moving to hyderabad

travelnow · Jul 23rd, 2007, 16:29

Hi all,
I'm currently living in Zurich, but my husband has a job opportunity in Hyderabad. Trying to find some info now before making a decision.
I am particularly interested in finding out about the quality of hospitals and health care and whether any has a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Anyone have any experience/feedback? Also are there any other active expat message boards? Any help would be much appreciated!

Regards

mdavid2574661 · Jul 23rd, 2007, 16:39

I have lived in Hyderabad for 8 months [in 2003]. It is a nice, safe and quiet city. People are friendly and helpful.

Autorickshaw drivers are honest. Buses are good and have their route boards in both Telugu and English. Cost of living is not too high.

As for hospitals, I do not know much as I only needed to visit a local clinic once when I had viral fever.

Housing is good and not too costly. For about Rs.12000 to Rs.15000 per month, you should get a decent semi-furnished apartment.

Visit the following site and post on their forums. You will get a lot of help.

fullhyd.com: Hyderabad and Secunderabad city guide and community

All the best.

nayan · Jul 23rd, 2007, 17:22

I have been living and working in hyderabad for almost 2 years now.
health care facilities are quite good in general. donot know specifically about neonatal care... but the following hospitals are good.
1. apollo
2. yashoda
3. care hospital (had to go in the emergency once... impressed with care recieved)

capt_mahajan · Jul 23rd, 2007, 20:46

Many corporate hospitals and some others will have NICU's, including perhaps all the ones nayan mentions. Quality of healthcare is generally good in Hyderabad, and cheaper than other larger cities.

There is an active expat section on this board right here

DesiKid · Jul 24th, 2007, 00:42

If you/your husband is working for a 'big'(Which I believe), you dont have to worry about health care at all..most of them have some tie ups with decent hospitals..

Traffic is really bad and food is probably the best on the continent..

If I were you, I'll take it!

edwardseco · Jul 24th, 2007, 07:27

I would agree with the above praise for the twin cities with a little wobble on auto men (some were great). Its a big city so get a good map..

zorts · Jul 24th, 2007, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

Its a big city so get a good map..

And these days, there IS a good map. Go to Himalaya Book World in Panjagutta and get the Guide Map of Greater Hyderabad. It was published in 2005, so it's halfway current, and it's far and away the best printed map of Hyderabad. Be forwarned, though, that it sometimes shows roads that don't exist.

Google Maps also has shockingly good detail of Hyderabad, although the imagery is at least 3 years old. This matters in the IT areas; most of the buildings close to the Cyber Towers/CyberGate area were built after the images were shot.

Shameless plug: I've been in Hyderabad since April and blogging about it.

-- Jerry

vsp27759 · Jul 25th, 2007, 10:29

Dear Travelnow,

I am born, brought-up, educated and employed in Hyderabad, having completed 25 years of service in my Office.
-----
The Traffic is very 'huge' nowadays because of "mushrooming of 4 wheelers". Some of the auto-drivers are very courteous/good.
-----
Take a House very near to your Husband's office (or) very near to your children's school.
-----
In addition to super-speciality hospitals, spread over in different parts of the City, we have specialised hospitals exclusively for "kids".
=======
In any case, the "medi-care" has now become a little bit costly and perhaps, you may take a medical insurance.

travelnow · Jul 25th, 2007, 19:09

Thanks for all your responses/links. So without knowing where
my husband will be working, could you comment on the difference between Jubilee Hills and/or Banjara Hills? Are there other areas we should consider?
What about Lancohills or is that a pipe dream?

vsp27759 · Jul 25th, 2007, 20:04

Dear Travelnow,

Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills are two of the Posh Areas of the Hyderabad and where, a middle-class family cannot reside, due to exhorbitant rental values;
---
Even out of these two Banjara Hills is "more" costly because of its proximity to City Area, when compared to Jubilee Hills.
----
So, frankly speaking, it is extremely difficult to advise where to stay, unless the area where your husband's office currentlyb functions, is made to known.
=====
Just curious - are you a native of India (or) Zurich?

capt_mahajan · Jul 25th, 2007, 21:12

To the OP, an indication of budget would help, also (as vsp says) location of work.

karthik_mitta · Jul 25th, 2007, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by travelnow

Thanks for all your responses/links. So without knowing where
my husband will be working, could you comment on the difference between Jubilee Hills and/or Banjara Hills? Are there other areas we should consider?
What about Lancohills or is that a pipe dream?

Travel now.. the following informaiton will help in recommending where to live..

- Budget is already covered? So, if you let the forum know approx budget, you will get better details.
- Do you intend to have own transport (there are some superb places in hyd you can live in, but will have to drive for basic necessities)
- Close to school/work place is a very good option.. so which school.. DPS.. .live in Gachibowli

- What do you want around the place you live.. (full of life/shopping/access to night life/access to necessities/clam and peace, greens.. et el)

So go on and give us the details.. the Maha Guru's in this forum will be delighted to help

zorts · Jul 25th, 2007, 22:53

I live in Banjara Hills (Mithla Nagar). It's expensive (my company is paying for it - mostly). Frankly, I think I'd have been happier in Srinagar Colony. Not only are rents lower, but there's more "life" to be had within easy walking distance: more shops (for everyday stuff, not luxury items), restaurants, etc.

But, as others have said, proximity to work/school is a good thing, so tell us more!

-- Jerry

evilnyberg · Jul 26th, 2007, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by zorts

And these days, there IS a good map. Go to Himalaya Book World in Panjagutta and get the Guide Map of Greater Hyderabad. It was published in 2005, so it's halfway current, and it's far and away the best printed map of Hyderabad. Be forwarned, though, that it sometimes shows roads that don't exist.

i second zorts - this map book is a life-saver!

i've been living in hyderabad for about 9 months now and have gotta say that, depending on your priorities, living in one of the posher areas mentioned (banjara hills, etc...) isn't a necessity. (of course depending on schools, work, etc.) i live in a fairly ordinary middle class area in malakpet and don't have any regrets. (ok, well, i've gotta travel damn far to get a jar of pesto, but then the added bonus is that i've learnt to cook indian!

)

i pay 5,000 rupees per month for a spacious 2-bedroom apartment in a new building... which, compared to the kind of price range you'll encounter in the fancier areas of town, is pretty damn good.

good luck, and let us know if there's anything else you're wondering about!

a

travelnow · Jul 26th, 2007, 15:47

Thanks so much! I have to get some details and then will report back! My husband and I are both American citizens, but he is originally from India.
While I'm thinking, could anyone comment on the International Schools there? I am a primary school teacher. Just sent a query to the International School of Hyderabad regarding employment. Are there others that I should consider?

Jul 23rd, 2007, 16:29	#1
travelnow Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: zurich Posts: 7	moving to hyderabad Hi all, I'm currently living in Zurich, but my husband has a job opportunity in Hyderabad. Trying to find some info now before making a decision. I am particularly interested in finding out about the quality of hospitals and health care and whether any has a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Anyone have any experience/feedback? Also are there any other active expat message boards? Any help would be much appreciated! Regards

Jul 23rd, 2007, 16:39	#2
mdavid2574661 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 10	Re.Moving to Hyderabad I have lived in Hyderabad for 8 months [in 2003]. It is a nice, safe and quiet city. People are friendly and helpful. Autorickshaw drivers are honest. Buses are good and have their route boards in both Telugu and English. Cost of living is not too high. As for hospitals, I do not know much as I only needed to visit a local clinic once when I had viral fever. Housing is good and not too costly. For about Rs.12000 to Rs.15000 per month, you should get a decent semi-furnished apartment. Visit the following site and post on their forums. You will get a lot of help. fullhyd.com: Hyderabad and Secunderabad city guide and community All the best.

Jul 25th, 2007, 19:09	#9
travelnow Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: zurich Posts: 7	so where to live? Thanks for all your responses/links. So without knowing where my husband will be working, could you comment on the difference between Jubilee Hills and/or Banjara Hills? Are there other areas we should consider? What about Lancohills or is that a pipe dream?

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nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 691	I have been living and working in hyderabad for almost 2 years now. health care facilities are quite good in general. donot know specifically about neonatal care... but the following hospitals are good. 1. apollo 2. yashoda 3. care hospital (had to go in the emergency once... impressed with care recieved)

Jul 23rd, 2007, 20:46	#4
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,727	Many corporate hospitals and some others will have NICU's, including perhaps all the ones nayan mentions. Quality of healthcare is generally good in Hyderabad, and cheaper than other larger cities. There is an active expat section on this board right here

Jul 24th, 2007, 00:42	#5
DesiKid Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: IL,USA Posts: 36	If you/your husband is working for a 'big'(Which I believe), you dont have to worry about health care at all..most of them have some tie ups with decent hospitals.. Traffic is really bad and food is probably the best on the continent.. If I were you, I'll take it!

Jul 24th, 2007, 07:27	#6
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,777	I would agree with the above praise for the twin cities with a little wobble on auto men (some were great). Its a big city so get a good map..

Jul 25th, 2007, 10:29	#8
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,334	Dear Travelnow, I am born, brought-up, educated and employed in Hyderabad, having completed 25 years of service in my Office. ----- The Traffic is very 'huge' nowadays because of "mushrooming of 4 wheelers". Some of the auto-drivers are very courteous/good. ----- Take a House very near to your Husband's office (or) very near to your children's school. ----- In addition to super-speciality hospitals, spread over in different parts of the City, we have specialised hospitals exclusively for "kids". ======= In any case, the "medi-care" has now become a little bit costly and perhaps, you may take a medical insurance.

Jul 25th, 2007, 20:04	#10
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,334	Dear Travelnow, Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills are two of the Posh Areas of the Hyderabad and where, a middle-class family cannot reside, due to exhorbitant rental values; --- Even out of these two Banjara Hills is "more" costly because of its proximity to City Area, when compared to Jubilee Hills. ---- So, frankly speaking, it is extremely difficult to advise where to stay, unless the area where your husband's office currentlyb functions, is made to known. ===== Just curious - are you a native of India (or) Zurich?

Jul 25th, 2007, 21:12	#11
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,727	To the OP, an indication of budget would help, also (as vsp says) location of work.

Jul 25th, 2007, 22:53	#13
zorts newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 38	I live in Banjara Hills (Mithla Nagar). It's expensive (my company is paying for it - mostly). Frankly, I think I'd have been happier in Srinagar Colony. Not only are rents lower, but there's more "life" to be had within easy walking distance: more shops (for everyday stuff, not luxury items), restaurants, etc. But, as others have said, proximity to work/school is a good thing, so tell us more! -- Jerry

Jul 26th, 2007, 15:47	#15
travelnow Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: zurich Posts: 7	Thanks so much! I have to get some details and then will report back! My husband and I are both American citizens, but he is originally from India. While I'm thinking, could anyone comment on the International Schools there? I am a primary school teacher. Just sent a query to the International School of Hyderabad regarding employment. Are there others that I should consider?

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