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CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: Golkonda Fort; the iconic Charminar; and the Birla Mandir Hyderabad map not to scale 48 hours in
walk. Just as iconic are Paradise and Pista the typical tourist checklist, the Qutb Shahi Hyderabad House — ‘world famous in Hyderabad’ as Tombs are yet another must visit. Some Telangana’s capital is an alluring blend of one would put it — the former famous for of the areas of this expansive complex are biryani and the latter for haleem. The city undergoing restoration, in the hopes of the old and the new. also boasts of eateries that grew from just bringing this mausoleum onto the coveted By Neeharika Satyavada a bandi (handcart) to full-f edged multi- list of UNESCO Heritage Sites. There is storeyed cafes and restaurants. Amongst also the Golconda Fort, believed to be the these are the Gokul Chaat Bhandar and Ram strongest of the Deccan Forts and when one ki Bandi, both worth a visit, for their chaats has had enough of ruins and tombs, then a ong known as the twin cities of and dosas. And if you are a vegetarian in visit to the Chowmahalla Palace is sure to Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Hyderabad, against popular belief, you refresh you with a peek into the erstwhile Hyderabad, today, is probably needn’t despair. For you have an entire good life of the Nizams of Hyderabad. Lbetter divided as the twin cities of street that comes alive every evening and Hyderabad and Cyberabad, the old and the serves up everything from a dabeli or a vada Shop new. One steeped in history and Islamic pav to a fruit f avoured soda or a malai kulf . Traditional bazaars deliver a shopping inf uence, the other a centre for dessert But Sindhi Colony is such a hit among the experience that is very uniquely their own cafes and everything swanky and hip to youngsters for street food that within hours and nothing gives you the feel of a city cater to the burgeoning IT population. of opening most of these joints sell out. So like these. And when you say Hyderabad, Home to one of the best international be there by f ve any evening, if you want to it is the Laad Bazaar that immediately airports in the country, Hyderabad could try out everything. comes to mind. So much so that, even well be on your itinerary as your next Ms. Ivanka Trump was whisked away to layover or that short business trip. So, here is See this two-kilometre stretch dedicated to a low down on what you could do if you f nd See the iconic Charminar by the evening bangles in the old city on her recent visit yourself in the city of pearls for 48 hours. lights of the fruit sellers, or on an here for the Global Entrepreneurship early Sunday morning when it is at its Summit. While there, also check out the Eat atmospheric best, with the Jummeraat ittars or attars as they are called here. A If you want to eat like a local in Hyderabad, Bazaar that pop ups en route. The legacy left behind by the Mughals, these then it isn’t just about the biryani or the four-hundred-and-twenty-six-year-old strong scented natural perfumes aren’t haleem, you start your day with an Irani Charminar is a striking structure of just traditional fragrances but also double chai and a piece of Osmania Biscuits at balustrades and balconies, not just minarets up as therapeutic aroma oils. As you leave Nimrah Cafe. Located bang opposite the and arches. One of the four minarets is open behind the old and head to the new, stop Charminar, this landmark is the starting to public and one can take in the entire by at Abids to shop up for Bidriware from point for many a walk in the old city of old city, the heart of Hyderabad from its the Government run Lepakashi or any of Hyderabad, be it a photo walk or a food balconies. Though they don’t rank high on the local Bidri stores next to it. This art of
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CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: Golkonda Fort; the iconic Charminar; and the Birla Mandir Hyderabad map not to scale 48 hours in
walk. Just as iconic are Paradise and Pista the typical tourist checklist, the Qutb Shahi Hyderabad House — ‘world famous in Hyderabad’ as Tombs are yet another must visit. Some Telangana’s capital is an alluring blend of one would put it — the former famous for of the areas of this expansive complex are biryani and the latter for haleem. The city undergoing restoration, in the hopes of the old and the new. also boasts of eateries that grew from just bringing this mausoleum onto the coveted By Neeharika Satyavada a bandi (handcart) to full-f edged multi- list of UNESCO Heritage Sites. There is storeyed cafes and restaurants. Amongst also the Golconda Fort, believed to be the these are the Gokul Chaat Bhandar and Ram strongest of the Deccan Forts and when one ki Bandi, both worth a visit, for their chaats has had enough of ruins and tombs, then a ong known as the twin cities of and dosas. And if you are a vegetarian in visit to the Chowmahalla Palace is sure to Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Hyderabad, against popular belief, you refresh you with a peek into the erstwhile Hyderabad, today, is probably needn’t despair. For you have an entire good life of the Nizams of Hyderabad. Lbetter divided as the twin cities of street that comes alive every evening and Hyderabad and Cyberabad, the old and the serves up everything from a dabeli or a vada Shop new. One steeped in history and Islamic pav to a fruit f avoured soda or a malai kulf . Traditional bazaars deliver a shopping inf uence, the other a centre for dessert But Sindhi Colony is such a hit among the experience that is very uniquely their own cafes and everything swanky and hip to youngsters for street food that within hours and nothing gives you the feel of a city cater to the burgeoning IT population. of opening most of these joints sell out. So like these. And when you say Hyderabad, Home to one of the best international be there by f ve any evening, if you want to it is the Laad Bazaar that immediately airports in the country, Hyderabad could try out everything. comes to mind. So much so that, even well be on your itinerary as your next Ms. Ivanka Trump was whisked away to layover or that short business trip. So, here is See this two-kilometre stretch dedicated to a low down on what you could do if you f nd See the iconic Charminar by the evening bangles in the old city on her recent visit yourself in the city of pearls for 48 hours. lights of the fruit sellers, or on an here for the Global Entrepreneurship early Sunday morning when it is at its Summit. While there, also check out the Eat atmospheric best, with the Jummeraat ittars or attars as they are called here. A If you want to eat like a local in Hyderabad, Bazaar that pop ups en route. The legacy left behind by the Mughals, these then it isn’t just about the biryani or the four-hundred-and-twenty-six-year-old strong scented natural perfumes aren’t haleem, you start your day with an Irani Charminar is a striking structure of just traditional fragrances but also double chai and a piece of Osmania Biscuits at balustrades and balconies, not just minarets up as therapeutic aroma oils. As you leave Nimrah Cafe. Located bang opposite the and arches. One of the four minarets is open behind the old and head to the new, stop Charminar, this landmark is the starting to public and one can take in the entire by at Abids to shop up for Bidriware from point for many a walk in the old city of old city, the heart of Hyderabad from its the Government run Lepakashi or any of Hyderabad, be it a photo walk or a food balconies. Though they don’t rank high on the local Bidri stores next to it. This art of
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of the old city, happens every Sunday from 7:30 am to 9 am. There are four walks to choose from, to explore the architectural and historical splendour of the city, but the walk from CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Laad Bazaar is famous Charminar to Chowmahalla Palace for bangles; the Hyderabadi biryani, and the legendary Osmania biscuits remains the most popular. The Sky Show at Birla Planetarium is popular across quite a few of the bigger cities in India, but here in Hyderabad where it is located, on one of the more popular hillocks of the City, the Naubat Pahad, it is worth a visit. Not just for the sweeping views of the Hussain Sagar and the pristine white Birla Mandir that it ofers but also for its Science Museum. The interactive science silver inlay in black metal lives on section here at the Museum has been today in the neighbouring town of engaging children and adults alike Bidar. Once in the newer part of the in exploring the basic laws of Physics city, head to Shilparam, the art and in a fun way for over 27 years now. craft bazaar next to Hitech City. Set And who hasn’t seen pictures of the in a style that aims to recreate an famous Buddha Statue of Hyderabad, artisan village complete with thatched believed to be the tallest monolith of roof hutments, it brings together the Gautama Buddha. Take an evening handicrafts from across the Telugu boat ride in the Hussain Sagar to the states of Telangana and Hyderabad. Buddha. This white granite statue But, how can one leave the city of was consecrated by the Dalai Lama pearls without some pearls! Shop at Sri himself. Jagdamba Pearls if you are on a budget and if in the mood to splurge, head Take Back to Mangatrai, both traders have been The Fruit Biscuits from Karachi GoAir operates direct fights around in the city for only slightly less Bakery in their yellow boxes are to Hyderabad from Bengaluru, than a century. now recognised anywhere to be Kolkata, Jaipur, Delhi and Hyderabadi. So if you still want to Ahmedabad, with convenient connections from other cities. Do take back biscuits from the bakeries of For more information, Go on a Heritage Walk. Conducted by Hyderabad, why not try the Osmania log on to www.GoAir.in the Telangana Tourism Department, Biscuits from Subhan Bakery this time this guided walk through the lanes around.
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