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About Secunderabad

Secunderabad is known to have a cultural heritage similar to that of Hyderabad, the other component of the twin city. The origin of Secunderabad can be traced during the time when Hyderabad was in the making. For a long part of the history, they share a cultural bond unique to the region. This pattern of growth was disturbed only when the British got hold of the area of present Secunderabad during the nineteenth century. It was then developed as a strong bastion of the British rule over that part of the country.

A military cantonment was established and British troops were stationed permanently until it got freedom from the clutches of the foreign rule. It was connected with other parts of the country through improved network of roads and railways. Secunderabad boasts of one of the largest and oldest railway station, which is a legacy of the British rule. Its importance as a prime military base of the country did not dwindle even after India gets its independence in 1947.

Today the city is known in the country as the headquarters of South Central Railway Zone of the Indian Railways. It is an important junction on the railway routes that pass through the cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is a hub of commuters, with its railway stations and bus stations handling thousands of them everyday. The Begumpet International Airport serving travelers of both the cities, features regular flights to major locations in India and abroad also.

Besides being a military base and a transport hub, the city is known for the places that are esteemed for their high cultural value. These places also act as magnets to attract tourists. Some of these may include Rashtrapati Nilayam, Trimulgherry Fort, Trinity Church, Victorian Prison and Sangeet Cinema. Alongside, the city also features several commercial complexes, recreational facilities and educational institutions. Some of the frequently visited areas of Secunderabad include Begumpet, Marredpalli, Trimulgherry, Bolarum and Sanathnagar.