1. One of the richest heritage cities in India,
Hyderabad is known for its culture, cuisines and
the royalty. The city is most famous for its
Charminar and the Golconda Fort. In addition,
Hyderabad is known for its cuisines, which include
the sumptuous biryani and kebabs - a treat for
non vegetarians. Hyderabad is also a shopper's
stop - it's most popular items are pearls and
fabrics. Visit Hyderabad for a trip through a land
distinctly blends traditional and modern.
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2. A 400 year old city that has grown its charm as it has grown in years,
Hyderabad is undoubtedly the most enchanting and mysterious city in the
country A marvel for any visitor, the city hasnÂ’t let the Nizami
Hyderabad fade even as the ultra-modern Cyberabad grew In
Hyderabad you can see age old wonders like Char Minar and Golconda
Fort standing along with Cyberabad, their hi-tech counterpart   The
mysterious journey of Hyderabad started with the Qutb Shahi dynasty
when the ruler wanted a new capital out of his earlier Golconda It was
here that the foundation of the ever-enchanting Charminar was laid It
was supposed to be the center of the city
3. Later the Mughals and then the Nizams added to the glory of the
gorgeous city   Charminar is something which no visitor to
Hyderabad can afford to miss It is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic
architecture and is almost synonymous to Hyderabad The balconies of
the minar give panoramic views of the bustling bazaars that surround it A
reminiscent of the pre-Hyderabad era is the Golconda Fort that lies west
to the city A mighty fort with imposing granite walls, the fort occupies a
circumference of around 5 kilometers
4. The fort is definitely a must-visit in the city One should try to visit it
during the hours when a light show is held in the premises   A
distinct characteristic of the rulers of Hyderabad has always remained
their love for opulence and grandeur This is particularly reflected in the
many lavish palaces and other buildings that are present in the city The
Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad is one masterpiece by an Italian
architect Picturesquely placed on top of a hill, the palace was taken up
by the Nizams as their royal guest house
5. Interestingly, the palace is designed in the shape of a scorpion with its
stings spreading out towards north Rich in regal items, one of the gems
treasured by Falaknuma Palace is a 100-seater rosewood dining table
Another such regal residence in the city is the Chowmalla Palace It was
the royal residence and office of the Asif Jahi dynasty   Though
predominantly Muslim, Hyderabad has a cosmopolitan population with
Bengalis, Coastal Andhraites, Gujaratis, Marathis, the Sikh Community,
and the people from different regions residing here A good number of
religious places are present in the city, which form major tourist
attractions too
6. The Mecca Masjid is the largest and the oldest mosque in town Moula
Ali Dargah is revered for being the dargah in the memory of Hazrat Ali,
the son-in-law of the Prophet Other religious places that attract huge
crowds are the Birla Mandir and Balaji Temple ISKCON Temple and St
PaulÂ’s Cathedral are other places that draw people from all faiths
7. Â Â Food is something that Hyderabad is known for Hyderabadi
Biryani is something every foodie can die for Mostly known for its
Mughlai and Persian style of cuisine Hyderabad has evolved a taste of its
own in these years Typically spicy, the city thrives on vegetarian as well
as non-vegetarian delicacies As the Mall culture has well invaded the
place, one can find several other types of cuisines here too
8. Â Â A city that has so much to offer that you can royalty free music jazz
hardly think of sitting back, Hyderabad is a place where almost anyone
would want to shop for And when it comes to shopping, itÂ’s the pearls
that grab the fancy of all shoppers Rice pearls and Basra pearls are the
most popular here The oldest and most popular market here is the Laad
Bazaar known for its artifacts, antique paintings, cotton dress materials,
handloom cloths, saris, silverware, and unique handcrafts