I'm leaving for Hyderabad on Sunday. Still have to stop the paper, take Earnie to Nate's, take Jimmy to Mary's and get a few gifts for Tanya and her cousins. I'm researching possible places to explore in LonelyPlanet South India.
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I asked my friends from Hyderabad where you should visit. Their response:
ReplyDeleteHere is my Cousin’s contact cell no. at Hyderabad just in case of any emergency purpose – 9966974110 (Narendra).
Some of the most important Places to visit and see in Hyderabad, India:
1] Salar Jung Museum - The museum houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world. Collections include the Veiled Rebecca and other huge collection of artifacts dating back to a few centuries. A mere day is not enough to cover the whole museum.
2] Charminar and its surrounding market area - the major landmark in Hyderabad with four graceful minarets located in the south of the city. It was built in gratitude by the founder of Hyderabad Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah to mark the end of the plague epidemic and as a tribute to Hussain. It is in the midst of Charkaman which are four archaways leading to roads in all four directions of the Charminar monument.
3] Golconda Fort - Golkonda Fort is one of the most magnificent fortress complexes in India. Seated on a hill on one side and spiraling fort on the other, its location and internal design made it one of the strongest forts in the world.
4] Birla Mandir - Lord Venkateswara temple in the centre of the city and built entirely in white marble.
5] Statue of Buddha – One of the tallest Buddha statues on the Hussain Sagar Lake.
6] Qutb Shahi Tombs - Home to various Tombs dedicated to Rulers of Qutub Shahi dynasty, located at Shaikpet, near Golkonda Fort. These are an example of Deccan architecture with large minarets, huge domes, delicate marble designs and multiple inner passages.
7] Chowmahalla Palace- It was the seat of Asaf Jahi dynasty, where the Nizam entertained his official guests and royal visitors. Initiated in 1750 by Nizam Salabat Jung and designed along the lines of the Shah's palace in Isfahan, this actually consists of a group of palaces each used as a Durbar Hall. It has now been aesthetically renovated and is also venue for conferences.
8] Koti Bazaar - The Koti bazaar offers you the extremely good bargains and you also pick up some authentic good materials in this market. Any common man can afford these things. Traditiona sari, colorful bangles, jewelry, pearls jewelry and many more attractive things can be found here in this Koti bazaar, Hyderabad
8] Indian School of Business at Hyderabad, ranked number 12 in global MBA rankings by the Financial Times of London in 2010.
9] Srisailam - One of ancient Hindu temple 150 Miles away from Hyderabad.
10] Nagarjuna Konda - A small island and a pilgrimage place for Buddhists. The region got its name from a Buddhist monk, Nagarjuna, who used to preach here somewhat near the end of second century A.D. The excavations carried out here reveal a civilization that used to prevail here. Nagarjuna Konda is a beautiful place and worth visiting. There are some fascinating sights found here which include waterfall, a massive dam and a museum with rare antiquities in its possession. This place is less than 4 hrs drive from Hyderabad.
What foods should you try?
ReplyDeleteHyderabadi cuisine is a blend of traditional South Indian Mughal and Persian cuisine.
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani (It is an iconic dish of the region),
Kheema aaloo,
Haleem (a meat dish traditionally eaten during the holy month of Ramzan),
Kaddu Ki Kheer (a sweet porridge made with sweet gourd),
Sheer Qorma (a sweet liquid dish cooked with vermicelli and milk),
Mirchi ka saalan,
Bagaare baigan,
Qubani ka meetha,
Double ka meetha,
Phirni,
Nahari Kulche also known as paya,
Khatti dal,
Khichdi and Khatta,
Aam ka achaar,
Gosht ka achaar,
Peosi (a sweet prepared with egg whites and milk),
Shahi tukde etc.[
Hi. Who is this? You didn't sign your post. Did you type all that up yourself? I mean version copying it from somewhere? It's pretty comprehensive. I've seen many of those place in the travel guide. Paul
ReplyDeleteThis is Uncle Steve... I have many friends from India that I work with and they are very interested in where you plan to visit and how long you will be in India. the telephone contact is a cousin of one of my friends. If you need some help, give him a call.
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