Hyderabad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.
com/travel-guide/hyderabad
Hyderabad
Established on the southern banks
of the river Musi, Hyderabad is a
city of rocky terrain that has with
time transformed into a hustling
metropolitan offering the best
Biryanis ever. The city has one of
the best varieties of pearls and
gemstones in the world. Home to
Famous For : Places To VisitHistory &
various IT firms and CultureCit
pharmaceutical companies,
Hyderabad is an old city that has been
Hyderabad is a hub for commercial
known for its rich heritage and culture. An
business processes.
ideal destination for foodies as it offers food
traditionally cooked in the Mughal and
Persian style. The large variety of lip
smacking biryanis makes anybody's visit
perfect. Hyderabad, the sixth most populous
city in India, is the capital of both Andhra
Pradesh and Telangana. Founded in the late
16th century by Muhammad Quli Qutb
Shah, it later became the capital of the
larger state of Hyderabad ruled by the
colourful dynasty we know as the Asaf Jahi
Nizams. The Nizams ruled over Hyderabad
for two centuries till 1948. Their state
included regions of present -day Andhra
Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. In a
famous episode of modern Indian history, in
This Pdf and its contents are copyright ©
1947, the then Nizam, Osman Ali Khan,
2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the
character and all other marks displayed herein are
registered and/or common law trademarks of
ixigo.com and/or third parties.
refused to join either India or Pakistan, but
the following year the state was annexed by
India by force. Hyderabad’s twin city,
page 1
Secunderabad, was founded in the early and handicraft make Hyderabad one of the
18th century as a British cantonment,
separated from Hyderabad by the Hussain
most sought after destinations among the
tourists. To top it all, it is the home to one of
Sagar Lake. Hyderabad is known for its the very popular attractions in the country,
unique culture- the aromatic biryani, the Charminar.
lilting tongue called Dakkani or Hyderabadi,
the rich legacy of the NIzams and the Vacation in Hyderabad is always a one-of-a-
stunning Charminar. The region is also kind experience but this is doubled up if you
famous for its diamond mines that happen to visit during any of the festivals
produced some of the world’s most coveted and events. Festivals like the Deccan
rocks- the Kohinoor, the Regent Diamond, Festival, International Kite Festival, Lumbini
the Hope and the Orloff. In the last two Festival and Ugadi Festival. On top of all
decades, Hyderabad-Secunderabad have these festivals and events unique of the
grown into a hub of information technology, state, festivals like Holi, Deepavali, Id-Ul-Fitr,
and is sometimes given the sobriquet Christmas are also celebrated with equal
‘Cyberabad’. gusto and pomp. List of festivals in
Hyderabad is as big as the city itself.
The city is also home to the Telugu film
industry (predictably called Tollywood), the
third largest in the country. Hyderabadis are
When To
proud of their city, of the colourful stories
behind its splendid palaces, of the Nizams
with their many wives and as many
VISIT
eccentricities. They love to sip Irani chai at http://www.ixigo.com/weather-in-hyderabad-lp-1140401
small joints in the shops around Charminar.
They love the larger-than-life Tollywood
Jan
stars, who exhort them to buy cola from
Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.
gigantic hoardings, and who routinely step Max: 29.5°C Min: Rain:
out of sprawling mansions in the upmarket 15.69999980 13.3999996185302
9265137°C 73mm
Jubilee Hills or Banjara Hills to add
histrionics to the political scene. Also, the Feb
city has developed to become a hub for the Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.
Max: Min: 18.0°C Rain:
IT sector along with the pharmaceutical and 32.40000152 12.6000003814697
BPO processes making it a busy commercial 5878906°C 27mm
city. The wide range of precious and semi- Mar
precious stones and pearls and intricate art Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.
 Hyderabad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/hyderabad page 2

Max: Min: Rain: 23.5mm Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. the world of the rich heritage of this ancient
35.90000152 21.29999923 Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad, Telangana
5878906°C 7060547°C Max: Min: 17.5°C Rain: 43.0mm
29.70000076 city. The breathtaking structure, which is at
500008, India
2939453°C the heart of the city will mesmerize you
Apr
more as you come closer. The four storied Golconda Fort,  Hyderabad
Hot weather. Carry Light clothes. Dec
minars are ornamented with ring is one of the primary tourist attractions.
Max: Min: Rain: 22.0mm Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.
38.09999847 24.29999923 formations in the shape of delicate flower Renowned for its diamond mines that have
4121094°C 7060547°C Max: Min: Rain:
28.79999923 14.80000019 6.59999990463256 given the world the famous Kohinoor and
7060547°C 0734863°C 8mm petals. Since there are no official documents
May Darya-i-noor diamonds, Golconda is also
or inscriptions about Charminar, not much
Hot weather. Carry Light clothes. known for this famous fort. The ancient fort
is known about the date of its foundation or
Max: Min: Rain:
39.09999847 26.10000038 40.2999992370605 What To the reason behind it. However, there are a complex of Golconda will charm you with its
4121094°C 1469727°C 5mm history, tinged with legends and anecdotes.
number of theories abound.
Jun
Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,
SEE The construction of this regal structure is
believed to have started in 1143 as a mud
umbrella. 5 Sights fort, during the rule of the Kakatiya Dynasty.
Max: Min: Rain: Today, the granite fort stands on a 400 feet
http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-hyderabad-lp-
34.40000152 24.20000076 113.800003051757
5878906°C 2939453°C 81mm 1140401 hill, and seems to emit a kind of ancient
Jul An excellent example of Islamic aura from each and every part. The fort
1 Charminar complex is made up of four separate forts
Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, architecture, the structure is made up of
umbrella. surrounded by an outer wall whose
pulverized marbles, granites, mortar and
Max: Min: Rain: perimeter is around 10 km. Apart from that,
31.29999923 22.79999923 172.800003051757 limestone. There are 45 praying spaces but
7060547°C 7060547°C 8mm the best one is the rooftop mosque at the there are semi-circular bastions, some of
western end of the structure. As the sound them still sporting cannons on top,
Aug
Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, of the city dwindles down, as serenity starts drawbridges, eight gateways, stables,
umbrella. surrounding you, you will feel like heaven mosques and temples. Golconda Fort still
Max: Min: Rain: have the remnants of the palatial rooms and
29.89999961 22.20000076 230.100006103515 itself is blessing you. There are 149 winding
8530273°C 2939453°C 62mm steps that lead up to the rooftop. Take a halls. Standing inside one of these will give
break and stand on the balcony of the first you an idea of the kind of grandeur this
Sep
floor and feast your eyes on the hustle and place must have had during its golden days.
Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,
umbrella. bustle of the busy Laad Bazaar down below. An ingenious example of acoustical
Max: 31.0°C Min: Rain: engineering can be experienced at the iron
22.20000076 125.300003051757 Telephone Exchange, Pathergatti
2939453°C 81mm Road, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Don't miss out on this one. A visit to spiked Fateh Darwaza, one of the fort
500082, India Hyderabad doesn't count if you haven’t seen entrances, spiked so as to prevent elephants
Oct
the Charminar. from breaking open the gates. A hard clap
Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,
umbrella. made under the dome can be heard as far
Charminar in Hyderabad is a monument
Max: Min: Rain: 2 Golconda Fort as the highest pavillion (Balsa Hill) almost a
30.89999961 20.70000076 102.400001525878 synonymous with the city itself, the four
8530273°C 2939453°C 9mm kilometre away. This arrangement worked
spires rising in the sky seem to proclaim to
Nov
 Hyderabad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/hyderabad
as a warning to alert the forces in the fort in
case of an incoming attack. With so much
ground to cover, exploring every nook and
cranny might be tedious. You can hire a tour
guide who can show you around more
efficiently with details on the stories and
legends associated with Golconda Fort. If
you are planning to stay back till late, don't
miss the Light and Sound Show here. The
shows usually start at 7 PM in summers and
6 PM in winters, with shows in Telugu held
on Thursdays, shows in Hindi held on
Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and English
shows held on Wednesdays and Sundays.
There are no shows on Mondays.
3 Ramoji Film City
Anaspur Village, Hayathnagar
Mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana
501512, India
Ramoji Film City
is India's very own version of Disneyland,
with a twist that only Indian cinema can
bring! The film city is owned by the Ramoji
group, which is headed by Ramoji Rao, a
famous director of the Telegu film industry.
Declared as the 'largest film city in the
world' by the Guinness Book of World
Records, the place attracts millions of
tourists every year. As you enter this place,
you will see miniature replica sets of the
Golconda Fort and the Hawa
Mahal. The Fort is built on a hilltop
from where you can get spectacular views of
the entire film city. 
Ramoji Film City has a 5-star and 7-star
hotel for tourists who are looking for good
accommodation options. Also, these hotels
play host to corporate affairs and weddings.
There are many interesting dining options
including multi-cuisine restaurants, fast food
joints and stylish cafes. 
4 Birla Mandir
page 3
Naubath Pahad, Kala Pahad, Near 5 Surendrapuri
Hussainsagar Lake, Hyderabad,
Telangana 500063, India
The
Birla Mandir in Hyderabad is dedicated to
the supreme incarnation of Lord Vishnu in
Kaliyug viz., Lord Venkateshwara. This
temple’s marvellous beauty leaves you
awestruck as does the legend associated
with the God. A blend of various types of
architectural styles, this temple is made of
200 tonnes of pure white Rajasthani marble.
Built on a 280 ft high hill or the Naovadh
Surendrapuri, Near Yadagirigutta,
Pahad and constructed with a skilful blend
Nalgonda District, Telangana,
of South Indian, Utkala and Rajasthani
Hyderabad 508115, India
architecture, this temple took 10 years to
get completed. If you have ever wondered about the
innumerable Hindu Gods and Goddesses,
The idol of Lord Venkateshwara is 11 feet you should check out this 
tall and a carved out lotus canopy above it Surendrapuri Hyderabad. Located about 60
adds to its beauty. The idol is sculpted in a km away from Hyderabad city, not many
typical Oriya style. Apart from the main tourist make it up to this place. But once you
deity, Shiva, Ganesha, Hanuman and Sai reach here, you'd realize how cool this place
Baba are also worshipped in this temple. It is. Also called the Mythological Awareness
was consecrated by Swami Ranganathanan Centre, the museum was established to
of Ramakrishna Ashram in 1976. Since he create knowledge about Hindu mythology.
wished the temple to have an atmosphere
The museum was actualized by
that is more conducive to meditation, there
Mr. Kundu Satyanarayana, who built it in the
are no temple bells in Birla Mandir. The
temple is best viewed at sunset or at night memory of his son. There are life-size
when the temple is lit up and illuminates replicas of most of the import Hindu
with purity and calmness. Since the temple temples with the sculptures and idols of the
is built on a hilltop, one can also have a deities inside. The replicas are convincing
panoramic sight of the city from here. enough to give you the feeling of being
inside the real temple. According to their
sizes, these replicas are either constructed
 Hyderabad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/hyderabad page 4

outdoors or kept indoors. Apart from these

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500003,
impressive structures, you will find a
India
number of paintings
and sculptures depicting&nbsp +91-40-66313721|+91-40-40023230
;instances from Ramayana,
Paradise Restaurant is one of the best and
Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita etc. There are
oldest restaurants in Hyderabad, famous for
even life-sized artistic representations of the
its Biryanis. It started out as a small tea and
'three worlds', heaven and hell. A visit
snacks restaurant in 1953. Growing from the
to 
humble beginnings, today it has
Surendrapuri would be a fun way to
transformed into a palatial restaurant,
teach your kids or learn yourself, the basic
synonymous with the flavourful biryani! It
background of the Hindu Mythology. Truly
also serves Hyderabadi, Indian, Chinese and
devout people can have the satisfaction of
Continental delicacies. Its truly a mecca for
having visited all the sacred temples at one
chicken biryanis and mirch ka salan served
place.
along with biryanis. The ambiance is great,
service is quick and the staff is courteous.
Where To
2 Pista House
63-3-1187, Begumpet, Hyderabad,
Andhra Pradesh, 500016, India
+91-40-23400132
A lovely South Indian restaurant in the ITC
Kakatiya, Dakshin is a must try if you wish to
explore the true richness and diversity of
South Indian cuisine. After years of research
on the recipes of the four Deccan states,
and discussing with gourmet cooks
and culinary experts, Dakshin
has come up with an unbeatable menu
created by virtuosos in this field. Each dish
pertaining to a certain region is carefully
prepared with specific combinations of
spices used in that region, along with other
ingredients that give the dishes their unique,
individualistic taste. Their thali options are
ITC Kakatiya Hotel, Lobby Level
,Opposite Chief Minister's Camp
Office, Begumpet, Hyderabad
+91-40-23400132|+91-40-40081859
Kebabs & Kurries has the typical
rugged North-West Frontier ambience,
minimalist décor with copper slate flooring,
sandstone walls & pillars, and antique
artifacts adding to the 'Indianness'. The sight
of the clear glass live kitchen with its array of
iron tandoors, skewers, clay ovens, rustic
tawas, pans and spit charcoal grills, drums
up your appetite as you walk in. As
expected, the menu here is brimming over
with kebabs, kormas, qaliyas and salans in
the best traditions of the ITC signature
restaurants Bukhara and Dum Pukht. Try

Eat well proportioned and good value for

money.
5 Places Go for the gongura mamsam (an Andhra
http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-hyderabad-lp-1140401 cuisine, where mutton is cooked with sorrel
leaves), chicken chettinad (a Kerala dish
1 Paradise Restaurant where chicken is cooked in a spicy coconut
gravy) and the madhurams (desserts).
The ambiance is inspired by
the southern Indian temples, and hence the
overall mood is very mellow and soothing
Kotla Alijah, Moghalpura, Hyderabad, with floating flower vessels, brass lamps and
Telangana 500002 , India overhead lights in the form of temple bells.
The staff, dressed in the traditional garb of
+91-80088-90786
'panchegajam veshti', is attentive and help
you with suggestions.
3 Dakshin
4 Kebabs and Kurries
Paradise Food Court, S D Road,
their Burra and Kakori Kebabs, Tali Sabz
Macchli, Murgh Angaar, Tandoori Jhinga and
Pudina Paneer Tikka, all of them superlative,
with the grilled aroma, which is just the right
shade of subtlety.The Tali Macchli, (white
pomfret fillet marinated in a paste of fresh
garlic, green chillies and coriander leaves,
crumbed and pan fried on a tawa),
especially, is a culinary masterpiece, crisp on
the outside, and melting with the aroma of
the green paste, inside. So are Tandoori
Jhinga (jumbo prawns marinated in an
ajwain-flavoured mixture of yoghurt, red
chillies, turmeric and garam masala,
skewered and roasted over charcoal).
Excellent korma (curry) options include
Murgh Korma and Murgh Bemisaal and Do
Pyaza Gosht.For vegetarians, don't miss the
 Hyderabad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/hyderabad page 5

evergreen Dal Bukhara, that rich, creamy

and delicious black lentils speciality, or the Crowd:
Aloo mandra' (stuffed potato barrels
simmered in a curd-based gravy). There is Couples
an assortment of Indian breads like Warqi Families
Parathas. For desserts, do try Yaquti, Working Professionals
(broken basmati rice and moong dal cooked Young Professionals
in milk and reduced on low heat, and Youngsters
enriched with khoya), it's a refreshing (and
lighter on the palate) change from the usual 5 Karachi Bakery
Shahi Tukras and Khubani ka Meethas
served up at these places.
Specialities:

Chicken Kebabs
Murgh Malai
Murgh Anghar
Kakori Kebab
Charminar Kebab
Barrah Kebab
Tali Machhli

Features:

Business Lunch
Kid Friendly
TV / Big Screen
Group Friendly
Fine Dining
Air Conditioned
Door No. 5-3-930, Mozamjahi
Corporate
Market, Bank Street, Nizam Shahi
Wifi
Road ,Near Nandi Complex ,Koti
Parking Available
Take Away Counter +91-40-24603502|+91-40-
24732786|+91-9246205203|+91-
Serves Alcohol 9246205203
Private Parties
Non Vegetarian
 Hyderabad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/hyderabad page 6

Quick

LOCATE
http://www.ixigo.com/hotels-in-hyderabad-lp-1140401

See
A: Charminar
B: Golconda Fort
C: Ramoji Film City
D: Birla Mandir
E: Surendrapuri

Accommodation
F: Trident Hyderabad
G: Lemon Tree Hotel, Hyderabad
H: The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
I: Trident Hyderabad
J: Lemon Tree Hotel, Hyderabad
K: The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
L: Trident Hyderabad
M: Lemon Tree Hotel, Hyderabad
N: The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace

Food
O: Paradise Restaurant
P: Pista House
Q: Dakshin
R: Kebabs and Kurries
S: Karachi Bakery