Help! Life in Hyderabad?

Pinklady · Sep 13th, 2006, 03:02

Hi, Is there anyone out there who can give advice to a British expat on living in Hyd with a young family. Would love to hear from someone. Thanks

adunut · Sep 13th, 2006, 07:15

I am relocating to Hyderabad (my home town)after a 15 year stay in United States. We have two young kids 5 and 2. Please PM me if you think I can be of any help.

capt_mahajan · Sep 13th, 2006, 07:49

advice on what, please?

Pinklady · Sep 13th, 2006, 16:59

Basically want to know school situation, see there is an International school in Banjara Hills, and what we can expect family life to be like eg. weekend activities, any golf, clubs for kids etc. Housing, gyms, driving etc.

Pinklady · Sep 13th, 2006, 16:59

Basically want to know school situation, see there is an International school in Banjara Hills, and what we can expect family life to be like eg. weekend activities, any golf, clubs for kids etc. Housing, gyms, driving etc.

Pinklady · Sep 13th, 2006, 17:05

Thanks Adunut. When are you relocating? We are still at decision making stage, but never having been to India I have no idea what to expect. I have lived out of UK since '95 and am used to setting up home in new countries, and realise that life is what you make of it, but some basic info on real life would be appreciated. Houses, gyms, driving, schools etc

Bigzero · Sep 13th, 2006, 18:06

May be a good idea to connect with these folks. Not a lot of local info in this site, but could be useful to socialise after you land there. You could meet people who have gone through similar issues while moving to the city, and get some info in the process.

http://www.hytea.org/

capt_mahajan · Sep 13th, 2006, 19:08

yes, there is an international school at banjara hills. i think they follow the american system. there are many other private schools, but i guess the indian system may not be suitable for a short stint.

housing: more expensive expat locations would generally be banjara hills or jubilee hills, though i have had expat friends living anywhere and everywhere in secunderabad and hyderabad.
it all depends on what you are willing to pay, and where you/your family's "beat" (places of work, schools etc) would be. if you know where the workplace is and what the budget is, i could make some suggestions.

hyderabad is generally easier to live in than other large indian cities like delhi, calcutta or mumbai, but traffic specially during peak hours can be murder.(i would definitely recommend a driver, at least initially). since you say you havent been to india, though, let me say that "easier" is a relative term.

it has also fewer options for weekend getaways and such like compared to those cities. enough of history and in-city sightseeing to keep you busy for sometime, though. it all depends on what you like to do with your time.

gyms are almost everywhere, in clubs or hotels and even otherwise.

there is a golf club. no idea how good it is. maintained apparently by the army, so the golfing should be ok.

other than this, bigzero's idea is excellent, and there are enough expats in hyderabad to give you feedback once you arrive.

hope this helps

Pinklady · Sep 14th, 2006, 00:06

Thanks, will get in touch when I have visited for a 'look see'

Sep 13th, 2006, 03:02	#1
Pinklady Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7	Help! Life in Hyderabad? Hi, Is there anyone out there who can give advice to a British expat on living in Hyd with a young family. Would love to hear from someone. Thanks

Sep 13th, 2006, 16:59	#4
Pinklady Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7	Life in Hyd Basically want to know school situation, see there is an International school in Banjara Hills, and what we can expect family life to be like eg. weekend activities, any golf, clubs for kids etc. Housing, gyms, driving etc.

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Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,444	May be a good idea to connect with these folks. Not a lot of local info in this site, but could be useful to socialise after you land there. You could meet people who have gone through similar issues while moving to the city, and get some info in the process. http://www.hytea.org/ __________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery

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Sep 13th, 2006, 07:15	#2
adunut Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 34	I am relocating to Hyderabad (my home town)after a 15 year stay in United States. We have two young kids 5 and 2. Please PM me if you think I can be of any help.

Sep 13th, 2006, 07:49	#3
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,732	advice on what, please?

Sep 13th, 2006, 17:05	#6
Pinklady Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7	Thanks Adunut. When are you relocating? We are still at decision making stage, but never having been to India I have no idea what to expect. I have lived out of UK since '95 and am used to setting up home in new countries, and realise that life is what you make of it, but some basic info on real life would be appreciated. Houses, gyms, driving, schools etc

Sep 13th, 2006, 19:08	#8
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,732	yes, there is an international school at banjara hills. i think they follow the american system. there are many other private schools, but i guess the indian system may not be suitable for a short stint. housing: more expensive expat locations would generally be banjara hills or jubilee hills, though i have had expat friends living anywhere and everywhere in secunderabad and hyderabad. it all depends on what you are willing to pay, and where you/your family's "beat" (places of work, schools etc) would be. if you know where the workplace is and what the budget is, i could make some suggestions. hyderabad is generally easier to live in than other large indian cities like delhi, calcutta or mumbai, but traffic specially during peak hours can be murder.(i would definitely recommend a driver, at least initially). since you say you havent been to india, though, let me say that "easier" is a relative term. it has also fewer options for weekend getaways and such like compared to those cities. enough of history and in-city sightseeing to keep you busy for sometime, though. it all depends on what you like to do with your time. gyms are almost everywhere, in clubs or hotels and even otherwise. there is a golf club. no idea how good it is. maintained apparently by the army, so the golfing should be ok. other than this, bigzero's idea is excellent, and there are enough expats in hyderabad to give you feedback once you arrive. hope this helps

Sep 14th, 2006, 00:06	#9
Pinklady Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 7	Thanks, will get in touch when I have visited for a 'look see'

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