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Quick facts
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, the city with a glorious past is situated at an average altitude 542 meter, which gives the city a chance to build over artificial lakes. Leaving a legacy of magnificent palaces, chronic mosques and pristine tombs, Hyderabad’s regal history and vibrant culture attract worldwide itinerant to explore the beautiful city of pearls and diamond. The city is also famous for its biriyani,so much so it has a dish to its own name throughout the country in all states. It’s the fourth most populous city in India.
Population
6.81 million
State
Andhra Pradesh
Culture
According to the 2011 census, the religious make-up of Greater Hyderabad was: Hindus (64.93%), Muslims (30.13%), Christians (2.75%), Jains (0.29%), Sikhs (0.25%) and Buddhists (0.04%); 1.56% did not state any religion
Language
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must see
- Meeca Masjid
- Char Minar
Meeca Masjid
City’s famous mosque, Meeca Masjid is considered one of the world’s largest worships places for Muslim’s in Hyderabad. Built by Mohammed QuliQutb Shah in 1617, Hyderabad’s oldest monument can house maximum of 10,000 devotees during the major Muslim festivals. All blocksthat were embedded above the main prayer hall of masjid’s are made from the holy soil of Mecca, hence the mosque’s got its name. Its courtyard is no less than an enclosure that’s famous for imbibing several tombs of Nizams of Hyderabad.
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Char Minar
Hyderabad’s prime attraction, Char Minar is an impressive gateway, which is accessible from all four directions. Offering dizzying views of city’s’ courtly life from its top, Char Minar is an enticing mosque in Hyderabad which was built in 1591 under the regime of Mohammed QuliQutb Shah. It's certainly an imposing sight, although city’s persistent traffic that constantly swirls around this amazingly beautiful structure, crowded markets, and people standing in long queues.
All
9am – 5:30pm
Food and Beverage
Budget Eats
Hotel Shadab
If you are too tired of the same old fashioned five-star restaurant biryani, then move out to try Hyderabadi Biryani at Hotel Shadab. Besides delicious dining experience, also enjoy its’ interior looks like a disco setting from 70’s.
Must Try: Hyderabadi Biryani & Chicken Nihari
Location: Charminar, High Court Road
Dakshina Mandapa
Dakshina creates magic by keeping the real essence of South Indian cuisines. Offering an ethnic ambiance of the Southern States, this luxurious sitting at Hyderabad’s Taj Hotel is known for serving finest flavours of South on your plate.
Must Try: Thali&Uttapam
Location:TajMahal Hotel, Abids Rd
Over The Moon - This multi cuisine restaurant is situated on the roof, in the winds of Hyderabad, warm food is served with a warm staff.
Visit Days:All
Time: 12 Noon to 1 AM
Location: Hotel Daspalla
Not So Budget Friendly
Jewel of Nizam
Well, every great city has something to cherish its grandeur though cuisines, and in Hyderabad, it’s undoubtedly – Jewel of Nizam. Offering classic views of Hyderabad’s Charminar, this restaurant specialises in Hyderabadi and Mughlai cuisine.
Must Try: Chicken Biryani &AnokhiKheer
Location: Hitech City
Feast
It’s located inside the Hyderabad’s luxurious hotel, Sheraton. Famed for serving a classic range of Indian & Continentals cuisines, its warm hospitality and elegant ambiance are among a few reasons why it is famous among tourists.
Must Try: Punjabi Paratha& Ginger Prawns
Location: Gachibowli, West Hyderabad
EXPERIENCE
- Culture & Heritage
- Spiritual
Shopping at Laad Bazar
Running west from Hyderabad’s prime attraction Charminar, Laad Bazaar is the historic market where every corner shimmers like a twinkling star. Famous for its sparkling and colourful bangle shops, the market exhibits a glittery galore of intimate jewelry. Roam around the cramped alleys of this traditional market where some shops have been selling beautiful artsy wears enchase with crystal for almost 200 years.
Birla Mandir
Located at 280-feet high hillock of Kalapahad, Birla Mandir is one of the must visit place in Hyderabad. This 1960 constructed temple took close to 2000 tonnes of white marbles to build this stunning temple. Here you will get a chance to experience the three most important types of architecture in India, South Indian Architecture, Utkal Temple Architecture, andRajasthani Architecture. The main attraction of this temple is an 11-feet high statue of Lord Lakshminarayana with an amazing lotus carved around it.
