A
delightful blend of the old and the new, Hyderabad presents to the onlooker
an interesting skyline, with modern buildings standing shoulder-to-shoulder
with fascinating 400 year old edifices - the remains of the city's Islamic
roots. Known as the Istanbul of India, Hyderabad boasts of example of Qutub
Shahi architecture- the Jama Masjid, Mecca Masjid, Toli Masjid and Hyderabad's
symbol, the Charminar. A fine climate, a fascinating amalgam of cultures,
magnificent cuisine, splendid shopping and a variety of things to see and
do make a trip to this city memorable. Information Guide.
In
the City include the spacious public gardens the tranquil landscape Gardens,
The Birla Temple on Kala Pahad, Birla planetarium on Naubat Pahad and the
vast expanses of the Hussain sagar lake with the stature of a giant Buddha
gazing over it. The Nehru Zoological park affords a view of a variety of animals,
birds and reptiles in their natural surroundings. The solar Jung Museum displayed
a great collection of beautiful objectives and standings on an eminence a
little away from the city is the imposing Golconda Fort.
Hyderabad conjures up images of traditional
finery- rich clothes and exquisite jewellery-the legacy of the Nawabs, who
were connoisseurs of such adornment. Interestingly, it is the traders in
the quaint by lanes around the city most symbolic edifice, the Charminar
that stock fine jewels, skills, brocades perfume and objects of art. Here
one can shop for beautiful jewellery-antique kundan and enamel ornaments,
temples sarees, old bidriware and pearls. The snug shops in Laad Bazaar
spill over with glass bangles, sequins, braids and fine embroidery
executed in gold thread.
The Ramaji Rao Film City is the latest
sight seeing attraction in this twin town of Hyderabad & Sikandarabad.
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