Hyderabad Holidays
A city steeped deep in history, Hyderabad is where the Mughal architecture, art, culture and food is the most prominent in India. It is here that you will find old-style 'chai' (tea) shops, along with spice shops in one street, and an absolutely breathtaking Mughal architectural monument in another. That aside, Hyderabad also boasts of a Hi-Tech city or Cyberabad where a majority of multi-national conglomerates employee a new generation of Indians. Naturally, this area is surrounded by malls, restaurants and clubs. A majority of tourists travel to Hyderabad to catch a glimpse of Charminar, an iconic mosque known for its architecture and located in the famous Laad Bazaar area of Hyderabad. The Golconda Fort, once the home of famous Koh-i-Noor diamond, is also visited by tourists drawn by its stunning architecture. Chowmahalla Palace, Salar Jung Museum, Birla Mandir, Nehru Zoological Park, Birla Science Museum, Qutb Shahi tombs as well as Makkah Masjid are some of the other popular places of tourist interest in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad is a great place to indulge in some shopping and take back a souvenir. From perfume, jewellery, clothing and antiques to tobacco, textiles and books, Hyderabad has no dearth of choices. Some of the most popular Hyderabad markets you can explore include Laad Bazar, Perfume Market, Abids Street, Mozzam Jahi Market, Koti Sultan Bazar, Antique Market as well as Begum Bazar. Hyderabad is one of the best places in India for food lovers, popular because of its sumptuous dishes such as Hyderabadi Biryani, Hyderabad Haleem, Phirni, Boti Kebab, Qubani Ka Meetha as well as Pesarattu Dosa. Some of the best restaurants to savour these dishes in Hyderabad include Paradise Restaurant, Bawarchi, Chutneys, Dakshin as well as Gufaa. Read more ...