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HyderabadEstablished on the southern banksof the river Musi, Hyderabad is acity of rocky terrain that has withtime transformed into a hustlingmetropolitan offering the bestBiryanis ever. The city has one ofthe best varieties of pearls andgemstones in the world. Home tovarious IT firms andpharmaceutical companies,Hyderabad is a hub for commercialbusiness processes.

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Hyderabad is an old city that has beenknown for its rich heritage and culture. Anideal destination for foodies as it offers foodtraditionally cooked in the Mughal andPersian style. The large variety of lipsmacking biryanis makes anybody's visitperfect. Hyderabad, the sixth most populouscity in India, is the capital of both AndhraPradesh and Telangana. Founded in the late16th century by Muhammad Quli QutbShah, it later became the capital of thelarger state of Hyderabad ruled by thecolourful dynasty we know as the Asaf JahiNizams. The Nizams ruled over Hyderabadfor two centuries till 1948. Their stateincluded regions of present -day AndhraPradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. In afamous episode of modern Indian history, in1947, the then Nizam, Osman Ali Khan,refused to join either India or Pakistan, butthe following year the state was annexed byIndia by force. Hyderabad’s twin city,Secunderabad, was founded in the early

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18th century as a British cantonment,separated from Hyderabad by the HussainSagar Lake. Hyderabad is known for itsunique culture- the aromatic biryani, thelilting tongue called Dakkani or Hyderabadi,the rich legacy of the Nizams and the stunning Charminar. The region isalso famous for its diamond mines thatproduced some of the world’s most covetedrocks- the Kohinoor, the Regent Diamond,the Hope and the Orloff. In the last twodecades, Hyderabad-Secunderabad has grown into a hub of informationtechnology, and is sometimes given thesobriquet ‘Cyberabad’.

The city is also home to the Telugu filmindustry (predictably called Tollywood), thethird largest in the country. Hyderabadis areproud of their city, of the colourful storiesbehind its splendid palaces, of the Nizamswith their many wives and as manyeccentricities. They love to sip Irani chai atsmall joints in the shops around Charminar.They love the larger-than-life Tollywoodstars, who exhort them to buy cola from gigantic hoardings, and who routinelystep out of sprawling mansions in theupmarket Jubilee Hills or Banjara Hills to addhistrionics to the political scene. Also, thecity has developed to become a hub for theIT sector along with the pharmaceutical andBPO processes making it a busy commercialcity. The wide range of precious and semi-precious stones and pearls and intricate art

and handicraft make Hyderabad one of themost sought after destinations among thetourists. To top it all, it is the home to one ofthe very popular attractions in the country,Charminar.

Hyderabad is one city that still holds itsbeautiful old world charm along with themodern day elegance. Remember thesensuous ‘Ooh La La’ song from ‘The DirtyPicture”; it was shot in the Ramoji Film Cityof Hyderabad. ‘Hero Hiralal’, starringNaseeruddin Shah and Sanjana Kapoor hada few scenes shot at the Golconda Fort,Hussain Sagar, and the iconic Charminar.Some other popular movies that were shotin Hyderabad are Bobby Jasoos, Wanted,Daawat-E-Ishq, and Bewafaa.

Vacation in Hyderabad is always a one-of-a-kind experience but this is doubled up if youhappen to visit during any of the festivalsand events. Festivals like the DeccanFestival, International Kite Festival, LumbiniFestival and Ugadi Festival. On top of allthese festivals and events unique to the state, festivals like Holi, Deepavali, Id-Ul-Fitr, Christmas are also celebrated withequal gusto and pomp. List of festivals inHyderabad is as big as the city itself.

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1 Treasure Island Gandipet

Next to Golkonda Resort, Gandipet,Hyderabad, Telangana 500075

A popular amusement park for bothchildren and adults,Treasure Island Gandipet attracts hundredsof visitors everyday. From go-karting,large swimming pools, camel rides, funindoor games to dry and water rides, thisamusement park is a perfect holidaydestination. The place is famous not only forthe fun activities but also for the 30 bamboocottages where you can spend the nightwith family and friends. So for a fun filledday, this place is perfect for all.

2 Surendrapuri

Surendrapuri, Near Yadagirigutta,Nalgonda District, Telangana,Hyderabad 508115, India

If you have ever wondered about theinnumerable Hindu Gods and Goddesses,you should check out this Surendrapuri Hyderabad. Located about 60km away from Hyderabad city, not many

tourist make it up to this place. But once youreach here, you'd realize how cool this placeis. Also called the Mythological AwarenessCentre, the museum was established tocreate knowledge about Hindu mythology.

The museum was actualized byMr. Kundu Satyanarayana, who built it in thememory of his son. There are life-sizereplicas of most of the import Hindutemples with the sculptures and idols of thedeities inside. The replicas are convincingenough to give you the feeling of beinginside the real temple. According to theirsizes, these replicas are either constructedoutdoors or kept indoors. Apart from theseimpressive structures, you will find anumber of paintingsand sculptures depicting instances from Ramayana,Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita etc. There areeven life-sized artistic representations of the'three worlds', heaven and hell. A visitto Surendrapuri would be a fun way toteach your kids or learn yourself, the basicbackground of the Hindu Mythology. Trulydevout people can have the satisfaction ofhaving visited all the sacred temples at oneplace.

3 Charminar



Telephone Exchange, PathergattiRoad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500082,India

Charminar in Hyderabad is a monumentsynonymous with the city itself, the fourspires rising in the sky seem to proclaim tothe world of the rich heritage of this ancientcity. The breathtaking structure, which is atthe heart of the city will mesmerize youmore as you come closer. The four storiedminars are ornamented with ringformations in the shape of delicate flowerpetals. Since there are no official documentsor inscriptions about Charminar, not muchis known about the date of its foundation orthe reason behind it. However, there are anumber of theories abound.

An excellent example of Islamicarchitecture, the structure is made up ofpulverized marbles, granites, mortar andlimestone. There are 45 praying spaces butthe best one is the rooftop mosque at thewestern end of the structure. As the soundof the city dwindles down, as serenity startssurrounding you, you will feel like heavenitself is blessing you. There are 149 windingsteps that lead up to the rooftop. Take abreak and stand on the balcony of the firstfloor and feast your eyes on the hustle andbustle of the busy Laad Bazaar down below.

Don't miss out on this one. A visit toHyderabad doesn't count if you haven’t seenthe Charminar.

4 Golconda Fort

Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad, Telangana500008, India

Golconda Fort, Hyderabad is one of the primary tourist attractions.Renowned for its diamond mines that havegiven the world the famous Kohinoor andDarya-i-noor diamonds, Golconda is alsoknown for this famous fort. The ancient fortcomplex of Golconda will charm you with itshistory, tinged with legends and anecdotes.The construction of this regal structure isbelieved to have started in 1143 as a mudfort, during the rule of the Kakatiya Dynasty.Today, the granite fort stands on a 400 feethill, and seems to emit a kind of ancientaura from each and every part. The fortcomplex is made up of four separate fortssurrounded by an outer wall whose

perimeter is around 10 km. Apart from that,there are semi-circular bastions, some ofthem still sporting cannons on top,drawbridges, eight gateways, stables,mosques and temples. Golconda Fort stillhave the remnants of the palatial rooms andhalls. Standing inside one of these will giveyou an idea of the kind of grandeur thisplace must have had during its golden days.An ingenious example of acousticalengineering can be experienced at the ironspiked Fateh Darwaza, one of the fortentrances, spiked so as to prevent elephantsfrom breaking open the gates. A hard clapmade under the dome can be heard as faras the highest pavillion (Balsa Hill) almost akilometre away. This arrangement workedas a warning to alert the forces in the fort incase of an incoming attack. With so muchground to cover, exploring every nook andcranny might be tedious. You can hire a tourguide who can show you around moreefficiently with details on the stories andlegends associated with Golconda Fort. Ifyou are planning to stay back till late, don'tmiss the Light and Sound Show here. Theshows usually start at 7 PM in summers and6 PM in winters, with shows in Telugu heldon Thursdays, shows in Hindi held onTuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Englishshows held on Wednesdays and Sundays.There are no shows on Mondays.

5 Ramoji Film City

Anaspur Village, HayathnagarMandal, Hyderabad, Telangana501512, India

Ramoji Film Cityis India's very own version of Disneyland,with a twist that only Indian cinema canbring! The film city is owned by the Ramojigroup, which is headed by Ramoji Rao, afamous director of the Telegu film industry.Declared as the 'largest film city in theworld' by the Guinness Book of WorldRecords, the place attracts millions oftourists every year. As you enter this place,you will see miniature replica sets of theGolconda Fort and the HawaMahal. The Fort is built on a hilltopfrom where you can get spectacular views ofthe entire film city.

Ramoji Film City has a 5-star and 7-starhotel for tourists who are looking for goodaccommodation options. Also, these hotelsplay host to corporate affairs and weddings.There are many interesting dining optionsincluding multi-cuisine restaurants, fast foodjoints and stylish cafes.



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1 Paradise Restaurant

Paradise Food Court, S D Road,Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500003,India

+91-40-66313721|+91-40-40023230

Paradise Restaurant is one of the best andoldest restaurants in Hyderabad, famous forits Biryanis. It started out as a small tea andsnacks restaurant in 1953. Growing from thehumble beginnings, today it hastransformed into a palatial restaurant,synonymous with the flavourful biryani! Italso serves Hyderabadi, Indian, Chinese andContinental delicacies. Its truly a mecca forchicken biryanis and mirch ka salan servedalong with biryanis. The ambiance is great,service is quick and the staff is courteous.

2 Pista House

Kotla Alijah, Moghalpura, Hyderabad,Telangana 500002, India

+91-93965-00786

3 Kebabs and Kurries

ITC Kakatiya Hotel, 6 -3 -1187,Greenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad,Telangana 500016, India

+91-40-23400132|+91-40-40081859

Kebabs & Kurries has the typicalrugged North-West Frontier ambience,

minimalist décor with copper slate flooring,sandstone walls & pillars, and antiqueartifacts adding to the 'Indianness'. The sightof the clear glass live kitchen with its array ofiron tandoors, skewers, clay ovens, rustictawas, pans and spit charcoal grills, drumsup your appetite as you walk in. Asexpected, the menu here is brimming overwith kebabs, kormas, qaliyas and salans inthe best traditions of the ITC signaturerestaurants Bukhara and Dum Pukht. Trytheir Burra and Kakori Kebabs, Tali SabzMacchli, Murgh Angaar, Tandoori Jhinga andPudina Paneer Tikka, all of them superlative,with the grilled aroma, which is just the rightshade of subtlety.The Tali Macchli, (whitepomfret fillet marinated in a paste of freshgarlic, green chillies and coriander leaves,crumbed and pan fried on a tawa),especially, is a culinary masterpiece, crisp onthe outside, and melting with the aroma ofthe green paste, inside. So are TandooriJhinga (jumbo prawns marinated in anajwain-flavoured mixture of yoghurt, redchillies, turmeric and garam masala,skewered and roasted over charcoal).Excellent korma (curry) options includeMurgh Korma and Murgh Bemisaal and DoPyaza Gosht.For vegetarians, don't miss theevergreen Dal Bukhara, that rich, creamyand delicious black lentils speciality, or theAloo mandra' (stuffed potato barrelssimmered in a curd-based gravy). There isan assortment of Indian breads like WarqiParathas. For desserts, do try Yaquti,(broken basmati rice and moong dal cooked

in milk and reduced on low heat, andenriched with khoya), it's a refreshing (andlighter on the palate) change from the usualShahi Tukras and Khubani ka Meethasserved up at these places.Specialities:

Chicken Kebabs Murgh Malai Murgh Anghar Kakori Kebab Charminar Kebab Barrah Kebab Tali Machhli

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4 Karachi Bakery

Door No. 5-3-930, MozamjahiMarket, Bank Street, Nizam ShahiRoad ,Near Nandi Complex ,Koti

+91-40-24603502|+91-40-24732786|+91-9246205203|+91-9246205203

5 Kamat Restaurant

Near Nampally Station, FurnitureLane, Nampally, Hyderabad,Telangana 500001, India

+91-40-27764242



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SeeA: Treasure Island GandipetB: SurendrapuriC: CharminarD: Golconda FortE: Ramoji Film City

AccommodationF: Hotel Raj Classic InnG: Leonia Holistic DestinationH: Hotel GrandeurI: Hotel Raj Classic InnJ: Leonia Holistic DestinationK: Hotel GrandeurL: Hotel Raj Classic InnM: Leonia Holistic DestinationN: Hotel Grandeur

FoodO: Paradise RestaurantP: Pista HouseQ: Kebabs and KurriesR: Karachi BakeryS: Kamat Restaurant


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