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Hyderabad, the hi-tech city is the capital of Andra
Pradesh. This cosmopolitain city is also know as Istanbul of India and
second Silicon Valley of India. The city nurtures in its heart the love
story of a young prince, Muhammad Quli and a village belle, Bhagmati that
laid the foundation of the city. Hyderbad is very beautiful, lively and a
perfect tourist destination. It has a perfect balance of Western and Indian
cultures. The city of Char Minar is four hundred years old and nurtures in
its heart the love story of a young prince, Muhammad Quli and a village
belle, Bhagmati that laid the foundation of the city. It is also know as the
perl city. You'll see a perfect blend of Hindu and Muslim community there.
There are so many tourist spots, food markets, shopping malls, restaurants,
bars, pubs and disco techs. The city has a incredible night life.
Hyderabad is making great strides in Information Technology and
Telecommunications. It is now a big hub for Multinational companies and is
rivalling Bangalore in terms of attracting foreign investment and performing
the outsourcing work. Moreover, superspeciality hospitals with excellent
doctors and low fees are attracting medical tourism to Hyderabad.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air - Air India has flights to Mumbai and Chennai. Indian Air Lines
flights in both directions between Hyderabad and Bangalore (daily), Mumbai
(Three daily), Calcutta (daily except Tuesday and Sunday) Delhi (twice
daily). Jet Airways flies daily to Bangalore, Mumbai and Calcutta
By Train - Trains leave for every part of the country.
Major Trains form Hyderabad :
to Bangalore - Bangalore Express / 790 km distance
to Chennai - Madras Express / 794 km
to Delhi - Andhra Pradesh Exp / 1397 km
to Mumbai - Mumbai Express / 800 km.
By Road - Hyderbad is well connected to the other major cities.
WHEN TO GO
Best time to travel Hyderabd is October to February.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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The Charminar - The majestic architectural hub of
the city stands at the heart of the old city of Hyderabad, built by
Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591. The structure is square, each side
measuring 100 feet, with a central pointed high arch at the center. The
minarets, their domed finials, rise to 180 feet from the ground. The
whole edifice contains numerous small decorative arches arranged both
vertically and horizontally.
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The Mecca Masjid - Mecca Masjid is one of the
largest mosques in India accommodating upto 10,000 people. Located near
the Charminar, the construction of the Masjid was begun by Muhammad Qutb
Shah in 1617 and completed by Quranzeb in 1693. It is a grand edifice
with a huge courtyard. The other two mosques--the Jami Masjid and the
Toli Masjid--are small and modest structures in the city.
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Golconda Fort - This 16th century fortress is a
majestic monument, which lies on the western outskirts of Hyderabad
city. It speaks of a great cultural heritage of 400 years and exudes a
palpable sense of history. Golconda has been known as famous center for
diamonds, and the diamond mines boast of some of the most renowned
diamonds in the world. The Kohinoor originally belonged to Golconda, as
did the Darya-i-Noor, the Orloff, the Pitt, and the great table of the
Nizam. It is thus regarded as a place worth visiting.
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Hussain Sagar - Hussain Sagar is a large
artificial lake lake in the midst of the city and was construHussain
Sagar - Hussain Sagar is a large artificial lake lake in the midst of
the city and was constructed in 1562 AD. Also known as Tank Bund, it
connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It was built by
Ibrahim Qutb Shah in around 1550, in gratitude to Husain Shah Wali, who
had cured him of a disease. cted in 1562 AD. Also known as Tank Bund, it
connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It was built by
Ibrahim Qutb Shah in around 1550, in gratitude to Husain Shah Wali, who
had cured him of a disease.
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Puttaparthi - The main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai
Baba, in the south-western corner of AP at Puttaparthi. This town is
most easily reached by bus from Bangalore. Nagarjunakonda:150 km
south-east of Hyderabad. Prehistoric remnants suggest that human
activity began here some 200,000 years ago.The Nagarjunakonda Museum
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WHERE TO EAT
Hyderbad is a city of fun and delicious food. You can try out the local
restaurant which serves delicious non-vegetarian dishes, or you can choose
form the chains of Indian and international Restaurant.
Checker's Cafe is a food court of the more upscale variety, Checkers started
off with a bang. And given the competition from Pick'N'Move next door, this
was no mean task. Checkers justified its slightly higher prices by offering
enough on the menu to keep you interested. A completely veggie joint,
Checker's has now lost out on some of its clientele to the new and improved
Pick'N'Move, but its range of dishes is still its USP. And that's what makes
this little place worth a visit.
Kebab-e-Bahar:- If you have a taste for barbecued fare, try the following:
Kebab-e-Chaman (chicken), Pathar ka Ghosht (mutton cooked on a stone),
Kakori Kebab (bone less mutton), Tangdi Kebab (drumsticks), Reshmi Kebab
(finely minced chicken) and Fish Tikka. Two unusual offerings are Barbecued
Lobster with Irani yogurt (Rs 550) and Crab with Black Pepper and Garlic
Butter (Rs 495). Of course, all this has to be eaten with your own choice of
bread, and a light salad. For vegetarians Kebab-e-Bahar offers meatless
kebabs, barbecued paneer (cottage cheese), often done in shashlik style,
various types of fresh vegetables in barbecue sauce and a delectable daal.
An interesting bargain is the platter — three types of meat kebabs, two
vegetables, chutney, salad and bread — for Rs 350. You can have two or three
different kinds of popular Indian sweetmeats or ice creams.
Annalakshmi Athithi Inn:- Like the sweet lime and pomegranate drink,
Anarkali, or Rasmadhuri, which is tender-coconut water with lime and honey.
Triveni is a mix of grape, pineapple, sweet lime and ginger and
specialty-of-the-season Mango Tarang, also has that wicked twist of ginger.
Another seasonal favourite Tharboosh is a combo of musk melon, ginger and
honey, while the year-round Ginger Pine has the perfect proportions of
pineapple and ginger. For a richer treat try Amrit, a mocktail of dry-fruits
blended with various spices.Annalakshmi's fruit juices are special because
they contain no sugar - honey is the healthier substitute - and most all of
them have ginger, which is excellent for digestion. The restaurant also
serves a herbal Ayurvedic drink called Ambrosia, which is good for purifying
blood and for overall well-being.
Fishland is a wonderful restaurant on the congested
Punjagutta-Sanathnagar-Kukatpally section of NH 9, close to the Ameerpet
crossroads. Do not get confused by the name - it is indeed a place to eat.
Park on the roadside - courtesy of MCH, as long as you pay the fee in due
course - climb a flight of steps, and enter. You will notice straightaway
that there is nothing pretentious about the place - pink walls, a large
primitive painting of a bucolic scene, brass plant holders, standard fans,
simple furniture. Very basic, but clean.The basic meal is served in a thali.
I got Tomato Soup with Croutons & Cream, Mixed Fried Vegetables, Tomato Daal,
Sambhar, Drumstick Curry In Gravy, Rasam, a bowl of Biryani Rice, Chutney,
Curd, Papad, Tandoori Roti and Rice. Along with this came Fish Pulusu, Roast
Chicken and Mutton Curry. For dessert I was given a slice of strawberry ice
cream. It was a hearty meal, and I enjoyed it to the core. My companion
stuck to a simple combination of Rice & Prawn Masala (Rs. 75/-). I sampled a
small portion of his lunch and understood straightaway why he looked so
replete.
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