabad (http://www.fullhyderabad.com/)
Sakshi (http://www.sakshi.com/)
Siasat (http://www.siasat.com/)
Munsif (http://www.munsifdaily.com/)
Namaste Telangana (http://namastetelangana.in/)
Hello Hyderabad (http://www.hellohyderabad.com/)
post office
India Post (http://www.indiapost.gov....), a govt-owned enterprise, has its headquarters at Abids known as GPO. And its second biggest centre is located in Secunderabad.
landlines
The dialing code for Hyderabad is 040. When calling from overseas, dial +91 40 XXXX XXXX. If you have a non-working phone number with only 7 digits try to add "2" in front of it. There are public booths scattered around the city.
emergency numbers
Toll Free Number
for Medical, Police and Fire â 108Child Line Facility â 1098