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Hyderabad [1] is the capital of Andhra Pradesh in Southern India, located on the banks of the Musi River and the Deccan Plateau. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are "twin cities" near Hussain Sagar Lake (also known as Tank Bund in local parlance) but both cities have grown so much that now they have become one big city. The city and district of Hyderabad are coterminous. Hyderabad district is entirely contained within the Rangareddi district of Andhra Pradesh. Many of the suburbs of the city are actually in Rangareddi.
A city rich with history and tradition, Hyderabad now competes with Bangalore, Chennai for the crown of India's IT capital; Microsoft, Google and Oracle have their India headquarters here.
[edit] Understand
If you are traveling to Hyderabad on business — as is increasingly the case now — it is easy to miss the 400-year-old Hyderabad. The city that immediately hits the eye is a sprawling metropolis of shopping malls and office buildings with glass facades. The whole of the city seems to be under construction or renovation and the roads are jammed because flyovers are being constructed.
The "old city" that was once the seat of the Nizam, the ruler of the largest and the most opulent "princely state", and the twin city of Secunderabad where the British maintained a cantonment to keep the army within striking distance of the Nizam can be seen only if you take the time out to see them.
Hyderabad's many epithets include the City of Pearls, the City of Nawabs, the Biryani City and, because of its high-tech draw, Cyberabad.
[edit] History
Hyderabad's history dates back to 1463, when Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk established the fortress of Golconda around 8 km to the west of the present day old city. He had quelled rebellion in the Telangana region and had was appointed the subedar, or administrator of the region as a result. By 1518, he had become independent from the Bahmani sultan and declared himself the Sultan, under the name of Quli Qutb Shah and established the Qutb Shahi dynasty. In 1589, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, a grandson of Quli Qutb Shah, took the decision to move his capital from the Golconda fort to the present day location of Hyderabad to alleviate water shortages at the old location. In 1591, he ordered the construction of the Charminar, reportedly in gratitude to Allah for cutting short a plague epidemic before it could do too much damage.
The name "Hyderabad" reportedly had its origins in an affair between Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah and a local Telugu courtesan named Bhagmati. He named the city Bhagyanagar after her, and after she converted to Islam and took on the name of "Hyder Mahal", he named the city Hyderabad to keep pace. Hyderabad was built on a grid plan with help from Iranian architects. French traveller Jean-Baptiste Tavernier favorably compared Hyderabad to Orleans.
The Qutb Shahi dynasty lasted till 1687, when the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb defeated the sultanate and took over Hyderabad. He appointed his governor over the region and granted him the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk. Mughal rule was shortlived, however, as in 1724, the Nizam Asaf Jah I gained independence from a declining Mughal empire. Legend has it that while on a hunting expedition, he met a holy man who offered him some kulchas and asked him to eat as much as he could. Asaf Jah ate only seven, and the holy man prophesied that his dynasty would last for seven generations. Sure enough, the seventh ruler in the dynasty was the last. In honour of the legend, the flag of the Nizams featured a kulcha.
Around 1763 Asif Jah II, defeated by the Marathas and threatened by Tipu Sultan of Mysore, entered into a subsidiary alliance with a British. Hyderabad ended up as the capital of the largest princely state in British India, the Hyderabad state. This state was the richest in the country and in the 1930s Time magazine rated the Nizam the richest man in the world. In 1947, with India's independence, the seventh Nizam was reluctant to cede his prinicipality to the newly independent India, prefering Pakistan instead. India sent in its troops and the 200 year old prophesy was fulfilled. Hyderabad became the capital of the newly formed state of Andhra Pradesh in 1956 and steadily grew in size.
The next major events in Hyderabad's history took place when Chandrababu Naidu became the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1995. Among his key policies was a major initiative to turn the city into an IT hub. He cleaned up the streets, laid out IT parks and did much to attract technology companies into the city. A major achievement for him was when Microsoft chose Hyderabad as its India headquarters over rival Bangalore. Today, as Bangalore chokes over its infrastructure, Hyderabad's well-laid out streets are proving to be a major attraction for software and IT-enabled companies. Hyderabad takes its brand as an IT destination very seriously. Cyberabad is not just a nickname. The technology enclave of Madhapur has actually been officially named Hi tec city, and Cyberabad too is commonly used in official documents.
Hyderabad is now renamed as Greater Hyderabad.
[edit] Orientation
The old city of Hyderabad lies on the south bank of the Musi river, which roughly flows from the West to East. Most of the historical attractions, including, the Charminar, considered the centre of old Hyderabad, lie on this bank. Secunderabad, which was once a separate city, lies some distance to the north of the old city. Between Secunderabad and the old city lies the new city of Hyderabad, the administrative capital of Andhra Pradesh, which was built on the north bank of the Musi river after independence. The dividing line between the two cities is the Sardar Patel road which also goes East-West. The most prominent landmark here is the Hussain Sagar lake and most administrative offices are located around it.
The newly developed "Hi-tec city" is 9 km to the west of the new city, in a place called Madhapur. This is where most technology and business process outsourcing (BPO) firms have their campuses.
[edit] Culture and attitudes
In many senses, Hyderabad is the meeting ground between North and South India. The city has a culture of its own, distinct from the rest of Andhra Pradesh, showing Islamic influences and also the courtly influence of being the capital of the Nizamate. This, however, is more true for the old city. The new city is, and looks like, just another provincial capital of a state of India. Secundarabad is more cosmopolitan, as the Cantonment area is located in this part of the city.
In recent years, due to the influx of young men and women from various parts of the country, Hyderabad's culture and attitudes have taken a turn towards "modernity", but keep in mind that this is still a deeply conservative place.
[edit] Climate
Hyderabad, like many other indian cities has a tropical climate. The best time to visit the city is from mid - November to mid - February.Temperatures are mild with abundant sunshine during this time. Average temperatures during this time range from a low of 15°C (59°F) to a high of 29°C (85°F).
March to June is hot and dry with occasional thunderstorms. Highs can reach 40°C (104°F) or more and lack of air-conditioning can make it feel very uncomfortable. July, August, September and October can be quite warm and humid and monsoon rain spells can last for days at a stretch. The city is sometimes affected by low pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal during this season causing heavy rain for days.
English is widely spoken in this city especially with the younger crowds and the officials. Hyderabad is one of the places where Urdu developed, and the dialect of Urdu spoken here, primarily by the large Muslim population, is called Deccani Urdu of Dakhani Urdu (Urdu of the Deccan.) Because of the influence of Urdu, Hindi is widely spoken here. It will be in a dialect that will sound strange to a native Hindi speaker - but your Hindi phrasebook will still be useful. Telugu, the language of Andhra Pradesh, is widely spoken.
[edit] Get in
Hyderabad is well connected to all parts of the country by air, rail and road.
[edit] By plane
Hyderabad's new Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Template:IATA) [2] is located at Shamshabad, 40 km away from the old airport at Begumpet, which is now closed. The new airport is currently the best aviation facility in India and a real relief compared to the chaos of Delhi and Mumbai and even the new Banaglore airports. Getting to the airport now requires a bit of extra time. Till the express road to the airport is completed, you will need to allow at least 1:00 to 1:45 hours to get there before check in. The airport is far superior to Bangalore's new airport.
Domestic check in and security put together take around 10 minutes in total.
Direct international connectivity from Hyderabad is available for many countries. International carriers operating from Hyderabad are Air India, British Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines and Thai Airways.
Domestic connectivity is excellent with Air India (erstwhile Indian Airline), Deccan, GoAir, IndiGo, Jet Airways, JetLite, Kingfisher, Paramount and SpiceJet operating from here.
Once you arrive at Hyderabad airport, one option is to take the air-conditioned buses run by the airport (Aero Express) to three designated points in the city (1) Begumpet (Paryatak Bhavan) (2) Secunderabad (Keyes High School) (3) Hi-Tec City (Opposite Shilparamam) at a fixed price of Rs 150 including taxes and two designated points in the city (4) Charminar (City College) (5) Mehdipatnam (Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital) at Rs 120 including taxes per seat (travel time varies between 45 to 100 minutes depending on time of day and traffic conditions). The buses have a frequency of a bus every 30 minutes between 03:30 am and 23:00 pm and every hour at midnight, 1:00 am, 2:00 am and 3:00 am. You can reach the designated points and then take auto or metered cabs from there.
Alternatively, you can hire metered air-conditioned radio cabs at Rs 15 per km like Dot Cabs (+91-40-2424-2424), Easy Cabs (+91-40-4343-4343), Meru Cabs (+91-40-4422-4422), Orange Radio Cabs (+91-40-4445-4647) and Select Cabs (+91-40-4415-1515). Easy and Meru are officially approved by the Airport and are available just after exiting out of the terminal building. For the rest, you need to call and book with advance time of 15 minutes to 1 hour. These cabs charge 25 % surcharge in the night (ie, Rs. 18.75 per km).
The airport can be contacted on their (toll free for BSNL/MTNL subscribers) number 1-800-419-2008 for all services and enquiries including arrivals / departure information, facilities, transport availability, etc.
[edit] By train
 Secunderabad Railway Station Indian Railways [3] runs its service to Hyderabad from all over India.
There are three major railway stations serving the twin cities: Secunderabad, Nampally (Hyderabad Deccan), and Kacheguda and a minor station at Begumpet.
[edit] By car
If you don't mind a long drive, Hyderabad is at a drivable distance from Bangalore (via NH7 - 552 km). It is 752 km from Chennai (NH9 and NH5) and 753 km from Mumbai (NH9 till Pune and the expressway to Mumbai.) The Bangalore Hyderabad section is part of the North South corridor which is being updated, and is a four-lane divided highway. The quality of the road is inconsistent.
[edit] By bus
Hyderabad is well-connected to all parts of the Andhra Pradesh and some parts of South India.
CBS / Imliban is the biggest station run by APSRTC (state-run) situated in Hyderabad and JBS / Jubilee Bus station is in Secunderabad. [4]. Imliban is said to be the largest bus station in the world. APSRTC is in the guiness book of world records for having the highest number of buses in a particular state in the world.
[edit] Get around
There are many ways to get around in Hyderabad. It has good bus service, passable autorickshaw and taxi service and a grossly inadequate local train service.
Street by Street Driving Directions [5]
[edit] By bus
Hyderabad has good local bus connectivity and is run by APSRTC, a state-government owned corporation. Most buses start and terminate from Secunderabad Railway station, Nampally Railway station, Koti and Charminar. Apart from normal local buses, you have a choice of Metro Express and Metro Deluxe aka Veera. Since April 2008 you also have a choice of low floor Air-conditioned buses aka Seetala Hamsa between Secunderabad Railway Station and Hi-Tec City (minimum fare Rs 10/-).
[edit] By autorickshaw
Autorickshaws in Hyderabad should be metered, though it can be difficult for non-locals to find an autorickshaw driver who agrees to a metered fare. Autos can carry a maximum of 3 passengers excluding the driver, but it is common to find them being overloaded to carry up to six passengers. . The minimum fare is Rs 10.00 (now revised to Rs 12). There are also shared 8 seater Maxi Vans available in selected areas. Fares are mostly 2 rupees more than bus fares, but are far more comfortable and fast for short distances upto 5 kms.
[edit] By taxi
Metered taxis are available, but they cannot be hailed off the street. One needs to call their centralised call centre and book the service. Service is very good if you are booking for longer distances for travel else expect them to not turn up even after booking. It is next to impossible to be able to get a cab without prior booking since demand far outstrips the supply.
All metered cabs have digital meters that show the distance and fare.
Operators offering metered taxis (not all below are reliable and not all of them are prompt) at Rs 10 per km in alphabetical order:
- Apple Cabs, +91-40-6599-2225/2226
- C Cab, +91-40-2400-2345/+91-93-473-93474
- Call Cab, +91-40-6625-1313/1414
- Call Taxi, +91-40-2790-1111/1122
- Cel Cabs, +91-40-2324-2526
- City Cab, +91-40-2776-0000/6631-6000/6631-6001
- Euro Cabs, +91-40-2351-1888/6673-8882
- Fast Track, +91-40-2888-9999/2760-2760
- Green Cab, +91-40-6664-4444
- Hyderabad Cabs, +91-40-2330-3324/3245-5055
- Metro Cab, +91-40-6610-0676/0677
- Orange Cab, +91-40-6631-5555
Operators offering Air conditioned metered taxis at Rs 15 per km:
- Dot Cabs, +91-40-2424-2424/+91-98-481-42424 - They offer Toyota Innova
- Easy Cabs, +91-40-4343-4343 - They offer Mahindra Renault Logan
- Meru Cabs, +91-40-4422-4422 - They offer Mahindra Renault Logan and have GPS
- Orange Radio Cabs, +91-40-4445-4647 - They offer Toyota Innova and Maruti Versa and Tata Indigo Marina
- Select Cabs+91-40-4415-1515 - They offer Tata Indigo Marina - they can very coveniently back out of bookings at the last moment even though you may have booked 2 hours before and they had confirmed the booking.
- Taxee!, +91-40-2790-7111/+91-99-592-2200 - They offer Toyota Innova and Toyota Corolla (at higher rate) but are unmetered and follow the odometer
The third variety of cabs are chartered type, example hired for maximum of 8 hours or 80 km whichever is higher. These are available from:
- Air Travels, +91-40-2335-5008/2335-3099/6509-7077
- Car Club Rentals' +91-40-????-???? [6]
- Hertz [7]
- MM Travels [8] - has proved to be reliable in service with vehicles which, though not new, are in good condition but 65 % of their drivers can comuunicate only in Telegu - do insisit on multilingual driver if booking with them
- Njoydrive.com, +91-40-3062-6666
- Orix [9]
[edit] By train
Local trains are also available, albeit for a few places in Hyderabad, called MMTS [10]. The frequency is around 2 per hour, save the day time and Sundays when it is lesser. It is a fast way of travel to the few stations it covers, not to mention the cheapest as well. If you plan to travel through MMTS, do checkout the schedule from the website [11]
[edit] By car
Hyderabad lacks an expressway system, leading to traffic jams during rush hours. However, an 160km Ring Road Expressway [12] is currently under construction, with an expected first phase completion in early 2008.
Driving discipline in Hyderabad is, if it can be possible, worse than in the rest of India. There are long stretches of roads passing through thickly populated areas that have no median breaks, so vehicles, including motorbikes and cars, simply drive on the wrong side of the road. The accepted way to take a right turn is to go to the left edge of the road and turn right, in the face of multiple lanes of cars attempting to go straight. Red lights are broken in broad daylight while cops watch helplessly.
[edit] On foot
Hyderabad, especially Old City, is good for walking. Going around Chudi Bazaar(Lad Bazaar) near Charminar is an experience, a visit to the famed Chowmahalla palace and Mecca Masjid is a good option. Places like Necklace Road, Sultan Bazar(Koti) and Abids are worth travelling on foot. But please note that walking can be hazardous. It is common for roads to not have pavements at all, and bikes will go to right up to the edge of the road and climb any barrier to gain an advantage over others on the road. Crossing roads is also very dangerous, always use the foot over bridge.
[edit] Historical
As may be expected, most of the historical attractions are situated in the old city.
- <see name="Charminar" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.aptourism.in/hplaces.html" hours="9am-5pm Mo-Sa" price="Rs 5, Children below 11 free (for Indians) Rs.50 (for foreigners)." lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Literally "Four minarets", this structure was built at the very spot at which Quli Qutb Shah prayed for the end to the plague epidemic. The Charminar has long been the icon of Hyderabad. The towers rise to a height of 48.7 m above the ground. There is a mosque with 45 prayer spaces located inside in the upper storeys. The structure stands in the middle of a busy road with vehicular traffic, but a pedestrianization project is under way. Atop the minarets, you get a panoramic view of Hyderabad city.</see>
- <see name="Golconda Fort" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="9am-9pm" price="Rs 5" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">The Golconda Fort was the first capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom. In the 16th century, it was the centre of a flourishing diamond trade. The fort is a gigantic complex with an outer wall measuring 10km. Set aside a minimum of 2 hours to do justice to your visit. Learning a little about the fort ahead of time is recommended as it is easy to get confused or lost in the massive space. Avoid the local guides, as they are not very enlightening. </see>
- <see name="Falaknuma Palace" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Built by Nawab Viqar al-Umra in 1872, Falaknuma is a stunning piece of architecture and the most opulent of the Nizam's palaces. The interior is particularly impressive and features the works of Florentine sculptors and a 100-seater Dining Table. The palace is currently being renovated and the Taj Group is converting it into a luxury hotel.</see>
- <see name="Chowmahalla Palace" alt="" address="Khilwat, 20-4-236, Motigalli Hyderabad - 500 002" directions="" phone="+91 40 24522032" url="http://www.chowmahalla.com/" hours="10am-5pm Sa-Th. Closed on National Holidays." price="Rs 25 (for Indians) Rs 150 (for foreigners)" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Situated near Charminar, it was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizam entertained his official guests and royal visitors.</see>
- <see name="Qutb Shahi Tombs" alt="1 km north of Golconda fort, approached via Banjara Darwaza" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://museums.ap.nic.in/qshahi.html" hours="9:30am-4:40pm Sa-Th" price="Rs 2" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Quite close to the Golconda fort are the tombs of the seven Qutub Shahi rulers in the Ibrahim Bagh. The tombs are domed structures built on a square base surrounded by pointed arches. The mausoleums are truly magnificent monuments that have stood the test of time. They display a distinctive style, a mixture of Persian, Pathan and Hindu forms. The tombs are graceful structures with intricately carved stonework and are surrounded by landscaped gardens. </see>
- <see name="Paigah Tombs" alt="" address="Santoshnagar (Pisal Banda)" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">These tombs belong to the 'Paigah' nobles (tied by blood and marriage to the Nizams) and are about 200 years old. These unique lime and mortar tombs are beautifully carved and have marble inlay work on them. </see>
- <see name="Numaish" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">An exhibition that runs in the months of January & February every year. It showcases various items made across India.</see>
- <see name="The High Court of Andhra Pradesh" alt="" address="Nayapul" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="Osmania Arts College" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">Built during the period of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. The imposing facade of the building is a great sight.</see>
- <see name="Purani Haveli" alt="" address="Dewandevdi" directions="Southeast of Afzalganj bridge" phone="" url="" hours="10:30am-5pm Sa-Th" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Originally, the palace of the Nizam's Prime Minister, later it was renovated and became the quarters of the Nizam's son. It is a U-shaped complex with a single-storeyed building in the European style. </see>
- <see name="The Kothi Residency" alt="Womens College, Kothi" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="The Hyderabad Public School" alt="" address="Begumpet" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Formerly a Nizam's palace and the Jagirdar's College. This Institution was founded in 1923 and is currently one of the oldest and largest public schools in the country. The campus is also an internationally recognised heritage site.</see>
- <see name="Raymond Tomb" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Michel Raymond, a French mercenary, was a military commander in the service of the second Nizam and also his close friend. His tomb is located at Saroornagar, and is made of black granite.</see>
- <see name="Bhongir" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">It is 50 Kms from city of Hyderabad on the outskirts moving towords Uppal and you see a big rock on top of which a old monument can be seen. Nearby you will find a temple also.</see>
[edit] Museums
- <see name="Salar Jung Museum" alt="" address="Naya Pul, Afzalgunj" directions="Turn left once you reach the south bank of Musi using the Nayapul" phone="+91 40 2452 3211" url="" hours="10:00 AM - 5 PM Sa-Th. (Ticketing closes at 4:15 PM)" price="Rs 15 for Indians and Rs 150 for Foreigners" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">This collection belonged to the Salar Jungs, Prime Minsters of Hyderabad, but has been augmented since. The museum's collection of Nizam jewellery is displayed only on special occasions. The collection includes articles mostly from medieval and modern times, with a concentration of articles from the Islamic era. The more interesting objects are located in the Western wing on the second floor, which contains paintings, furniture and other objects that the Salar Jung got from the West. Skip anything labeled "Children's section"; they are boring, even for children. Free guided tours lasting two hours each are available at scheduled times, four times a day. Inquire at the entrance. The security is strict and intrusive. Cameras, bags and liquids are not allowed, but mobile cameras are winked at. Deposit your contraband at the free lockers available near the ticketing area. </see>
- <see name="Archival Museum" alt="A.P. State Archives and Research Institute" address="Tarnaka, Hyderabad-7" directions="" phone="+91-40-27018371" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="B.M. Birla Palnetarium and Science & Technological Museum" alt="" address="Adarshnagar, Hyderabad -63" directions="Very close to Birla Temple, Naubat Pahad" phone="+91 40 2324 1067" url="" hours="Museum: 10:30 AM- 8 PM, Planetarium: English shows: 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM, 6 PM, More shows in Telugu and one show in Hindi. Fr-We" price="Museum: Rs. 15, Planetarium: Rs. 17, Combined admission: Rs. 35. Parking Rs. 20" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">The show at the planetarium lasts 35 minutes and is moderately interesting. The technological museum, on the other hand, is poorly maintained. The Dinosaurium at the upper level contains a complete skeleton of a dinosaur Kotasaurus yamanpalliensis discovered in the village of Yemanapalli in Andhra Pradesh in 1988. This dinosaur is quite interesting to see, as are the artifacts at the lower level that display the personal collection of Nirmala Birla.</see>
- <see name="H.E.H The Nizam's Museum" alt="" address="Purani Haveli, Behind Princess Durru Shehvar Children's Hospital Hyderabad-2" directions="" phone="+91 40 2452 1029" url="" hours="10am-5pm Sa-Th" price="Adults-Rs.50 Students & children-Rs.15" lat="" long="" email="" fax=""></see>
- <see name="Qutub Shahi Tombs Site Museum" alt="" address="Hyderabad-8" directions="" phone="+91 40 2351 341" url="" hours="9am-4.30pm Sa-Th" price="Rs 2" lat="" long="" email="" fax=""></see>
- <see name="AP State Museum" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Displays a stunning array of artifacts dating back to the 1st century to the 20th Century. Ranging from the Lotus Medallion of the 1st century to the Amazing Kalankari work that adorned the bed-spreads of the Nizams to a period room that displays the typical living room of the Nizam time to the Jain sculptures and Statues - this place has it all.</see>
- <see name="Purani Haveli Museum" alt="" address="Purani Haveli, Hyderabad." directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Home to the world's longest wardrode, built in two levels with a hand-cranked wooden lift(elevator) in place. This occupies the entire length of one wing of the palace.</see>
- <see name="The Natural History Museum, Nehru Zoological park" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Has some rare and interesting exhibits.</see>
[edit] Art Galleries
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- <see name="State Gallery Of Art " alt="Chitramayee" address="Road No. 1, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 500033" directions="" phone="91 40 3091 3947, +91 40 3091 3922" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="" alt="Kalahita Art Foundation" address="Lakshmi Towers, Nagarjuna Hills" directions="" phone="+91 40 2335 0543" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="Alankrita Art Gallery" alt="" address="Kavuri Hills, Madhapur" directions="" phone="+91 40 2311 3709" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="Pegasus Art Gallery" alt="" address="Road No.72 Jubilee Hills" directions="" phone="+91 98486 66262" email="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="Vishwakarma arts gallery" alt="" address=" Banjara Hills, Panjagutta,Dwarakapuri colony, Esteem House, Backside of Model House" directions="" phone="+91 40 6661 5039" email="vishwakarmarts@yahoo.com" fax="" hours="10.00 AM to 9.00 PM" price="" url="www.vishwakarmarts.com"></see>
- <see name="Le Cafe De Art" alt="" address="Road No.1 Banjara Hills" directions="" phone="+91 40 6550 6661" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="Gallery Space" alt="" address="Road No.12, Banjara Hills" directions="" phone="+91 40 6554 1836" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="Shilparamam" alt="" address="Hi tec city, Madhapur" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="11:00 AM-8PM" price="Rs. 10" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Designed as a contrast to the futuristic Cyber tower that lies across the road, the crafts village of Shilparamam ("sculpture village") lies at the entrance to Hi tec city. The intent is to showcase and preserve the old. There is a bazaar where you can buy assorted handicrafts and art work. There is also an entire village where you can find realistic -looking sculptures of villagers carrying out their traditional crafts. You can also find a rock museum which contains natural rock formations that allegedly look life-like. There is also a night bazaar. Make sure you carry cash to buy anything you like - credit cards are not accepted by any shop. </see>
[edit] Mosques
The Qutubshahi mosques in Hyderabad are so named because they were built by the Qutubshahi dynasty. Most of them were built by Quli Qutb Shah, the founder.
- <see name="Mecca Masjid" alt="" address="Southwest of the Char Minar" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest mosques in the city and easily the biggest. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building it in 1617 under the supervision of Mir Faizullah Baig and Rangiah Choudhary. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb completed the construction in 1694. The mosque is a granite giant with awe-inspiring innards. The main hall of the mosque is 75 feet high, 220 feet wide and 180 feet long, big enough to accommodate ten thousand worshippers at a time. The entrance arches are made of single slabs of granite. It is believed that Muhammed Quli commissioned bricks to be made from earth brought from Mecca and inducted them into the construction of the central arch of the mosque, which explains the name of the mosque. </see>
- <see name="Toli Masjid" alt="" address="Karwan" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">300 years old. Known for its splendid architechture.</see>
- <see name="Moula Ali Dargah" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">400 stairs brings you to a place of worship built by the Asif Jahis. The Moula Ali Dargah was built in the memory of Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. Legend has it that Yakoob, a eunuch in the court of Ibrahim Quli, went to the hill after he saw Hazrat Ali seated on it. To his surprise, he saw the impression Ali's palm on a stone, which he had dreamt. He had the impression cut out and installed in a shrine. Ibrahim Shah later built a mosque beside the dargah. A Ashurkhana , a Baradari (pavilion) and an Nqqar khana (place for beating drums) were built during the Qutb Shahi period.</see>
- <see name="Hussain Shah Wali Dargah" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url=""></see>
- <see name="Shahi Masjid" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" url="">Royal mosque in Public Gardens</see>
- <see name="Begumpet Mosque" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Known for its Spanish Architecture it was built by Sir Vicar-ul-Umra a Paigah Nawab.</see>
[edit] Temples
- <see name="Birla Mandir" alt="" address="Adarsh nagar, Naubat Pahad" directions="Two different routes depending on whether you want to drive right to the top or climb the stairs." phone="" url="" hours="10am-12 noon, 2pm-8pm" price="Free" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">The industrial house of the Birlas have the tradition of building magnificent marble temples in cities of India. This one is one of the best. Located on top of Naubat Pahad (mountain), this clean, sparkling white temple dedicated to Venkateshwara has viewing areas that afford a great view of the city. Sadly, cameras and camera mobiles are banned; your bags are checked at the entrance. There is a free cloakroom where you can deposit those. </see>
- <see name="Chilkur Balaji Temple" alt="Chilkur Balaji Temple" address="Chilkur Balaji Temple" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.chilkurbalaji.org/" hours="6.00 to 21.00" price="Free" lat="17.34839" long="78.39883E">Chilkur has come up as a very important pilgrim centre in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (India). The Lord here is Sri Venkateswara Swamy in a standing posture, beside whom is Goddess Sridevi and Goddess Bhudevi. It is said that the Lord bears an injury on his chest which is believed to have been made during digging out of the Idol!</see>
- Sanghi Temple(Hayat Nagar)
- Keesara Gutta (Shiva Temple)
- HareRama HareKrishna Temple (Abids)
- Nagmata Temple (Secbad)
- Kachiguda Mahankali Temple
- Kanaka Durga Temple at Ameerpet
- Venkateswara Temple (Srinagar Colony)
- Dhartimata Temple( BegumBazar)
- Gandi Maisamma (GandiPet)
- Shyam Mandir(Kachiguda Station)
- Ujjaini Mahankali Temple (Secbad)
- Shyam Mandir (Kachiguda stn.road), also know as Veeranna Gutta.
- AstaLakshmi Temple(Kothapet), Near Dilsukhnagar.
- Deshmukhi, Series of Saibaba Temple, Village name itself Deshmukhi 25 km from Dilsukhnagar.
[edit] Churches
- <see name="St Joseph's Cathedral" alt="" address="Gun Foundry Area" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Established in 1820, this is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad. </see>
- <see name="Hussain Sagar Lake" alt="Tank Bund" address="Necklace Road" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="24 hrs" price="Free" lat="" long=""> artificial lake is a historical landmark, built during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1562 by damming the Musi. This forms the boundary between Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Surrounding the lake are various parks, temples, statues and historical buildings. This is one of the few walkable places in the city. At the centre of the lake stands a famous statue of the Buddha installed in 1992.</see>
- Osman Sagar / Gandipet
- Himayat Sagar
- Durgam Cheruvu (Secret Lake) - this is quite close to Hi-Tec City area and now hosts various parties and events. It used to be a real hidden gem in the busy city but it is still a nice lake to sit around.
- Shamirpet - 24 km away to the north of Secunderabad, Shamirpet has a beautiful lake & a deer park. Its peaceful environs make it a great picnic spot. AP Tourism offers comfortable cottages facilities for accommodation (under private management), while the forest lodge can be booked with the AP Forest Department office at Saifabad.
- Saroornagar - this lake is very famous as it has been lined by a solid strong wall on one side recently. A two lane undivided road is laid over this wall. The road is neat and exciting to drive. It has abundant lighting during nighttime and large pedastrian space provided. A problem is 'eutrophication' which is caused due to water hyacinth. A pleasant space for young couples to spend their evening. Smells sometimes, but that is the nature of any waterbody in a metropolis. Another important event that takes place is 'vinayakachaturthy',(a festival for Hindus in which Lord Vinayaka's statues are dumped in water). All roads lead to saroor nagar lake on the day of the Lord Ganesh's nimajjanam.
- <see name="Public Gardens" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="Free" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">Known as the Bagh-e-aam (Garden for the commoners), it has well laid out gardens and is surrounded by the imposing State Legislative Assembly building, the Jubilee Hall, the Jawahar Bal Bhavan, the Health Museum and the State Archaeological Museum.</see>
- Necklace Road ( The Chaupati of Hyderabad)
- Indira Park - A sprawling 76 acre park located near Tank Bund with a nice little pond and boating.
- Public Gardens (This was the old zoo and now is a beautiful place for both children and adults).
- Sanjeeviah Park
- Krishna Kanth Park
- Lotus Pond (Jubilee Hills)
- Botanical Garden
- Nehru Zoological Park
- KBR National Park (Chiraan Palace)
- Chilkur Wildlife Park
- Jalavihar Family Water Park (Necklace Road)
- Mahaveer Vanasthali Wildlife park
- Lumbhini Park - It also offers nice Laser Shows in the evening which is first in India.
(The wild life parks, botanical garden and zoo have several educational programs including lectures with live snakes)
- Chacha Nehuru Park (Masab Tank)
- Jalagam Vengal Rao Park (JVR Park, Banjara Hills)
- NTR(Nandamoori Taraka Ramarao) Gardens (Necklace Road)
[edit] Fun & Frolic
- Runway 9[13] Ph+95-8418-232 752/232 753/232 633, 09885333160(Mobile). This park offers archery, air rifle (BB gun) target practice, and go-cart racing on a track with tight corrners.
- Treasure Island, Gandipet
- Ramoji Film City holds the record for the world's largest film studio, though most of the shooting takes place outdoors. Many Telugu and Hindi films are produced here. Tourists can tour the studios and there are two hotels. It's a 1-2 hour drive east of the city.
- Thunder Bowl - Bowling, pool
- Yatri Nivas
- Stop Over
- Ocean Park , Gandipet, Ph: +91-40-2322 5660/2322 3824 - A water-theme park
- Bowling Alley's - Bowling, pool, fooz ball
- Country Club
- SafilGuda Mini Tank Bund(Malkajgiri)
- Necklace Road
- Snow World
- Diginet Digital Experience Zone (AP's Best Gamecenter. Wifi hotspot, coffee shop, shopping)Ph: 55580009
- Friends of Snakes Society (For reptile conservation work and field trips) Tel: 27112719.
[edit] Golf Courses
- Hyderabad Golf Club, Satham Cheruvu, Beside Nadeem Colony, Golconda, Hyderabad 500008 Ph: +91-40-2356 7207
- ACS Golf Course 4, 214 KPHB Colony, Kukatpally, Hyderabad500072 Ph: +91-40-2315 6433, 2305 0211, 2315 7241
- Army Golf Course Club, Risala Bazar, Bolarum, Secunderbad 500010 Ph:+91-40-2786 1943
- Bolarum Golf Club,Risala Bazar, Bolarum, Hyderabad500010 Ph: +91-40-2786 1943
[edit] Race Course
The Hyderabad Race Club though an infant amongst Indian Turf Authorities has a tradition for racing of over a hundred years. Records and history tell us that racing and wagering existed in this fabled land of Nizams as far back as 1868. In those days, racing was conducted at Moula Ali race course, a few miles from the city and it was known as the Hyderabad (Deccan) races. As per reports the racing was rated on par with any other centre in India.
In 1886 the scene shifted from Moula Ali to Malakpet. This change was necessiated as the ruler H.H Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, Nizam VI wanted the race course to be near his place. In fact, the race course was constructed in the palace premises. The racing was conducted under the auspicies and rules of the royal Calcutta Turf Club. The season in Hyderabad was always conducted in the Monsoon and the Nizams Cup was the focal point. Later a regular race course was constructed on the land belonging to the cantonment at Secundrabad. The Nizam as a gesture sold to the Hyderabad race club 126 acres of land at a nominal price.
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GRAND STAND: Conceptualised in 1989, HRC's 70million rupees, dream project of having a grand stand realised in 1993. The grand stand in the first enclouser at HRC is the largest and most modern in India and compares to the best anywhere in the world.
[edit] Tennis Courts
- Park View Enclave Tennis Centre, Boinpally Secunderabad, Phone: (40) 3296 0203.
[edit] Institutions
- Osmania University [14]
- University of Hyderabad (Central University) [15]
- Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological University [16]
- Indian School of Business, Gachibowli, Hyderabad [17]
- International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad [18]
- Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages [19]
- National Institute of Fashion Technology [20]
- <buy name="Lilac - Designer Sarees & More" alt="" address="3-6-369/b/3, Diamond House, Liberty, Himayathnagar" directions="Opp: Dadu Sweets, Adj: TTD Temple" phone="040-65521851" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Check out for all latest Designer Sarees, Ladies Suits, Blouses.</buy>
- <buy name="Lilac Boutique" alt="" address="Liberty Road, Himayathnagar" directions="Near TTD, Dadu Sweets" phone="9246581851" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Designer and made to order & customised Heavy Suits, Sarees and Fancy Blouses.</buy>
- Pearls of Hyderabad (Abids and Somajiguda Jewelry shops) popular for their Quality And Lustre. Choose from 3 varieties in Pearls Viz. Natural, Cultured, and Imitation.
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- Ghanshyamdas Jewellers Opp Abids Police Station Very Geniune In Pearls
- Ornaments & jewelry (Punjagutta,Abids and Somajiguda)
- Imitation Jewelery From Charminar.
- The Golden Mile of Hyderabad for shopping, consisting of shopping plazas, Malls, Designer Boutiques and upmarket shops - Starting from Lifestyle near the Begumpet Flyover and extending all the way till Road No.1 Banjara Hills.
[edit] Handicrafts
- Lepakshi[21] Ph: 040-2766 8178
- KalanjaliMargadarsi House, 5-10-195, Fathemaidan Raod, Opp: Ploice Control Room, Nampally, Hyderabad. Ph: 040-2323 1147/2329 7196/2329 7197 Fax: 040-23233204
- Bidri Crafts (Gunfoundry,Abids) Ph: +91-40-2323 2657/2323 3663 [22]
- Vishwakarmarts gallery Esteemhouse Opposite to model house Punjagutta Dwarakarapuri colony PH: 040 66615039[23]
- Shilparamam Which Is Also Known As Night Bazaaz is Situated in Madhapur. They Have exhibitions of handicrafts normally.
[edit] Bazaars
- Laad Bazaar exotic lacquer and glass bangles market
- Begum Bazaar (Wholesale Market)
- Sultan Bazaar (WholeSale Clothes Market)
- General Bazaar (Budget clothes Shopping)
- Monda Market (Vegetable Market)
- Feel Khana Khadim
Himayathnagar: Contact Lilac Boutique for Designer Sarees, suits and blouses.
- Lifestyle (Begumpet)
- Hyderabad Central (Punjagutta)
- Shoppers stop (Begumpet)
- City Centre (Road No.1,Banjara Hills)
- Pantaloons (Begumpet)
- Maheshwari Plaza (Abids)
- Big Bazaar (4 Branches)(Abids, RTC'X'Rds, L.B Nagar and Ameerpet)
- Brand Factory (Abids and Jubilee Hills)
- Ashoka Metropolitan Mall (Masab Tank)
- metro,kukatpally.
Hyderabadi cuisine that developed as an attempt to satisfy the palate of the Nizam, his court and his army. While heavily influenced by traditional Telangana cuisine, it is distinct from it.
The most famous Hyderabadi dish is the Hyderabadi Dum Biryani. Dum refers to the baking process where Basmati rice and meat or vegetables are mixed in a pot and heated for a long time. During the Nizam's time, the Biryani was made with lamb's meat carefully cooked with rice. Culinary delicacies of Hyderabad include Gosht, which is made from a buck/billy/young goat, and is associated with the Hyderabadi cuisine.Hyderabadis prize the meat of a male goat.Kachchi gosht ki biriyani of Hyderabad, where raw meat is stir fried with spices(masala) for couple of minutes and then covered with rice and put on dum. Today, Biryani is also made using vegetables, chicken, seafood and beef. The beef Biryani is known as Kalyani Biryani, available at many small eateries in the city. Although any Irani cafe might serve this delectable dish, there are a few places better known for tasteful food than their hygiene.
Hyderabadi Haleem is another dish which is available only in the month of Ramadaan(Ramzan).
Mirchi ka salan — spicy chilly gravy, is another dish that serves as a tasty accompaniment to any rice item.
Khubani ka meetha is Hyderabad's preferred dessert sweet. It is made from apricots boiled in sugar syrup till they achieve a thick consistency. It looks similar to, but tastes different from gajar ka halwa. It is often topped with ice-cream or cream.
Double Ka Meetha is a dessert made from bread, milk and dry fruits.
[edit] Budget
[edit] Mid-range
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[edit] Local cuisine
In these Hotels one can get the Hyderbadi dishes, it's an experience to have a meal in these restaurants.
- Spice Junxion Taj Deccan Road No 1, Banjara Hills Hyderabad. ph:(+91-40)6666 3939
- New Astoria Restaurant Address:1-8-563/2, Surya Mukhi Complex, RTC X Roads, Hyderabad - 20
Contact Information
Telephone: 27667115, 66625520(Great Biryani)
- 4 Seasons(Toli Chowki,Mehdipatnam)Ph: (+91)- (040) -2356 7439 , 6557 8671 - by awarded The Best Biryani by Times of India in 2006.
- Alpha (Secunderabad Station), famous for its Beja Fry available only in the morning, served for breakfast.
- Bahaar (BasheerBagh, Ph: (+91)-(040)-2323 1295
- Baawarchi (RTC X Roads), Ph:(+91)-(040)-2763 4494/2760 5308
- Deccan Palace (Red Hills, Ph: (+91)-(040)-566-0786
- Dum Pukht (Grand Kakatiya Sheraton Hotels & Towers (Only Dinners) Begumpet,Ph: (+91)-(040)-2340 0132
- Hyderabad House[24](over 10 branches) Try the authentic Lukhmi
- The Paradise Restaurant(Secunderabad)M.G. Road,Phone: (+91)-(040)-2784 3115
- Mandaar(Toli Chowki, Mehdipatnam)
- Niagara (Chaderghat & (Hyderguda Ph: (+91)-(040)-3225486/2453
- Shadaab (Madina Building), Ph: (+91)-(040)-23313 4446 famous for its Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani and Jabda Gosht available only in the morning, served for breakfast.
- Sandharshini(over 5 branches) A/c for family and delicious south india Dishes (Masabtank & Banjara hills)
- Sarvi,Mehdipatnam & Banjara Hills Ph:(+91)-(040)-2663 3166
- Sohail (Malakpet)
- The Jewel of the Nizam(Hotel Golconda, Masab tank), Ph:(+91)-(040)-2332 0202
- Kebab-e-Bahar (Taj Banjara, Banjara Hills) Ph: (+91)-(040)-2339 9999
- Kholani's Kitchen, Boggula Kunta, Ph:(+91)-(040)-2475 3444, 2475 7657 - try Malai Kebabs (chicken), Apollo Fish
- Pista House (Shalibanda,Charminar)
- Our PlaceRoad No 10, Banjara Hills,Ph: (+91)-(040)-2335 3422
- Handi Biryani, Kachiguda station Road, lane beside Venkatramana Theater, Ph: 040-27566806.
- Subrabath Midnight Biryani, Kachiguda Station road, opp. Vekatramana Theater.
- Papaji-Da-Dhaba Address: 2-2-1133/5/6/1 , Nalakunta, Ph.no 040-7560365, 040-7566437, 91-9849041941
- Rayalseema Ruchulu,1st Main Road, Shanti Nagar, In The Lane Behind JNTU, Masab Tank, Hyderabad
Phone 65100033, 65100044, 9885650789
*Zaitoon Offers Dishes From Afghanisthan,Pakistan,Iraq,Arabia.
Opposite sarojini Devi eye hospital, Up of Minerva Sweets, Masab Tank.
Hyderabad also offers a midnight feast of Biryani along with a lavish spread of other dishes. The Midnight Biryani Buffet normally opens at 23.30 hrs(11.30) and remains open Upto Wee hours of the day. Try the Midnyte Spread at Taj Deccan .
If Biryani is not your choice of meal or you have had your fair share of it, do not fret. There are contemporary South Indian restaurants, like Spice Junxion at Taj Deccan, which offers and different experience. Hyderabad also offers a wide variety of food on its platter, and many of the luxurious hotels offer authentic cuisine even from places such as Afghanistan - Dum Pukt in Grand Kakatiya is a case in point. Besides, there is unending array of thematic food festivals to soothe your appetite.
[edit] North Indian
- Angeethi (Banjara Hills)
- Aangan ( Yatri Niwas) SP Road, Secunderabad, Ph: (+91)-(040)-2781 6881
- Chillies Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Ph: (+91)-(040)-5578 8867
- Copper Pot (Hotel Manohar Begumpet)
- ElixirBanjara Hills, Hyderabad,Ph: (+91)-(040)-5566 3470/71
- Fusion 9, Road No.1, Banjara Hills Ph: +91-
- Ginger Court, Madhapur (Hi-tech city)
- Koyla 6th Floor,Sufi Chamber,1,Banjara Hills,Above Foodworld, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 500032, Ph: +91 40 23399357, +91 40 65524455
- Kabura (Lifestyle Building)
- Laguna, Road No.2 Banjara Hills Ph: (+91)-(040)-6451 1988
- Moksh, Necklace Road Ph: +(91)-(40)-6620 0111, 6620 0112, The Rs.140 Non-Veg, Lunch-buffet is really tasty. Service, ambience and the lake-sade location is awesome.
- Ohri's (Banara Hills & Basheerbagh)
- Olive GardenMadhapur, Hyderabad, Ph:(+91)-(040)-2310 0300
- SwagathAmeerpet, Hyderabad, Ph: (+91)-(040)-2373 3987/2375 0382
- The HubPunjagutta, Hyderabad, Ph: (+91)-(040)-2330 1588
- Tandoor, white house, Begumpet, Ph: (+91)-(040)- 40133663
- Touch of Class (Central Court),Lakdi ka pul, Hyderabad, Ph:(+91)-(040)-2323 3262
- Tulips Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Ph: (+91)-(040)-2335 3035
- Taj IndusHimayathnagar, Hyderabad Ph: (+91)-(040)-55786478/5550 6878
- Tycoon Begumpet, Ph:(+91)-(040)- 5566 8820
- Water Front Beside Eat Street, Necklace Road Ph: +(91)-(040)-2330 8899, 6527 8899. Weekdays the minimum purchase is Rs. 300 per person. However on weekends it gets expensive - Rs. 500 minimum per person.
- Zafraan Exotica, Road No.2 Banjara Hills Ph: (+91)-(040)-6558 5500
- Panjabi By Nature (Banjara Hills)
- 'GREENLANDS FAMILY DHABA' , NAGOLE RING ROAD(Between Uppal & LB Nagar) Ph:4034037
- Sony Family Dhaba , Medak Road, Near Satyam Technology Centre.Bahadurpally X Roads,
+91-40-65457754, Mobile # 9346909700...this is for all those who require to manage food when working late in STC. :-) all the best for re-imbursements!!!
- SHAHJI DA DHABA, Lakdi Ka Pul
- Papaji-Da-Dhaba ,Boggulakunta,Abids, Ph:+91-40-2756 0365, 2756 6437
- Sher-e-Punjab (Diamond Point,Boinpally)
- Sahara Dhaba, Kompally
- Deewan Dhaba, Kompally
- Sony Dhaba , Boinpally
- Santosh Dhaba(Vegetarian) Road No.1 Banjara Hills Ph:+91-40-6678 7887; Hanuman Tekdi, Abids Ph:+91-40-6677 7887; Paradise Circle,Sec'bad Ph:+91-40-6521 7887
- SIMRAN-SHER-E-PUNJAB DHABA , Punjagutta X road, Ph:+91-40-5515 2999,5576 3999
- Mahalakshmi Dhaba (Vegetarian), 15-9-905, Mohaboob Gunj, Beside Sri Ambica Lodge +(91)-(040)-6656 0225
- NEEDS, Begumpet. This miniature setup down the lane next to Lifestyle building is the authentic taste of the highway Dhabas you will find all over Punjab and nearby North Indian towns.
[edit] Marwadi
- Dhola-ri-Dhani,Kompally Ph: +91-8418-232 086 & +91-40-2772 1586
- Hot Rottis Vinak Nagar,Hitec City, Madhapur; Indira Nagar, Gachibowli Ph:+91-9886354129,9849657210
[edit] Vegetarian
- Athithi Inn (Greenlands), Taj Tristar (Patny)
- Chutney's (Nagarjuna Circle) Ph:91-40-2335-0569, 2335-8484, 5557-8651 One of the Best Hotels serving authentic Vegeterian Food. A 'not to be missed' affair for veggies or vegans.
- Kamat Nampally, Secunderabad (SD Road, Clock Tower)
- Minerva Coffee Shop (Somajiguda, Himayatnagar & Nayapul), Jiva (Raj Bhavan Road), Shanti Bhavan (Raj Bhavan Road)Ph:91-40-2340-4635, 2341-5910
- Shaanbagh Punjagutta, Basheerbagh
- Taj Himayathnagar, Koti, Abids
- Utsav (Secunderabad) Ph:91-40-2772-0638,5526-3646
[edit] Udupi(Vegetarian)
The Udipi hotels are the best hotels to eat authentic south Indian food. A favourite food joint for breakfast & snacks.
- Kamat (Clock Tower, Paradise, Birla Temple, Nampally Station Road)
- Shanbhag (Punjagutta & Basheerbagh), Sweekar (Kachiguda X Road
- Sweekar (Kachiguda X Roads)
- Taj Mahal' (Abids, Patny), Kamat (Birla Temple, Nampally, Paradise & Clock Tower)
[edit] Andhra Meal
- Rajdoot,Non-Veg (Lakdi-ka-pul, Ph: +91-40-2329 9414
- Southern Spice,Non-Veg (Nagarjuna Circle) Ph: +91-40-2335 3802/2335 3803 local eat-to-your-heart-content type food
Venalla - madhapur.
- Dolari-dhani near kompally on NH-7 way from HYD TO NIZAMABAD.
Anupama - Offers a variety of Andhra Cuisine
[edit] Chinese
- Mainland China (Banjara Hills)[25] +(91)-(040)-2330 4500, 6621 4500- For Authentic Chinese dishes, prior booking highly advised, higher prices.
- Hai King (Himayat Nagar)
- Wang's Kitchen (Panjagutta & Madhapur) An upmarket chinese joint
- Chung Hua (Minister Road) Try out the Thai varieties, nice, cosy place
- Golden Dragon, Taj Krishna, +(91)-(040)-23392323, 66662323, Extn, 3309
- Nan King (Parklane,Secunderabad)
- Mings Court (BasheerBag,Hyderabad)(040)-23298811
- Peking Palace (Ameerpet,Hyderabad)(040)-66759886
Bowl Of China (Secunderabad, SR Nagar and has lot of Branches)
[edit] International Cuisine
- Mediterranean Cuisine ( Toli Chowki, Opposite RTA office, Yousuf Tekdi Complex )
Ph:+(91)-(040)-645 32326 [26]
Mediterranean Cuisine is the only Turkish restaurant across the country along with traditional Mughlai and Indian cuisines with best chefs from Turkey and India.
- Tex Mex ,Jubilee Hills, Ph: +(91)-(040)-2354 1493, 2354 2835
- IndieJo (City Center, Banjara Hills Road No.1) Ph:+(91)-(040)-66683333
[edit] Fast Food
- Ofen, Rd No 10, Banjara Hills.
- McDonalds (Prasad's Imax, Abids, Vikrampuri(Kharkhana, City Centre Banjara Hills, & The V - Vega Block - Hitech City)
- KFC (Himayathnagar,Raj Bhavan Road, M.G.Road,VikramPuri & Rani Gunj)
- Pizza Hut (Hyderabad Central,Raj Bhavan Road, Banjara Hills , The V - Vega Block - Hitech City & Madhapur).
- Pizza CornerBanjara Hills, Prasad's IMAX, Punjagutta, Boinpally Ph: +91-40-2789 9111
- Dominos (Himaythnagar, Madhapur & Raj Bhawan Road).
- Deli 9 Lifestyle Building
- Ohri's (Prasad's Imax,Banjara Hills,Somajiguda, EatStreet,Hyderabad Central & Basheer Bagh)
- Universal Bakers (Paradise, Himaythnagar & Masab Tank), King & Cardinal(Himayathnagar)
- 5th Avenue Bakery (Sainikpuri)
- Servy Bakers(banjara hills, Kiratabad)
- Subway(Banjara Hills,The V - Vega Block - Hitech City, )
There is plenty to do at night in Hyderabad, though local regulations have most places serving last drinks by 11PM. On weekdays, drinks in the some of the pubs have best offers, as most clubs are empty until Thursday or Friday nights, when the clubbers emerge. But the sheer number of nightlife spots makes it hard to choose which ones to list. As a general rule they tend to be clustered around Begumpet, Road No.1 Banjara Hills.
[edit] Alcohol
Alcohol is available easily from numerous Liqour Shops, known as Wines' in local parlance, spread across the twin cities, in Restaurants who have taken licence for serving alcohol (includes most upscale ones) and also in Pubs.
- Afterlife Road No.12 Banjara Hills Ph: +(91)-99899 99996, 99499 02202, 98666 77755, 99122 22224.
- Bottles & Chimneys, Near Begumpet Airport Ph: 91-40-2776 2368, 2776 6464.
- Dublin, ITC Hotel Kakatiya Sheraton & Towers, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16 Tel. +91-40-2340 0132
- Easy Rider, Lakeview Palace, Opp. Taj Banjara, Rs. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034 Tel.+91-40-2784 2267 --shutdown temporarily
- Firangi Paani, City Centre, Banajara hills Road No.1, [27]
- Ten Downing Street, My Home Tycoon, Behind Lifestyle, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16 Tel.+91-40-5562 9323, [[28]
- Sparks, My Home Tycoon, Behind Lifestyle, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tel.+91-40-55629977. Redone pub, nice hip ambiance, reasonable rates.
- Escape, (The fun place), Green Park, Greenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tel.+91-40- 2375 7575, Fax. 2375 7677. Reasonable prices, good food and often find one-for-one beer offers Monday to Friday
- Out Swinger, Hotel Baseraa, S.D.Road, Secunderabad-3, Tel.+91-40-2770 3200.
- Passport, Ramada Hotel Manohar, Airport Exit Road Begumpet Hyderabad-16, Tel. +91-40-2790 3333/5531 3333.
- Redd, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34, Tel.+91-40-557 77733, 5577 7744.
- Spanish Fly, (Asrani International, Sec'bad).
- Ahala, Taj Krishna, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34, Tel.+91-40-5566 2323.
- Nirvana, (Aalankrita, Shameerpet)
- One Flight Down, Nampally Station, Ph: 91-40-3061 6161.
- Under Deck, Hotel Taj Banjara, Road No.1, Banjara Hills Hyderabad-34, Tel.+91-40-5566 9999.
- Where Else, Road No.10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034, Tel.+91-40-2335 8737.
[edit] Lounge Bar
- Atrium Bar Taj Residency,Road No.1 Banjara Hills,Hyderabad-34, Tel.+91-40-2339 3939.
- Touch Trendset Towers, Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 34, Tel. +91-40-2354 2422, 2354 2433. Upscale,celebrity hang-out, great place but very expensive.
- Liquids Bhaskar Plaza, Road No.1, Opp. Taj Banjara, Rs. No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034 Tel.+91-40- 5525 9907 Sleek, trendy lounge bar.
- Fashion (FTV) Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034. Trendy lounge bar.
- Mehfil (Baseraa, secunderabad) Hotel Basera, Secunderabad +(91)-(040)-2770 3200. Live Ghazal show, everday.
- Tabla Above: ABN Amro Bank, Banjara Hills Road No.1, Tel: �+(91)-(040)-6682 8393, 6682 8283.
- Terrace Bay Babukhan Mall, Somajiguda, Ph: (+91)-(040)-(2341 8545).
- Ullaasa Dharam Karam Road, Green Lands, Tel: (+91)-(040) 2373 9091 Nice ethnic ambience and the rooftop setting is amazing, and the food is excellent.
- Sitara Ameerpet Tel: +(91)-(040)-2373 5444.
- Seventh Heaven Punjagutta X Roads, Tel: +(91)-(040)-6666 8822, 6666 8833. Nice rooftop bar and restaurant.
- Celebrations Road No.1, Jubilee Hills Tel: +(91)-(040)-2354 4888, 6453 5888.
- GOLDEN CAVE Ameerpet.
- Ofen, Rd No 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad [29].
- Cafe Coffee Day [30].
- Barista, Road No.1 Banjara Hills, Opp. Satyam Computers (Madhapur), [31].
- Java Green, Punjagutta, Hyderabad Central, [32].
- Deli 9, Lifestyle Building, Begumpet.
- My Cafe Latte, Madhapur Road, Jubillee Hills.
[edit] Soft Drinks
The best drink in the summer months is Lassi and Faluda(Paradise serves the best Faluda in Hyderabad), Or Coconut Water and many people here also drink the famous sugarcane juice. But the most famous & favorite drink all over the year irrespective of the season is the the Irani chai ( hyderabadi tea) which is available all over the city.
Hyderabad has a tremendous range of accommodation, from low-rent budget hotels to five-star.
[edit] Hostels
AKSHAYA WORKING WOMENS HOSTEL, Phone: +91-40-23115375, Mobile:9866195375
[edit] Budget
- Creative Service Apartments[33], Rs.999 +91-9704873316 ,+91 9848821708
- AA Navlok Serviced Apartments[34], Rs.1800 +91-9394568888
- Aahwaanam, J. N. Road, Abids. Rs.295 to Rs.650+5%
- Hotel Asrani International, Paradise Tel: 91-040-27846901 Fax: 91-040-27845583
- Hotel Ashoka, Lakdikapul Phone:+91-40-55510222,+91-40-23230105. Rs.450098 to Rs.84089
- Hotel Deccan International, Secunderabad, Tel : +91-040-27840981/27819173/55260269, Fax: +91-040-27840980
- Hotel Dwaraka Heritage, 116 Chenoy Trade Centre, Park Lane, Secunderabad-3 Ph:+91-40-27845020. Rs.500to Rs.950
- Quality Inn Residency,Public Garden Road Ph: (+91)-(040)-320 4080, (+91)-(040)- 5551 4060, (+91)-(040)-2320 4080 Email: marketing@theresidency-hyd.com [35]
- Hotel Govinsagar, 1-10-44/3, Suraj Gardens, Usilampet, Hyderarabad-16. Rs 135-Rs 215 Phone: +91-040-27764582
- Hotel Preeti Ph: (+91) (040) 2472 1533
- Hotel Lakshmi
- Hotel Harsha, 39 Public Garden Road, Nampally. Rs 1200-Rs 1500 [[36]
- Hotel Haridwar, Koti. Rs.150 to Rs.500
- Hotel Minerva, Himayatnagar. Rs.650 to Rs.900
- Hotel Megacity, 335-339 Basheerbagh cross road. Rs.275 to Rs.550
- Hotel Parklane, 115 parklane S.D.Road, Secunderabad-3. Rs.550 to Rs.800
- Hotel I K London Residency, Somajiguda Tel: 91-040-55625555 Fax: 91-040-55759519
- Hotel Jaya International,Abids
- Hotel Karan, S.D.Road,Secunderabad-03. Rs.700 to Rs.1600
- Hotel Sabharwal & Rajdhani Dhaba, 4-1-35 6/2,Hanuman Tekdi, Near Reddy Hostel,Abids, 4752924. Rs.200 to Rs.550
- Hotel Rukmini Riviera,Lakdi-ka-Pul Tel: 91-040-55785566 Fax: 91-040-55660631
- Hotel Tara, Ramoji Film City[37]
- Shams, Old City, Yakutpura[38]
[edit] Mid-range
- Creative Service Apartments[39], Rs.1500 +91-9704873316 ,+91 9848821708
- AA Navlok Serviced Apartments[40], Rs.2400 +91-9394568888
- The Central Court,Lakdi-Ka-Pul[41] Ph: (+91)-(040)-2323 2323, Mobile : (+91)98493 23232
- Hotel Baseraa, Sec'bad. Rs 2000-Rs 5000 [42] Ph:(+91)-(040)-2770 3200
- The Golconda Hotel,Masab Tank[43] Ph: (+91)-(040)-5511 0101, 2332 0202
- Hotel Kamat Lingapur, 1-10-44/2, Chikoti Gardens, Begumpet, Hyderarabad-16. Rs 1350-Rs 2150 Phone: +91-40-27764242
- Best Western,Secretariat Hotel Amrutha Castle Ph: +91-40-6663 3888
- Hotel Bluefox,Sec'bad
- Hotel Anmol International, Secrateriat[44] Ph: (+91)-(040)-2324 4041, 2324 4042
- Hotel Sai Prakash,Nampally [45] Ph: (+91)-(040)-2461 1726
- Stay Inn,Rani Gunj X Roads, M G Road, Sec'bad Ph: +(91)-(040)-2789 3823
- Leo Continental,Rani Gunj, Sec'bad Phone: +91-40-40400400[46]
- Aditya Park Inn, Ameerpet Tel : +91-40-55788888, +91-40-55789999 (Fax)
- Comfort Inn Woodbridge,Lakdi-ka-pul, Tel: 91-040-55510001 / 55510004 Fax: 91-040-55666111
- Aalankrita Resort, Shameerpet[47] Ph:(+91)-(040)-5527 0037, 2780 2020
- Hotel Sitara, Ramoji Film City[48] Ph:Ph: +91-(08415) 246 555 / 246 333,(+91) 98483 05510
[edit] Splurge
- Creative Service Apartments[49], Rs.2200 +91-9704873316 ,+91 9848821708
- Grand Kakatiya Sheraton, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Tel. 040-23400132 Fax. 040-23401045 Range-Rs.5600 to7750 [50]
- Novotel Accor, Near Hitec City, Izzatnagar,Kondapur HYD-81 Tel:(+91)40/66824422 Fax:(+91)40/66844422 E-mail:reservations@novotelhyderabad.com [51]
- Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills Road No.1 Hyderabad-34 Tel.040-55662323 [52] Range - Rs.5800 to Rs.9050
- Mariott, [53]# Opp Hussain Sagar Lake, Tank Bund Road Hyd-80 Phone:+91-40-2752 2999,Fax:9140-27522888
- Taj Banjara[54], Road No. 1,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad -500 034 Ph:+91-40-6666 9999 Fax : (91-40) 66661070 Email: banjara.hyderabad@tajhotels.com
- Hotel Green Park [55], Greenlands, Begumpet Ph: +91-040-6651 5151, 2375 7575, E-mail: reserv.hyd@hotelgreenpark.com
- Taj Deccan, Banjara Hills Road No.1, Hyderabad-34, Tel.040-55663939 Range - Rs.4300 to Rs.5700 [56]
- Katriya Hotel and Towers, No.8, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad 500 082. Tel.: 040-23325678 Range: Rs.2350 to Rs.5850 [57]
- The Manohar [58], Airport Exit Road, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16 Ph:+91-40-2790 3333, 91-40–5515 3333 Fax: + 91-40-2790 2222
- Ista [59], Road No. 2, Nanakramguda, Gachi Bowli, Hyderabad-500019 Ph:+91-40-44508888 Fax: + 91-40-44509999
[edit] Contact
[edit] Post Office
India Post[60], a govt-owned ent.,has its headquarters at Abids known as GPO. And its second biggest centre is located in Secunderabad.
[edit] Landlines
The dialing code for Hyderabad is 040. When calling from overseas, dial +91 40 XXXX XXXX. If you have a non-working phone number with only 7 digits try to add "2" in front of it.
There are public call booths everywhere.
[edit] Mobile Phones
One of the cheapest tariffs in the world, one can get a mobile with a calling rate of 49 paise/minute for a local call. It is very easy to get a Prepaid mobile, which is very cheap to get and for calls. One needs to give a Photo ID proof and a photograph for prepaid as well as postpaid connection as per the Govt. regulations.
- Cell One[61]- GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz.(Tri-Band)
- Airtel [62]- GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz.(Tri-Band)
- Vodafone [63] - GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz.(Tri-Band)
- Idea[64] - GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz.(Tri-Band)
- Reliance Com[65]- CDMA
- Tata Indicom[66] - CDMA
[edit] Internet
Internet cafes are spread around town and most easily found in the city and residential areas. Charges vary between Rs.5-15 an hour.Reliance WebWorld provides Broadband internet centres.
For a long stay and if you have a laptop, it's better to get a Data plan either from Tata Indicom[67] or Reliance Mobile, which are around Rs.1000 a month or if you have WLAN(Wireless lan or Wi-Fi) enabled laptops, they are many wireless public Wi-fi networks available in hyderabad everywhere for free Hi Speed intenet Access.
[edit] Stay safe
Hyderbad is the safest of all the metropolis in India.
However Since May 2007, Hyderabad has suffered from multiple terrorist outrages in the form of bomb blasts. These blasts have taken place at Mecca Masjid, Lumbini park and at Kothi, places frequented by travellers. Though the chance that you will be in danger is quite low, you should obviously make your own risk assessment. Rather than physical danger, it is likely that the intrusive security that will dampen your enjoyment of your Hyderabad vacation. Every shopping mall, theatre and palace has metal detectors and security guards patting you down.
The old city area was historically known as a communally sensitive zone and a venue for religious riots. It was common for the police to impose a curfew in that area while the rest of the city went about life without any problems. The situation has however vastly improved in the past few years.
Outside of these, Hyderabad is as safe as any other city in India. Muggings and violent crime are uncommon, most crime involves thefts. Avoid staying out late at night, especially if you are a woman.
[edit] Emergency Numbers
- Toll Free Number for Medical, Police and Fire: 108
- Child Line Facility 1098
- Just Dial (for city tel no's) +91-40-24444444
[edit] Money Changers
Many hotels will change money for you at the front desk. However, they may not offer the best rates.
It is best to change money at the city based money changers than the ones located at the airports. The ones at the airport offer much less, hence it is better to exchange at Saifabad where heaps of moneychangers are located. And some of them offer door-step service, call them up and get a rate before deciding.
- Thomas Cook Nasir Arcade, 6-1-57, Saifabad,Hyderabad 500 004 Ph: (+91)-(040)-2329 6521/22, (+91)-(040) 2323 1988 Fax: 3296523 (or)Ground Floor, Cyber Towers, Hi-Tech City, Madhapur,Hyderabad 500 033 Ph: +91-40-6661100 Fax: 6661107
- UAE ExchangeH No. 5-9-58, 4th Floor,Gupta Estate, Basheerbagh Circle,Hyderabad - 500 004Tel No.: (+91)-(040)-2323 0409/10/11 Fax: (+91)-(040) - 2323 0412
- Jasmine Forex Santoshnagar, Ph: (+91)- 9989 200800, (+91)-(040)-2453 0901, Doorstep service Availiable.
[edit] Radio Stations
- Radio Mirchi - 98.3 FM
- Radio City - 91.1 FM[68]
- BIG - 92.7 FM
- AIR (FM Rainbow)- 101.9 FM
- AIR Vividh bharati - 102.8 FM
- S FM - 93.5
[edit] Newspapers
The Deccan Chronicle is Hyderabad's oldest newspaper, a good source to know about the city and, indespensible, if you need to look up classifieds, for, say renting a house. The Times of India with its new office in Hyderabad has good local content and is increasingly widely read.
[edit] Groceries
Apart from the corner Grocery stores, there are some big stores (with branches all over the city) like
- Foodworld, More, Subhiksha, Magna,Spencers, Metro, Reliance Fresh, Vijetha, Fresh and Ratnadeep.
You can even go to malls to shop for Groceries
[edit] Hospitals
[edit] Super-Specialty
- Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 500033, Ph: +91-40-2360 7777 Extension: 5555 / 2000 Fax: + 91-40-23608050
- CARE Hospital Road no 1,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034 Ph: +91-040-3041 8888 Fax : 91-040-30418488.
- CDR HospotalHyderguda, Hyderabad - 500029 Ph:+91-40-2322 5364
- Kamineni Wockhardt Hospital L.B.Nagar, Hyderabad- 500068,Ph:+91-40-2402 2272, 3987 9999 Fax: +91-40-24022277 Ambulance: +91-40-2402 2222
- Mahaveer Hospital10-1-1 A C Guards,Hyderabad Ph:+91-40-2331 6057
- Medinova Hospotal Somajiguda,Hyderabad 500 482 Ph: +91-40-2331 0066, 2331 1080, 2331 1127, 2331 1122, 2331 1719
- Medwin Hospital Chirag Ali Lane, Hyd Ph: +91-40-2320 6666
- Owaisi Hospital D M R L X Road Kanchanbagh Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad Ph: +91-40-2444 3129
- St Theresa's Hospital Near E S I Hospital, Erragadda, Ph: +91-40-2370 1013
- Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre
- Yashoda Hospital Raj Bhavan Road, Secunderabad, Malakpet Hyderabad Ph: +91-40-2455 5555
- KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
- RAINBOW Hospital for Women and Children [77] - Banjara Hills, Road No. 10, Karvy Lane, Hyderabad Ph: +91-40-2339 9888
- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology[78] - 6-3-661, Somajiguda, Hyderabad-082. India. Ph: 91-40-2337-8888 Fax: 91-40-2332-4255
- Winning Smiles Dental Hospital Ameerpet, Hyderabad. Ph: +91-40-23753063, Mobile: 9849033141 (Gopinath)
[edit] Government Hospitals
- Gandhi General Hospital Ph:+91-40-2770 2222
- Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Punjagutta Ph: +91-40-2339 6561, 2332 0332
- Osmania General Hospital Afzal Gunj Ph: +91-40-2460 0122
- Niloufer Hospital Ph: +91-40-2339 1652
[edit] Blood Banks
- Gandhi HospitalSec'bad Ph: +91-40-2770 2222
- Govt. Chest Hospital Ph: +91-40-2381 4421 / 22
- Govt. ENT Hospital 2474 0245 / 2474 2329
- Heritage Medical CentrePh: +91-40-2373 0202 / 2373 6650
- Bhanji Kheraj Blood Bank Ph: +91-40-2474 5243
- CDR Blood Bank 2322 1221 Ext. 4558
- Kamineni Blood Bank Ph: +91-40-2402 2272 / 76
- Institute of Transfusion Medicine and Research Ph:+91-40-2331 9491
- Matadin Goel Blood Bank Ph:+91-40-2322 6624
- Medwin Blood Bank Ph: +91-40-2320 2902 / 4616
- Modern Blood Bank Ph: +91-40-2473 1976 / 2460 6106
- Chiranjeevi Blood Bank
[edit] Pharmacy/Chemist
You can get you Medicenes in any Pharmacy Shop. They are over 7 shops In the 2 Km Area. The term for Pharmacy/chemist is Medical Hall or "Medical Stores".
MOR Medical Hall - Basheer Bagh
Mukesh Medical Hall - Opp NIMS
Sonee Medical Hall - Sarojini Hospital Rd, Mehdipatnam
Free Home/Office/Hotel Delivery of medicines. Call MedEx 4011 5011 or online at www.medex.in
Medplus Free home/office/hotel Delivery Of midicines, One of the no 1 medical shops www.medplus.com
The City Central Library (Afzalgunj) for many important archives. The British Library (Secratariat).The Walden (Jubilee Hills & Somajiguda), The Odyssey (Punjagutta & Hyderabad Central), AA Hussain (Abids)Tel: +91-40-2320 2724, The Book Point (Himayath Nagar), Koti Shops (For Academic Books),Rajkamal,NeelKamal and Universal bookstores Koti(For all tech books) & Sunday Flea Market at Abids (around GPO)
[edit] Movie Rentals
CINEMA PARADISO, Banjara Hills is the place if you are a movie enthusiast.
It is located just before Chutney's ,next to Nagarjuna Circle, on the road leading to KBR Park.
If there is a film you have been wanting to watch and did not find in any of the 'pop' movie parlours you will find it in this little paradiso for sure. The classification system for storing titles is as innovative and unique as the whole idea behind this establishment. You can find titles listed by your favourite directors, themes, and even international award show entries and winners.
Most titles can be borrowed for 3 nights with rarer titles available only for 1 night. Life Membership is the only way to access this panoramic collection and it costs Rs. 3000. You can deenlist yourself anytime with a refund of Rs. 2000.
[edit] Get out
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