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The Old City of Hyderabad is the historic centre of the city. Established by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591, successive rulers of the Qutb Shahi dynasty and subsequently the Nizams ruled their domains from here. They built many iconic monuments that, for many travellers, form the primary reason for visiting Hyderabad. Most prominent among these is the Char Minar. The monuments are not the only reminders of the past though. In the crowded bylanes of the old city, you will find a distinct culture that came about when the Islamic rulers interacted with their Hindu subjects. Dakhini, the dialect of Hindi/Urdu that is spoken in the Deccan, is the street language here. The shops around the Char Minar sell chooris (glass bangles) and henna as they have for centuries, and hoardings advertising schools that promise to teach children English but keep them in tune with their Islamic heritage represent the city's struggles to navigate the modernity that is closing in on it without losing its soul.

Get in

Map of Old City, Hyderabad

Two national highways NH-66 (formerly NH-9) and NH-44 (formerly NH-7) pass through Old City, as does the Inner Ring Road. However, the roads are very narrow, encroached upon and so full of pedestrian and slow-moving vehicular traffic that driving here is a challenging experience even for the most experienced Indian driver. Take a taxi or an auto-rickshaw if at all possible. Network connectivity may be poor in parts of the Old City, which means that if you are hailing a taxi using your smartphone app, you may face some frustration.

Bus service is good. The Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, more commonly known as Imlibun is located in the Old City.

• 1 MGBS Bus Station (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station or Imliban or Gowliguda Bus-Station), ☏ +91 40 24614406, +91 99 59226257 (inquiry counter), +91 40 24613955 (ticket reservation office), toll-free: +1 800 200 4599 (24/7 Customer Support). This is said to be the largest bus station in the world with around 84 bus bays side by side. 

The following MMTS stations serve the Old City:

• 2 Falaknuma MMTS Station (FM, Telugu: ఫలకనుమ రైల్వే స్టేషన్) (Near to Taj Falaknuma Palace, Barkas Cemetery, Jama Masjid Farooq-e-Azam, Simhavahini Mahankali Temple, and Udden Gadda Commercial area, Chandrayan Gutta localities are accessible from here). 

• 3 Uppuguda MMTS Station (HPG) (Huppuguda Gurudwara, Chitragupta Devalayam temple, Aliabad suburb, Shalibanda suburb and Darushifa Jama Masjid, Masjid Haji Kamal, Masjid Naya Pul, Iqbal Hotel, Ajwa Hotel and Choice Hotel all last five in Darushifa, Charminar monument and mosque, Laad Bazaar bangles market, Pather Gatti pearls market, Makkah Masjidare accessible from here). 

• 4 Yakutpura MMTS Station (YKA) (Masjid E Elahiya, Masjid Hazarim, Hanuman Temple of Madannapet Colony, Madannapet Mandi Vegetable Market, Pisal Banda's Paigah Tombs, Jamia Masjid Arafaat Sunni Mosque, National Hospital and Apple Hospital, Zahra Abdul Rahman Mosque, Masjid-E-Quba are accessible from here). Yerra Gunta Pond with a Hindu crematorium, big Saidabad's mansions of nawabs, Ameen Manzil Royal Palace in Saidabad suburb, Venkateshwara Temple and Kankadurga Temple, Reliance Fresh store and Sunday fish market in Santoshnagar suburb, 

• 5 Dabeer Pura MMTS Station (DQR) (Chanchalguda Central Jail, Qabrastan Park, HEH The Nizam's Museum or City Museum , Purani Haveli Palace, Salar Jung Art Museum at Darushifa, Fateh Khan Bazar are accessible from here). 

• 6 Malakpet MMTS Station (MXT) (Masjid-e-Qadriya, Jagannath Temple, Sahifa Masjid, BSNL Telephone Exchange, Kothapet Fruit Market, Padmavamshi Textile Market, Victoria Memorial Home, Saroornagar Lake, East Zone Municipal Council, Gaddiannaram Mahalakshmi theatre, Asmangadh Fort /located near NH-9/; Birla Archaeological Museum /near Asmangadh/, Mini Tank Bund / along the banks of Saroornagar Lake/, Indira Priyadarshini Park /on this Mini Tank Bund/, Jain Mandir /on the Maruthinagar-Chaitanyapuri stretch, about 1.5 km from Dilsukhnagar Bus Depot/, Narasimhaswamy Temple /in Chaitanyapuri on high rocks on the banks of the river Musi. The temple is famous as the Konda Gudi in the Chaitanyapuri area/, Chaderghat bridge, APSRTC bus terminal MGBS /Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station is located 0.5 km from Chaderghat/ are accessible from here). 

• 7 Kachiguda MMTS Station (KCG) (Narayanguda's YMCA, Osmania University, book shops in Koti, Giriraj lane's electronic shops, Lord Krishna Temple on Giriraj lane, Hanuman Temple, Hyderabad ISKCON Temple, General Post Office, old Taj Mahal hotel, Samasthan Gadwal Handloom Shopping Centre, the Government Building of Andhra Pradesh State Financial Corporation, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Office Building, Maheshwari Palace Shopping Mall, New Marketing complex on Tilak Road, Mubarak Bazaar in Abids and the President Plaza are accessible from here). 

See

Ancient sites

Charminar

• 1 Charminar. M-Sa 09:00-17:00, closed on F 13:00-14:00 for prayers. Literally "Four minarets" (Char means four and Minar means minarets). Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in 1591 at the very spot at which he prayed for the end to the plague epidemic. The Charminar, made of pulverized marble, limestone, mortar and granite, has long been the icon of Hyderabad. The towers rise to a height of 48.7 m above the ground. It has 140 steps. Graffiti on the walls have diminished the beauty of the Charminar. 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; to reach the top of the monument, there are 149 winding steps to the upper floor. At the very bottom of one of the minar, there is a Hindu temple. The traffic is terrible. Plan an early morning trip around 09:00 if shopping is not on the to do list. There is a separate entry way for foreigners. If taking trains, you can take an auto (₹25) or walk from Yakutpura (~25 minutes). ₹5, Children below 11 free (for Indians), ₹100 (for foreigners), Video cameras are charged ₹25 extra.  

• 2 Chowmahalla Palace, Khilwat, 20-4-236, Motigalli, ☏ +91 40 2452-2032. Sa-Th 10:00-17:00, closed on National Holidays. Situated near Charminar, it was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizam entertained his official guests and royal visitors. ₹50 (for Indians), ₹200 (for foreigners), camera permit ₹50.  

• 3 Falaknuma Palace, Engine Bowli, Falaknuma. 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 has been converted into a hotel run by the Taj group and is no longer accessible to the general public.  

• 4 H.E.H The Nizam's Museum, Purani Haveli (Behind Princess Durru Shehvar Children's Hospital), ☏ +91 40 2452 1029. Sa-Th 10:00-17:00. Home to the famous wardrobe of Mahbub Ali Pasha, who is said never to have worn the same thing twice. It is the world's longest wardrobe, built in two levels with a hand-cranked wooden lift (elevator) in place. This occupies the entire length of one wing of the palace. Hard to find, take small road next to Princess Durru Shehwar Hospital, entrance gate. ₹50, students & children ₹15.  

• 5 Mahboob Chowk Clock Tower. A five-storied architectural clock tower which was built in 1892. (updated Dec 2017)
• 6 Purani Haveli, Dewandevdi, Pathar Gatti (SE of Afzalganj Bridge). Sa-Th 10:30AM-5PM. 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. 

• 7 Salar Jung Museum, Naya Pul, Afzalgunj (Turn left once you reach the south bank of Musi using the Nayapul), ☏ +91 40 2452 3211. Sa-Th 10:00-17:00, ticket office closes at 16:15.. This collection belonged to the Salar Jungs, Prime Minsters of Hyderabad, but has been augmented since. The collection includes articles mostly from medieval and modern times, with a concentration of articles from the Islamic era. The western wing on the second floor is interesting. It contains paintings, furniture and other objects that the Salar Jung got from the West. The collection of Nizam jewellery is displayed only on special occasions. Free guided tours lasting two hours each are available at scheduled times, four times a day. Inquire at the entrance. 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. ₹20 for Indians and ₹500 for foreigners.  
• 8 Purana pul. A bridge over the Mosi River, built in 1578. (updated Dec 2017)

• 9 The High Court of Andhra Pradesh, High Court Rd, Nayapul (Near Govt. City College). 
• 10 Khursheed Jah Devdi (Khursheed Jah Bahadari). A palace, once home to the Paigah nobles. (updated Dec 2017)

Mosques

Mecca Masjid

Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad

• 11 Mecca Masjid (SW of the Char Minar). 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 10,000 worshippers at a time. It is believed that Muhammed Quli commissioned bricks to be made with the soil brought from Mecca and inducted them into the construction of the central arch of the mosque, which explains the name of the mosque. The arched facades have been carved from a single piece of granite. Women must mandatorily have dupatta / shawl to get entry into the premises. Women can not wear skin-tight pants or leggings into the mosque, so wear something loose-fitted.  
• 12 Badshahi Ashurkhana. A mourning place for Shia Muslims, built in 1594. (updated Dec 2017)

• 13 Jama Masjid Darushafa (Darul Shifa Jama Masjid). 

• Mian Mishk mosque. Built in the 17th century. Located on Karwan Road, close to the Purana Pul bridge. (updated Dec 2017)

Do

Jewellery and Pearl shop in Laad Bazaar

Buy

• 1 Laad Bazaar (next to Charminar). Exotic lacquer and glass bangles market.  
• 2 Begum Bazaar. Wholesale market. 
• Imitation Jewellery. From Charminar.
• 3 Gulzar House. Retail market for ladies. (updated Dec 2017)

Eat

• Safeena Bakers, Charminar, Alijah kotla. 08:00-22/00. Baked biscuits, cakes and burgers. Has 3 outlets: 
• Pista House, 20-4-140/1-8, Shalibanda Rd, Charminar, ☏ +91 93965-00786. 10:00-23:00. Famous bakery in Hyderabad world famous haleem only available during Ramadan, cost around ₹ 150 per person. 
• 1 Nimrah Cafe & Bakery, Shop No 20 - 4 - 1238 Champapet Main Road, Charminar (Next to Macca Masjid), ☏ +91 98480 89343. Daily 4AM-11PM. The most well-known cafe selling Irani chai and Osmania biscuits in Hyderabad. Very crowded. (updated Sep 2018)

Sleep

• 1 Hotel Charminar, 22-8-290/291, Hamad Plaza, Salarjung Museum Road, Nayapul, ☏ +91 40 2457 3116, reservation@hotelcharminar.com. Standard budget hotel. There are both air-conditioning and non-air-conditioning rooms available. (updated Sep 2018)

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Central Hyderabad is the modern city center of Hyderabad, lying between the Musi river and Hussain Sagar lake. This article covers the entire Central Zone of Hyderabad.

Hyderabad's "New City", opposite the Old City north of the Musi river, developed after Independence to house the government offices of the capital of the new state. This area is now the city commercial and government center.

The Hussain Sagar lake and its surroundings have been beautified in the last two decades and you will find some nice amusement parks, promenades and restaurants around it.

To the west of the lake are the prosperous suburbs of Punjagutta, Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills, with shopping and restaurants. Banjara Hills is where Hyderabad's swish set lives - the industrialists, movie stars and politicians. The neighbourhoods contain some good parks and restaurants.

Get in

Both the metro lines and the MMTS are centered around this area.

Hyderabad Deccan railway station, also know as Nampally railway station, is the major station in the heart of Hyderabad.

See

• 14 State Museum, Public Gardens, Nampally. Mon-Thu,Sat-Sun 10:30-17:00, Fri closed. 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. Adults ₹10, children ₹5, camera ₹20.  
• 15 Osmania Arts College (Osmania University Arts College), Osmania University, Amberpet (Bus stop Manikeshwari Nagar). Built during the period of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. The imposing facade of the building is a great sight. 
• 16 The B. M. Birla Science Centre, Secretariat, AG Office Rd, Adarshnagar, Hyderabad -63 (Very close to Birla Temple, Naubat Pahad - Next to Aranya Bhavan. -AG Office Bus Stop), ☏ +91 40 2324 1067. Museum 10:30-20:00, Planetarium English shows 11:30, 16:00, 18:00, More shows in Telugu and one show in Hindi. Fri-Wed.. The show at the Planetarium lasts 35 min and is moderately interesting. The Science Museum, on the other hand, is poorly maintained. The Dinosaurium at the upper level is interesting. It contains a complete skeleton of a dinosaur Kotasaurus yamanpalliensis discovered in the village of Yemanapalli in 1988. Modern Art Gallery is now located near the Dinosaurium (ignore the signboard near parking directing to lower level). It's the personal collection of Nirmala Birla; also quite interesting. Museum ₹ 40, Planetarium ₹ 40, combined admission ₹ 70, Modern Art Gallery ₹ 40. Parking ₹ 20 for car, ₹ 10 for motorcycle.  
• 17 Kala Bhavan, Ravindra Bharathi complex, Saifabad, Lakdikapul Rd, (Near to State Assembly). An art gallery 
• 18 Jalavihar Family Water Park, Necklace Rd. 
• 19 Archival Museum (A.P. State Archives and Research Institute), Rajya Abhilekha Nlym, Upl Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad-7, ☏ +91 40 2701 8371, +91 40 2700 2373. 
• 20 Exhibition (S. N. Vanita Maha Vidyalaya - Exhibition Grounds), Nampally (Vanitha College) (Gandhi Bhavan Bus Stop), ☏ +91 40 2460 3266. An exhibition that runs in the months of January & February every year. It showcases various items made across India. It runs every year starting 1 Jan-15 Feb in the Exhibition grounds. 
• 21 The Kothi Residency (Koti Women's College), Koti Main Road, Essamiya Bazaar, Kachiguda, ☏ +91 40 2473 7692. 

Ancient sites

• 22 Golconda Fort. 07:00-20:00. The Golconda Fort was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom. Set aside a minimum of 2 hr to do justice to your visit -- the outer wall measures 10 km. Learning a little about the fort ahead of time is recommended, as it is easy to get confused or lost in the massive space. If you accept one of the local guides (who hustle you at the entrance gate) try to pick one who actually knows his stuff (₹ 500 per tour and the guide would also ask you for tips in the end, however it is entirely up to you whether to give tips or not), rather than someone who was actually just passing by, spotted you and will tell you bits he once read in a guidebook. The genuine old Muslim guide who gained his encyclopaedic knowledge of Golconda as an infant from his 118 year old grandmother knows the history of every inch of the place and will show you with expertise the echo/architecture system built into the fort that the ruler used as a communication/spying system. After sunset, there is an hour-long light and sound show telling you the story of the Golconda fort which is worth seeing, though it could be a little boring. Price for foreigners ₹50/100 for normal/executive ticket. The English show runs Nov-Feb 18:30 daily and Mar-Oct until 19:00 daily. Hindi and Telugu shows are run afterwards on certain days. Afterwards, have a wander through the tiny streets and shops surrounding the fort. The beautiful scruffy old shops and houses will sell you everything from naan bread to bangles, and the fading and gaudy old painted gates and houses are a delight, as are the friendly locals. ₹100 all.  
• 23 Hussain Shah Wali Dargah, Madhapur. 

Qutubshahi Tombs

• 24 Qutb Shahi Tombs (1 km north of Golconda fort, approached via Banjara Darwaza), Seven Tombs Colony, Shaikpet. Sa-Th 09:30-17:30. The tombs of the Qutubshahi dynasty. Most of them were built by Quli Qutb Shah, the founder. Sadly in May 2010 local newspapers revealed that shoddy 'restoration' work allegedly using unskilled labour with road drills (bought in by one government department that didn't bother to seek professional advice or inform the local archaeological or environment departments) has been damaging these beautiful buildings. ₹10, camera ₹20.  
• 25 Qutub Shahi Tombs Site Museum, Seven Tombs Colony, Shaikpet, Toli Chowki, ☏ +91 40 2351 341. Sa-Th 09:00-16:30. ₹10 adults, ₹5 children. 
• 26 Toli Masjid, Karwan. 300 years old. Known for its splendid architecture.  

Places of worship

The Birla Mandir.

• 27 Birla Mandir, Adarsh Nagar, Naubat Pahad (Two different routes depending on whether you want to drive right to the top or climb the stairs.). 10:00-12:00, 14:00-20:00. The industrial house of the Birlas have the tradition of building magnificent marble temples in cities of India, all of which are known as Birla Mandir. This one is one of the best. The temple manifests a blend of South Indian, Rajasthani and Utkala temple architectures. It is made of 2,000 tonnes of Rajasthani white marble. The granite of the presiding deity is about 3.4 m tall and a carved lotus forms an umbrella on the roof. The consorts of Lord Venkateswara, Padmavati and Andal are housed in separate shrines. There is a brass flagpole in the temple premises which rises to a height of 13 m. 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. Shoes are not allowed, so come early in the morning so the ground will not be too hot. There is a free cloakroom available for both electronics and shoes. Free.  
• 28 Khairtabad Mosque. (updated Dec 2017)
• 29 Balaji Temple (Visa Balaji), Chilkur, RTC Cross Roads (Vidhya Nagar MMTS Station one and half km east). 05:00-20:90. Chilkur is an important pilgrim centre in Hyderabad. The Lord here is Sri Venkateswara Swamy in a standing posture, beside whom is Goddess Sridevi and Goddess Bhudevi. People with wishes, take 11 rounds a round the core of the temple. Once their wish as been fulfilled they return to perform 108 more rounds. You will find people ticking away at the pieces of paper with the numbers to track the count. Free. 
• 30 Jama Masjid Musheerabad. 
• St Joseph's Cathedral, Gun Foundry Area. Established in 1820, this is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Hyderabad. 
• St George's Church, Abid Rd. St George's Church is one of the oldest churches in the city of Hyderabad, India. It was built in the year 1844 AD. The church was built as an Anglican church but is now under the auspices of the Church of South India. (updated Dec 2017)
• Iskon Temple, Abids. Free. 
• Peddamma Temple, Jubilee Hills. Free. 

Parks and lakes

Hussain Sagar Lake.

• 31 Hussain Sagar Lake (Tank Bund), Necklace Rd. The 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 18m high 32 statue of the Buddha installed in 1992. Boat rides to the Buddha statue are available from Eat Street (near Necklace Road MMTS Station) and Lumbini Park. Speed boats do not stop at the Buddha statue. The road circling the lake on the north and west is known as Necklace Road, and is nicknamed "the Chaupati of Hyderabad" due to its resemblance to the Chowpatty promenade in Mumbai.  
• 33 Indira Park (East-side of Hussain Sagar lake). A sprawling 76 acre park located near Tank Bund with a nice, but polluted, little pond and boating. 
• 34 Public Gardens. 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. This was the old zoo and now is a beautiful place for both children and adults. Free. 
• 35 Sanjeeviah Park. Good for bird watching 
• 36 Chacha Nehru Park, Masab Tank. For pleasant morning walks with kids. 
• 37 Krishna Kanth Park. 
• 38 Jalagam Vengal Rao Park (JVR Park), Banjara Hills. With lake. 
• 39 Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (KBR National Park). The Chiraan Palace is located in the park.  
• 40 Lotus Pond, Jubilee Hills. 

Art galleries

• 41 Alankrita Art Gallery, 41 A, Kakateeya Hills Ext. of Jubilee Hills Road No. 36, ☏ +91 40 4020 7171. 
• Le Cafe De Art, Rd No.1 Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6550 6661. 
• 42 Gallery Space, Rd No.12, Road Number 86, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills (Next to Pearl City Church, south of Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park), ☏ +91 40 6554 1836. 
• Kalahita Art Foundation, Lakshmi Towers, Nagarjuna Hills, ☏ +91 40 2335 0543. 
• Pegasus Art Gallery, Road No.72 Jubilee Hills, ☏ +91 40 23608883. 
• 43 State Gallery Of Art (Chitramayee), Road No. 1, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, CBI Colony, Jubilee Hills (South of Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park), ☏ +91 40 2311 3308. 
• 44 Vishwakarma arts gallery, Banjara Hills, Panjagutta, Dwarakapuri colony, Esteem House, Backside of Model House (Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Bus Stop), ☏ +91 40 6661 5039, vishwakarmarts@yahoo.com. 10:00-21:00. 

Do

Snow World

• 1 Lumbini Park, NTR Marg (West of Hussain Sagar lake). 09:00-21:00. See water cascades, go on guided car rides. Go on a boat ride and see the Buddha statue at the centre of the lake. It also offers nice Laser Shows in the evening which is first in India. ₹ 10, rides extra. 
• 2 NTR Gardens, NTR Marg (West of Hussain Sagar lake). 14:00-20:30. Built by Chandrababu Naidu in memory of N. T. Rama Rao, his father in law and ex-Chief Minister, this is an amusement park which houses some nice attractions like a mini-train, a haunted house, a boat ride, etc. There is a cafe where the seating is in the shape of vintage cars. You can either spend money on the rides or generally stroll around and gape at the fountains and the giant insects. For rides, the ₹ 45 combo you can buy at the entrance is a good deal. ₹ 15 for entry, rides extra. 
• 3 Snow World, Lower Tank Bund Road (Next to Indira Park), ☏ +91 40 6599-0167. Asia's largest Snow Theme Park. Adults ₹ 450, children ₹ 250 if under 4 ft tall.  
• Diginet Digital Experience Zone, ☏ +91 40 5558 0009. Gamecentre. WiFi hotspot, coffee shop, shopping. 
• 4 Ocean Park, Gandipet, ☏ +91 40 2322 5660-2322 3824. A water-theme park. 
• 5 Treasure Island (Gandipet). Theme park with go-karts. (updated Dec 2017)
• 6 Hyderabad Golf Club (Satham Cheruvu, Beside Nadeem Colony, Golconda), ☏ +91 40 2356 7207. Golf course. 

Buy

Bazaars

• 4 Sultan Bazaar. Wholesale clothes market. (updated Dec 2017)
• 5 Mozamjahi Market, Nizam Shahi Rd. Fruit market. 

Jewelry

• Ghanshyamdas Jewellers (opp Abids Police Station). Genuine pearls
• C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons-The Flagship Boutique, Taj Deccan, ☏ +91 40 3256 1869. -13:00, on Su 11:00-20:00. 
• Jagdamba Pearls, Gupta Estate, Basheer Bagh, ☏ +91 40 6656 6777. One of the oldest and the largest pearl companies in India. 
• Lilac Boutique, Liberty Rd, Himayathnagar (near TTD, opposite Dadu Sweets), ☏ +91 92 4658 1851. Designer and made-to-order & customised heavy suits, sarees and fancy blouses. 
• Mohal Jewells. On the Golden Mile Somajiguda for Pearls, Silver, Gold. phone=" +91 40 2341 9757"
• Ornaments & jewellery (Punjagutta, Abids and Somajiguda)
• Pearls of Hyderabad, (Abids and Somajiguda Jewellery shops). Choose from 3 varieties, natural pearls, cultured and imitation.

Handicrafts

• Bidri Crafts, (Gunfoundry, Abids) ☎ +91 40 2323 2657, +91 40 2323 3663.
• Kalanjali Margadarsi House, 5-10-195, Fathemaidan Raod, Opp: Ploice Control Room, Nampally, Hyderabad. ☎ +91 40 2323 1147, +91 40 2329 7196. (fax:+91 40 2323 3204)
• Lepakshi (Gunfoundry, Abids), ☏ +91 40 2766 8178. 
• United Designers, Banjara Hills Rd#4, ☏ +91 40 2335 5441, +91 98 85404944. Mon-Sat 10:30-20:00. Designs by a new wave of young Hyderabadi fashion designers, they also have natural hand-made soaps for body and hair. (updated Dec 2017)
• Vishwakarmarts gallery, ☏ +91 40 6661 5039. Esteemhouse opposite to model house in Punjagutta Dwarakarapuri colony. 

Other

• 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.
• Ladida-lingerie store, #2, R.K.Plaza, Greenlands Rd, Panjagutta (Opp. Joyalukkas Jewellers), ☏ +91 40 40020267. 11:00-21:00. Lingerie shop (lingerie, ladies wear, nightwear). ₹ 300-2,500. 

Eat

Budget

• Chutneys, 1: 2: Nagarjuna Circle, Near Punjagutta flyover, ☏ +91 40 2335 0569, +91 40 2335 8484, +91 40 5557 8651. Vegetarian, and quite well-known in Hyderabad. South Indian dishes like dosas, idlis and uttappas. "North Indian" also available, but best avoided. Is extremely crowded on weekend nights, and there is a waiting time of up to 30 min. Does not serve alcohol. ₹ 150. 
• Cafe Bahaar, Opp. Commissioner Office, Old MLA Quarters, Basheerbagh, ☏ +91 40 2324 3798, +91 40 2323 7605. Biryanis and meat curries, moderately priced. 
• Baawarchi, Plot no. 66, RTC Cross Rd's, Chikkadpally Musheerabad (Opposite Sandya Theatre), ☏ +91 40 2760 5308, +91 40 2763 4490. 11:30-23:00. Biryanis ₹ 150. 

• Kholani's Kitchen, 4-3-548/1, Shop No. 16 & 17, Needs Arcade, Tilak Rd, Abids, ☏ +91 40 2475 3444, +91 40 2475- 657. 11:00-23:00. Try the excellent malai kebabs (chicken) and apollo fish ₹ 200. 
• Rayalseema Ruchulu, 1st Main Rd, Shanti Nagar, In The Lane Behind JNTU, Masab Tank, ☏ +91 40 6510-0033, +91 40 6510-0044, +91 98 85650789. 12:00-15:30, then 19:00-23:00. Mildly spiced food from Rayalaseema, rustic decor. Not for vegetarians. ₹ 200. 
• Taj Mahal Restaurant, # 4-1-999 Abids (Part of Taj Mahal Hotel), ☏ +91 40 2475-8250, +91 40 6551-1122. 11:00-23:00. One of the original "Udupi" style restaurants, this is strictly vegetarian and does not serve alcohol. It is part of the Taj Mahal Hotel, not to be confused with the Taj chain of luxury hotels. The food in the restaurant is tasty and good, and like Udupi restaurants, serves South Indian, North Indian and "Chinese". You are advised to stick to South Indian. The ambiance in the air-con section is old-school. ₹ 200. 

Mid-range

• 4 Seasons, 9-4-77/3/D/4/5/6, Yousuf Tekri, Tolichowki (opposite R.T.A Office), ☏ +91 40 65578671. Serves multiple cuisines, but raved about for its Arabic and Lebanese food. Lunch and dinner. Credit cards accepted. Around ₹ 800 for two. 
• Ming's Court, Baseraa Inn Hotel, Basheerbagh (opposite Old Gandhi Medical College), ☏ +91 40 2329 8811, +91 40 2329 8822, +91 40 2329 8855. 11:30-15:30, 19:00-23:30. Mostly Indian Chinese. ₹ 500. 
• Ullaasa, 7-1, 59/1, Athithi Inn, 5th Floor, Dharam Karam Rd, Ameerpet, ☏ +91 40 2373-9091, +91 40 2373-9097. 11:30-23:00. Nice ethnic ambience and the rooftop setting is amazing, and the food is excellent. ₹300. 

• Bombay Palace, # 6-1-79 & 80 Hampshire Plaza, Lakdi-Ka-Pul, ☏ +91 40 2333 5555. 19:30-23:00. Has a decor that reminds you of Mumbai. Menu specialities include ragda patties and other items popularized by Mumbai's streets in addition to Mughlai and Hyderabadi dishes. Live Ghazals every evening. ₹ 300. 

• Moksh, Necklace Rd, ☏ +91 40 6620 0111, +91 40 6620 0112. 11:00-15:30, 19:00-midnight. The ₹ 199 Non-Veg, Lunch-buffet is really tasty. Service, ambiance and the lake-side location is awesome. 199. 

• MoMo Cafe, 1-3-1024 Lower Tank Bund Rd, ☏ +91 40 2752 1222. 24 hr. Mughlai, Chinese and Hyderabadi dishes. ₹ 300-500. 

• Celebrations, Plot No.66A, Rd No.1, Jubilee Hills, ☏ +91 40 4010 0888, +91 40 2360 2888. A complex of four restaurants and one bar. 

• Chinese Pavilion, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills (opposite JVR Park), ☏ +91 40 6678-5680. 11:30-15:30, 19:30-23:30. Makes an attempt to move away from Indian Chinese. ₹ 500. 
• Grand Fuze, Road No. 1, Alcazar Plaza, Opposite City Center, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40-64535350, +91 7799434388. 11:00-23:00. The restaurant serves Indo-Chinese fusion cuisine at reasonable prices . Two can eat for ₹ 500. 

• IndieJoe, 5th Floor, City Center Mall, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6657-0000, +91 40 6668-3333. 12:30-15:30PM, 19:30-23:15. Serves global cuisine. Only buffet for lunch and only a la carte for dinner. ₹ 500. 

• Mainland China, G. S. Plaza, Gr. Floor, S-2-672, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 2330-4500, +91 40 5521-4500, +91 40 2330-4700. 12:45-15:30, 19:30-23:30. Excellent Chinese place, though it tends more towards Indian Chinese. Try the dim sums and the darsaan for dessert. Good ambience and excellent service. ₹ 700. 

• Our Place, 8-2-602/E, Charan Pahadi, Rd No. 10 Banjara Hills (look out for a small lane that goes upwards), ☏ +91 40 23353422. Has received great reviews for its kebabs and tandoori dishes. But avoid the Thai stuff, as it looks like a pale imitation. The ambience is great, the seating is outdoors amidst much greenery. Often, they have live gazal music for dinner. ₹ 350. 

• Punjabi by Nature, MJ Towers, Rd No.12, Banjara Hills. (opp. SBI Banjara Hills Branch), ☏ +91 40 2331-7284, +91 40 2331-7285. 12:00-23:30. Kitschy decor, good food, but overpriced. As the name suggests, serves Punjabi and Mughlai food, but the menu is entirely mainstream. The drink menu has exotic stuff like golgappa with vodka, and gulab jamun with brandy. ₹ 500. 

• Serengeti, 8-2-682/3, Rd No. 12, Banjara Hills (Ohri's Banjara), ☏ +91 40 2330-2200. 12:00-15:30, 19:00-23:30. Cuisine is from the Northwest Frontier Province while the decor tries to create the ambience of an African safari. The food is good, the wine list is extensive and quite good. ₹ 600. 

• Sahib Sindh Sultan, City Centre, 5th Floor, Road no. 1 & 10, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 66683337. 12:00-15:30,19:00-23:30. Themed on the eponymous 19th century train. Seating is available inside the "carriage" or on the "railway station". Waiters are dressed in turbans and railway announcements are interspersed with the music. The food is good, the pickles interesting and you have a good choice of drinks. Try the licchi ki taheri for dessert. ₹ 350. 

• Southern Spice, 8-2-350/3/2, Road Number 3, Plot Number 34, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 2335-3802, +91 40 2335-3803, +91 40 6682-2619. 12:00-15:30, 19:00-23:30. Highly rated for Andhra delicacies like ragi sangati and gongura mamsam ₹ 300. 

• Tex Mex, Plot 217, Road No 2, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 2354-1493, +91 40 2354-2835. 12:00-15:00-7:30-22:30. Indian and World cuisine. ₹ 500. 

• Zafraan Exotica, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills. 11:00-15:30, 19:00-Midnight. A rooftop restaurant with an exotic ambience. Serves Mughlai and Chinese. ₹ 500. 

• Angeethi, Unit 701-703, 7th floor, Reliance Classic, Rd # 1 Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6525 5550. 12:30-15:30, 19:00-23:30. The ambience is of a Dhaba, complete with a pan shop, a well and a quack peddling herbal remedies for "marital problems". Interesting variations on traditional Punjabi dishes, but the dessert selection is meagre. ₹ 500. 
• Barbecue Nation, Banjara Hills (opp. City Centre Mall). Unlimited starters on a barbecue grill on your table. Desserts are OK. ₹575+taxes (Happy Hours before 20:00: ₹525+taxes). 
• Terrace Bay, 501, 5th Floor, Babukhan Mall, Punjagutta, ☏ +91 40 2341-8545, +91 40 2341-8546. 1:00-23:00. A fairly successful attempt to recreate Mexican cuisine in Hyderabad. To be visited more for the food than for the ambience. ₹ 600. 

Splurge

• 2 The Water Front, Beside Eat Street, Necklace Rd, ☏ +91 40 2330 8899, +91 40 6527 8899. Has a nice view of Hussain Sagar lake, but the food, at its best, is passable. ₹ 700 (cover charge of ₹ 300, ₹ 500 on weekends). 

• Arena, Taj Deccan, Rd Number 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6666-3939. 24 hr. Coffee shop serves Sunday brunch. Sushi Bar. 

• Fusion 9, Number 4, First Avenue, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6657-7722, +91 40 6657-7755. 11:00-16:00, 19:00-23:30. Lounge bar and restaurant, with a wide range of cuisines from different parts of the world. Closed until december 2017 for renovation. 

• Golden Dragon, Taj Krishna, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6666-2323, +91 40 2339-2323. 12:30-14:45, 19:30-23:45. Opulent Chinese restaurant. ₹ 800. 

• Hall Of Fame, Plot Number 1098, Road Number 36, Jubilee Hills, ☏ +91 40 64516969, +91 40 64526969. 11:00-23:30. Sports Grill. American, Italian and Mexican food with sport viewing. 

• Kebab-e-Bahar, Taj Banjara, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 2339-9999. 19:30-23:45. Kebabs from all over, including Hyderabad and Northwest Frontier. 
• Little Italy Bar and Restaurant, 275, Film Nagar (opp. KBR Park, at Apollo Crossing), ☏ +91 40 2355 8001. 12 noon-15:30, 19:00-23:30. Italian style, completely vegetarian. ₹ 700. 
• Spice Junxion, Taj Deccan, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6666-3939. 12:00-15:30, 19:00-23:30. South Indian cuisine with a trendy twist. Lunchtime platters with 10 starters, 8 main course items and 4 desserts served in a span of 40 min. Regular menu items are dosa with mutton curry and idly with chicken curry. The condiment trolley has 17 different types of chutneys, pickles, spicy powders, papads and vadiyalu from South India. Desserts; paan ice cream, all-spice chocolates and traditional south Indian sweets are made in-house. 

• Zafraan Laguna, 5th Floor, Lumbini Jewel Mall, Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6451-1988, +91 99 6644-0408. Su-Th: 11:00-22:00 F Sa:11:00-22:00. The place to visit for Mediterranean food. ₹ 800. 

Bakeries

• Karachi Bakery, Mozamjahi Market, Road No.1, Banjara Hills (Near Image Hospitals Madhapur. Beside Paradise Food Court Kothapet). 

• My Cafe Latte, Plot No. 1100, Road No. 36 Jubilee Hills, ☏ +91 40 2355 3709. Coffee, mocktails and sandwiches, with Hollywood themed decor. 

• Sarvi Bakers and Confectioners, Opposite Care Hospital, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6663-1113, +91 40 6663-1114. Place for sandwiches, burgers and puffs. ₹ 50. 
• 3 Ofen, Plot Number 49, Road Number 10, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 2337 2205, +91 40 2337 2235. Daily 08:00-23:00. Excellent place for breads and related foods - especially for health conscious. Includes breads like whole grain breads, ragi breads and sugar free cakes. ₹ 150. 
• The Chocolate Room, Plot no 268, Kavuri hills (near Madhapur Police Station Crossing, Jubilee hills), ☏ +91 40 6458-9595. Wonderful drinking chocolates and crepes. Also a good place to hang out and have a conversation, though it does get crowded on weekends during the evening. ₹150. 

• Almond House, Shop No. 3-6-237, Lingapur Building Himayath Nagar, ☏ +91 40 2322-6068. Quality Indian sweets. 

• 4 King & Cardinal, 3-5-907, Himayathnagar X Roads, Himayathnagar, ☏ +91 40 6661 5444. Pizzas and burgers. Also serves Indian Chinese snacks. ₹100. 

• Universal Bakers, 3-6-12, Himayatnagar, Himayathnagar Paradise, Himaythnagar & Masab Tank. 08:00-22:00. Baked biscuits, cakes and burgers. Has 3 outlets. 

Drink

Pubs

• Easy Rider, ☏ +91 498 4903 2297. Lakeview Palace, Road no 1, Banjara Hills, (opposite Taj Banjara). 11:30-23:00 

• Firangi paani, City Center Vth Floor, Road No. 1 & 10 Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6668 3336. 12:00-23:30. 

• Hard Rock Cafe, 1 Mall Rd. GVK No 1 Banjara Hills. Part of world wide chain. Excellent ambiance, check their website for events. 

• Club8, Life style building Ameerpet, cheap beer, usually have a (1+1) offer available before 19:00.

• H20 Amrutha castle, (near lumbini garden). ₹ 150-300.

Bars

• Atrium Bar, Taj Deccan, Road No.1 Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 2339 2684, +91 40 6666 3939. 11:00-23:30. 

• Fashion (FTV), Banjara Hills. Trendy lounge bar. 

• Liquids Again, 5th Floor, ABN Amro Bank Complex, Bhaskara Plaza, Road Number 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6625 9907, +91 406625-9908. 11:00-23:00. Sleek, trendy lounge bar. ₹ 900. 

• Seventh Heaven, 6-3-883/5, Seventh Floor, Venkat Plaza, Punjagutta, ☏ +91 40 6666 8833, +91 40 6666-8822. 11:00-23:30. Nice rooftop bar and restaurant. 

• Touch, 1st Floor, Trendset Towers, Road Number 2, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 2354 2433, +91 40 2354 2422, +91 40 6651 6666. 11:30-23:30. Upscale, celebrity hang-out, great place but very expensive. Has a dress code, shoes mandatory. ₹500. 

• Hydrate, # 6-1-79 & 80, Hampshire Plaza, Lakdi-Ka-Pul, ☏ +91 40 2333 5555. Elegant bar at Hampshire Plaza. 

Sleep

Budget

• Aahwaanam, NTR Estate, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Abids (Opp. Ramakrishna Cinema Hall), ☏ +91 40 2474 0301, +91 40 2474 0305, +91 92 9133 3108. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 24 hr. Basic budget hotel. Most rooms are not air-conditioned. ₹ 600-1,000. 
• Classic Lodge & Boarding, 5-8-112 to 173, 21st Century Commercial Complex, Nampally (Opp. Board of Intermediate), ☏ +91 4023200159, +91 4023200537, +91 8121179866, +91 9000005320, info@classiclodge.in. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 24 hr. Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned deluxe rooms & 25-bed dormitory with multiple bathrooms, and all basic facilities available. ₹300-1,600. 

• 2 Hotel Geetanjali, 4-1-938/26/A, New Marketing Complex, Abids, Tilak Rd, ☏ +91 40 66635500. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 24 hr. Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned rooms. Budget hotel, offers room service, clean & economical rooms and free wifi, online reservations, rated environmentally friendly, no restaurants. Close to transportation. ₹ 800-1,500. 

• 3 Hotel Haridwar, 4-6-464, Esamiya Bazar, Koti, ☏ +91 40 2465 6711, +91 40 2473 2780. Check-in: 24hr, check-out: 24 hr. Basic functional hotel with attached vegetarian restaurant. Caters mainly to visitors from North India. ₹ 350-850. 

• 4 Hotel Minerva, 3-6-199/1, Himayat Nagar, ☏ +91 40 2322-0448. Close to the Birla temple and other attractions. Good budget choice in an area where there aren't many budget hotels. ₹ 1,300-1,800. 

• Sitara Paradise, No. 6-3-788/34, Opp. Lane of Chandana Bros, Ameerpet, ☏ +91 40 2373 5222, +91 40 2373 5333, +91 40 6684 4449. Small hotel in the middle of the Ameerpet shopping district. Don't expect a quiet stay, but the rooms are spacious and elegant. This hotel is geared more towards weddings and celebrations, not for business travellers or tourists. ₹ 1,100-1,500. 

• 5 Best Western Ashoka, 6-1-70, Lakdi-ka-Pul, ☏ +91 40 2323 0105, +91 40 6651 0222, +91 40 3062 0222, +91 40 6651 0220. Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned rooms. ₹ 600-1,500. 

Mid-range

• 6 Amrutha Castle, #5-9-16, Opp. Secretariat, Saifabad, ☏ +91 40 6663 3888. Designed after castles from medieval Bavarian Europe. All-suite accommodations, meeting and event space, onsite restaurants, a fitness centre and swimming pool. Close to important attractions. 
• 7 The Central Court, 6-1-71, Lakdi-ka-Pul, ☏ +91 98 493-23232, +91 40 2323-2323, +91 40 2323-3262. Centrally located and targeted at the business traveller who needs a place to sleep. Provides complimentary internet and most other business facilities. In addition, it has a couple of reasonable restaurants. 
• Quality Inn Residency, 5-8-231/2, Public Garden Rd, ☏ +91 40 3061 6161, +91 40 2320 4080, +91 40 5551 4060. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 24hr. Business hotel, internet, conference facilities. Venue, a vegetarian restaurant is part of the hotel, as is One Flight Down, a basement pub. The location is more suited for access to the main city rather than Hi tech city. ₹ 3,300-11,000. 
• 8 Rukmini Riviera, 6-1-1062, Lakdi-ka-Pul (behind Hotel Dwaraka), ☏ +91 40 6678-5566, +91 92 4659 1237. Check-in: 24hr, check-out: 24 hr. Basic, functional and clean hotel. 2 restaurants, one is vegetarian and the other has a bar. It is located near the city centre, at a reasonable distance from both tourist attractions and office complexes, though it is not suitable if you need access to Hi tech city. 2 banquet halls, geared more towards weddings and other celebrations. ₹ 1,600-2,200. 

• Hotel Marjan International, Opp. Public Gardens, Chapel Rd, Nampally, ☏ +91 40 2324 4041, +91 40 2324 4042, +91 40 2324 4043. An adequate and comfortable hotel, located close to the Nampally railway station. Large rooms, restaurant. ₹ 2,500-3,500. 
• Athithi Inn, # 7-1-59/1, Dharam Karam Rd, Ameerpet, ☏ +91 40 2373 9091. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Cozy hotel, slightly far from the city centre. Room service and laundry available. Has conference room facilities. Houses 2 restaurants. ₹ 2,000-4,000. 
• 9 Hotel Harsha, 39 Public Garden Rd, Nampally, ☏ +91 40 2320- 2729, +91 40 2320 1188, +91 40 6663 1188. Check-in: 24hr, check-out: 24hr. Close to the railway station. Basic, but adequate facilities. Vegetarian dining available. As it is close to the main road, it is somewhat noisy. ₹ 1,600-2,500 (higher rates for foreigners, payable in US dollars). 
• Hotel Mandakini Jaya International, 3/1 & 3/2 Reddy Hostel Lane, Hanuman Tekdi, Abids, ☏ +91 99 9945 5063. Chic hotel located at the market area of Abids and well connected with city and other business centres. Good for business and leisure travellers and is very close to the airport. From ₹ 1,700. 
• Minerva Grand. Promoted as a "Boutique Business Hotel". Rooms are elegantly furnished and provide a cozy atmosphere without pampering you too much. It has a business centre, internet in all rooms, and both locations have branches of Blue Fox, a multi-cuisine restaurant. 
• Sai Prakash, 5-4-434, Station Road, Nampally, ☏ +91 40 2461 1726. Close to the airport, strictly adequate. ₹ 1,500. 

• Falcons Nest Imperia Suites, 1299F, Road no 68, Jubilee Hills (Close to Apollo Hospitals, Film Nagar, Annapurna Studios,), ☏ +91 40 2360 0060, +91 40 2360 0029, info@falconsnest.in. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. A good,, reasonably priced hotel. Has been renovated, and the suite rooms are luxury. Free WiFi and a complimentary breakfast. 
• I K London Residency, 6-3-656, Kapadia Lane, Somajiguda, (in the lane diagonally opposite NIMS), ☏ +91 40 6662 5555, +91 40 6675 9516, +91 40 6675 9517. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 24hr. Caters to business travellers and has easy access to Punjagutta, Begumpet and the secretariat areas. Complimentary breakfast, WiFi and most other facilities you'd expect from a business hotel. ₹ 2,500-5,000. 
• 10 Minerva Grand Banjara, 8-2-616, Road No 11, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6612 7373. This is a newer property. Has Stir, an all-day coffee shop. ₹ 3,000-6,000. 

Splurge

• 11 Hampshire Plaza, 6-1-79 & 80, Lakdi-ka-Pul (Diagonally Opposite To Amravathi Theater), ☏ +91 40 2333 5555. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Well worth a stay if the location is right. Well-appointed rooms, with WiFi and all amenities you would expect at the price. ₹ 7,000-11,000. 
• Marriott has 2 properties within walking distance of each other in the Tank Bund area near Hussain Sagar Lake and the Courtyard:
  • 12 Courtyard Hyderabad, 1-3-1024 Lower Tank Bund Rd, ☏ +91 40 2752 1222. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Opened in December 2009. Business hotel, many rooms have a view of the lake. ₹ 5,000-7,000. 
  • 13 Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, opposite Hussain Sagar Lake, Tank Bund Rd, ☏ +91 40 2752-2999. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 12 noon. The more expensive rooms have a view of the Hussain Sagar Lake right across the street. WiFi and wired internet available in all rooms, charged extra. There are 3 restaurants and a bar, including Bidri an Indian restaurant serving Hyderabadi cuisine. ₹ 7,000-16,000. 

• 14 Aditya Park, Aditya Trade Center, lane beside Huda Maitrivanam, Ameerpet, ☏ +91 40 6678 8888. Close to business areas, but far from tourist attractions or from Hi tech city. Free internet, and have a restaurant Promenade and a bar Harry's. ₹ 4,500-6,000. 
• 15 The Golkonda, 10-1-124, Masab Tank Crossroads (opposite Polytechnic), ☏ +91 40 6611 0101, +91 40 2332 0202, +91 40 2332-0404, toll-free: +1800 425-0202. This is one of the few 4 star hotels in this area. Free breakfast and free internet. Has a fitness centre and a swimming pool. Suitable for business travellers and tourists. ₹ 5,000-9,000 (extra for foreigners paying in dollars). 

• Taj, a famous Indian hotel chain, has five iconic hotels in Hyderabad of which three are on the same street in Banjara Hills:

• 16 Taj Banjara, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6666 2323. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Taj Banjara is located by the side of its own private lake. The lake is not very well-maintained or clean, but the rooms are. Conference facilities and good for business events. Open-air restaurant Kabab-e-bahar serves Indian BBQ. Underdeck, a basement pub. ₹ 5,000-16,000. 
• 17 Taj Deccan, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6666 3939. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. The least expensive of the 3 Taj hotels. Restaurant Spice Junxion serves fusion South Indian cuisine, with a wide variety of pickles, spiced martinis are a speciality of the restaurant. ₹ 5,000-13,000. 
• 18 Taj Krishna, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6666 2323. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. This is the closest that Hyderabad has to a grand old hotel. Taj bought a failing property and turned it into one of the premier hotels in Hyderabad. The hotel interiors are over the top, but rooms are tastefully done, though the hotel's age shows in some places. Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant, Ahala the pub, conference facilities available. ₹ 9,000-15,000. 

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Secunderabad is a district in Hyderabad. It was founded in 1806 as a British cantonment (permanent military camp). To this day it contains large military presence, now of the Indian military. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are together referred to as the "twin cities". Historically, Secunderabad was a liberal city compared to Hyderabad due the presence of the British.

See

• Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, Secunderabad. Free. 
• 45 Moula Ali Dargah. 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. 
• 46 The Hyderabad Public School, SP Road, Begumpet (Nature Cure Hospital MMTS Station), ☏ +91 40 2776 0038. A former Nizam's palace and the Jagirdar's College. This Institution was founded in 1923 and is one of the oldest and largest public schools in the country. The campus is a recognised heritage site. 

Do

• 7 Army Golf Course Club (Bolarum Golf Club), ☏ +91 40 2786 1943. Risala Bazar, Bolarum, Secunderbad. 
• Park View Enclave Tennis Centre, ☏ +91 40 3296 0203. Boinpally Secunderabad. 
• Ace Tennis Academy, ☏ +91 94404 22920. Begumpet. 

Buy

Bazaars

• 6 General Bazaar. Budget clothes shopping. 
• 7 Monda Market, Secunderabad (near Secunderabad railway station). Vegetable market.  

Eat

Budget

• Alpha (opposite Secunderabad Railway Station), ☏ +91 40 2770 2291. Popular for beja fry, available only in the morning and served for breakfast. 
• Paradise Restaurant, Paradise Circle, M G Rd, Secunderabad. 11:30-23:00. This restaurant is one of the oldest places serving Biryani and of late has lost some of its sheen owing to explosion of business Also serves the best falooda in Hyderabad. It has both a sit-down restaurant and takeaway. They have various branches, but confusingly there imitators with similar names. A new branch has recently opened up at Kothapet which is roughly 3 km from Dilsuknagar 

Mid-range

• Aangan, 1-8-1/0/B, Yatri Nivas, Sardar Patel Rd, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 2781 6881, +91 40 2781 6882, +91 40 2784 0005. 10:30-23:30. Mughlai, Chinese and Hyderabadi dishes. ₹ 300. 
• Nanking, 103 Parklane, S D Rd, Secunderabad (near Hussian Travels), ☏ +91 40 2772-9893, +91 40 2784-3634, +91 40 2784-8986. 11:30-15:30, 18:30-23:00. Hyderabad's oldest Chinese restaurant. 
• Utsav, 221 Tivoli, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 2772-0638. 11:00-15:30, 19:30-23:00. Indian vegetarian cuisine, has received good reviews. ₹ 400. 
• Villa No 1-8-46, P.G. Rd, Sindhi Colony, Secunderabad (next to Food world), ☏ +91 40 66481846. 
• Malgudi, 6-3-1192/2/1-16, 1st Floor, My Home Tycoon, Begumpet (Lifestyle Building), ☏ +91 40 6662-8800, +91 40 6663-2277, +91 40 2383-9671. The name is inspired by the fictional South Indian town created by R K Narayan. It has an ambience that suits the name, with waiters clad in dhotis. Serves food from the four southern states that are rare in other restaurants, like gutti vankai or kodi pulusu. Service is extremely fast. In Hyderabad, it has 3 branches. ₹ 500. 
• Tulips - The Coffee Shop, 1-26, Hotel Green Park, Greenlands Rd, Begumpet, ☏ +91 40 2375-7575, +91 40 6651-5151. 24 hr. Famous for its midnight biryani and buffet. 

Drink

Pubs

• Cloud9, ICICI bank near old airport. Have dance floor but not a very good crowd.
• Passport, Ramada Hotel Manohar, (Old) Airport Exit Road Begumpet, ☏ +91 40 2790 3333, +91 40 5531-3333. 
• Sparks, My home Tycoon, Building 6-3-1192/2/1-16 Begumpet, ☏ +91 40 6662 9977. 11:00-23:30. Redone pub, nice hip ambience, reasonable rates. 
• 10 Downing Street, #10, Ground Floor, My Home Tycoon Begumpet, ☏ +91 40 6662-9323, +91 40 6662 0015. 11:00-23:00. Expensive place, nice music, good crowd, but small dance floor. ₹ 300-1,000. 
• Torque (The pub), Hotel Green Park, Greenlands Begumpet, ☏ +91 40 2375 7575. 18:00-02:30. No cover charge, large screen TVs for sports fans, a separate smoking room, reasonable prices, good food, and nightly dance music mixed by resident and guest DJs Monday-Sunday; Saturday night is ladies night (ladies drink for free 20:00-22:00). 

Sleep

Budget

• Dwaraka Heritage, 116, Chenoy Trade Centre, Parklane, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 27845020, +91 40 2789 5111. 50 rooms, basic facilities, internet ₹ 600-1,100. 
• Parklane, 115, Park Lane, S D Rd, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 2784 0466, +91 40 2784 0399, +91 40 2784 0377. 30 years old and looks its age. Rooms are comfortable, with both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned rooms. Breakfast is complimentary. The hotel caters mainly to senior government officials. Park Lane has a vegetarian restaurant Madhura. ₹ 950-1,800. 

Mid-range

• Asrani International, Plot Number 179, M G Rd, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 2784 6901, +91 40 2784 2271, +91 40 2784 2267. Check-in: 24hr. Has most basic facilities you'd expect from a business hotel. Located in Secunderabad, which is far from Hi-tech city, but close to the main city. Hosts a popular pub called Spanish Fly. ₹ 2,500-3,500. 
• Grand Solitaire, 1-240, 41 & 43, Parklane, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 4433-3999. Clean and functional hotel, suitable for business travellers. ₹ 3,200-4,500. 
• 19 Karan, 1-2-261/1, S.D. Rd, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 4022 3344, +91 40 2784 0191. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 12:00. Good mid-range business hotel in Secunderabad. Wheelchair accessible. ₹ 2,500-3,500. 
• Leo Continental (Chobbs), Number 2-4-77, M G Rd, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 4006 8050. Small rooms, but good facilities otherwise. ₹ 2,500-6,000. 
• 20 Hotel Baseraa, 1-9-167/168, Sarojini Devi Rd, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 2770-3200. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. If the location fits, this is an excellent choice for a good, reasonably priced hotel. It has been recently renovated, and the rooms are plush without being opulent. Free WiFi and a complimentary breakfast. Dining is available at Mehfill a restaurant with live Ghazal shows every evening. It also has a coffee shop and a cricket themed pub. ₹ 2,500-6,500 (extra for foreigners paying in dollars). 
• 21 Minerva Grand Secunderabad, Sarojini Devi Rd, Secunderabad, ☏ +91 40 6611 7373. This is closer to the city centre. It has a lounge bar Enigma and Fiesta a 24 hr coffee shop. ₹ 4,000-8,000. 
• 22 Kamat Lingapur, 1-10-44/2, Chikoti Gardens, Begumpet, ☏ +91 40 2776 4242. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. This used to be close to the airport before they moved the airport. Adequate place to stay for the average traveller who isn't looking for frills. Has a pretty good restaurant Shrirang which offers vegetarian food.Free breakfast, though the menu heavily favors South Indian vegetarian. ₹ 2,500-3,500. 

Splurge

• 23 The Manohar (formerly: Fortune Select Manohar), Old Airport Exit Road, Begumpet, ☏ +91 40 6654 3000. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. As the name suggests, this used to be the hotel closest to the old airport. Though it has lost that advantage now that the airport has moved, it hasn't lost the advantage of being located close to the busy commercial area of Begumpet. Free breakfast, and hi-speed internet is available, well-equipped business centre. Has good, but not great dining options. ₹ 10,000-18,000. 
• 24 Green Park, Greenlands, Begumpet, ☏ +91 40 6651 5151. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Close to the city's business areas. Rooms are well-furnished, free breakfast coffee shop, internet and access to the minibar. Once upon a time is the speciality restaurant. The Mustang Bar and Torque the pub. ₹ 5,000-11,000. 
• 25 ITC Kakatiya, 6-3-1187, Begumpet, ☏ +91 40 2333 5555. If price is no object, this is the place to stay. Located in the centre of the business district. It has 3 full-service restaurants. Deccan Pavilion is open 24 hr, and serves up a Sun brunch from 12:30-15:00. South Indian restaurant Dakshin and an Irish-themed pub Dublin. ₹ 15,000-30,000. 

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North Hyderabad consists of the northern suburbs of Hyderabad.

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• 47 Shamirpet (24 km away to the north of Secunderabad). Shamirpet has a beautiful lake and a deer park. The 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. 

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• 8 Dhola ri Dhani, Kompally, Medchal Rd (11 km from Secunderabad at Kompally on Medchal Highway). Ethnic Rajasthani village. A unit of Gupta's Hotel & Motels and is recognised by Andhra Pradesh Government as a theme restaurant and tourist attraction. In the evening, the whole village is lit up with 2,000 lanterns and a village fair is staged. 
• 9 Runway 9, ☏ +91 98 8533 3160, +91 98 8533 3170. This park offers archery, air rifle target practice, and go-cart racing on a track with tight corners. 

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West Hyderabad is the western zone of Hyderabad. It is a major technology hub, with its core often known as Cyberabad or Hi-tec city.

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Astrologer foretells a boy's future. Village scene at Shilparamam

• 48 Shilparamam, Hi tec city, Madhapur. 11:00-20:00. Designed as a contrast to the futuristic Cyber tower that lies across the road, the crafts village of Shilparamam ("sculpture village") guards the entrance road 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. Make sure you carry cash as credit cards are not accepted by most shops. Also next to Shilpa Ramam is Shilpa Sandhya Vedika, a location for eating and shopping. ₹ 25. 
• 49 Botanical Garden, Madhapur.  

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• 10 EmaarMGF Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club, Manikonda Village, Gachibowli, ☏ +91 99 4943 0300, +91 92 4803 0300, enquiries@emaarmgf.com. (updated Dec 2017)
• ACS Golf Course 4, 214 KPHB Colony, Kukatpally. ☎ +91 40 2315 6433, 2305 0211, 2315 7241

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• Shilparamam (also known as Night Bazaar), Madhapur. Exhibitions of handicrafts. 

Eat

Mid-range

• Ginger Court, H No 1-74/1, Guttala, Hitech City, Madhapur, ☏ +91 40 23113732, +91 40 2311-3733, +91 40 2311-3734. Mughlai and Indian Chinese food. 
• Olive Garden, 1-98/90/1, Hi-Tech City, Madhapur, ☏ +91 40 2311 0900, +91 40 2310 0300. 11:30-15:30, 19:00-23:00. Do not be misled by the name and expect Italian. It serves passable Mughlai and Punjabi fare. 

Splurge

• Collage, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli, ☏ +91 40 4848 8815. 12AM-12AM. A good choice for a lunch or dinner buffet in Hi-tec City. The service is courteous and the spread is tasteful though not extensive. The Biryani is flavourful and the rest of the Indian fare is also quite decent. INR 1200. (updated Mar 2018)

Sleep

Mid-range

• 26 Lemon Tree Hotel, Lane Behind ICICI Bank, Survey No. 115/1, Financial District, Nanakramguda (Opposite Q City). Check-in: 24 hrs. Set in the financial district of Gachibowli. (updated Aug 2017)

Splurge

• 27 Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli (formerly: Ista Hyderabad), Road No. 2, Nanakramguda, Gachibowli, ☏ +91 40 4848 1234. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Centrally located in the city’s new business district of Gachibowli. 166 rooms, suites, restaurants, meeting facilities and a spa. A decent attempt at combining the look of a resort with a business style hotel. ₹ 8,000-22,000. 
• 28 Novotel Accor (near Hitec City Izzatnagar Kondapur), ☏ +91 40 6682 4422. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. One of few options for those who need to stay close to Hitec city. Facilities for conferences and training seminars. Many dining options, and its bar is known simply as The Bar ₹ 7,000-9,000. 

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South Hyderabad is a region in Hyderabad, India. It, and the Old City, combine to form the South Zone of Hyderabad.

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• 50 Nehru Zoological Park. Almost natural habitat for a great collection of animals. Drive-in + safari.  
• 51 The Natural History Museum, Nehru Zoological park, Zoo Park Main Road, Kishan Bagh, Bahadurpura West (Bus to Stop Zoo, northwest shore of Mir Alam Tank), ☏ +91 40 2447 7355. Has some rare and interesting exhibits. 

Ancient sites

• 52 Paigah Tombs, Santoshnagar (Pisal Banda). daytime. 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. Relaxing environment with bird singing. seems free. 
• 53 Raymond Tomb, Dilsukh Nagar, Asmaan Gadh. 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 with beautiful skyview of the area  

Temples

• Ashtalaksmi temple, dilsukhnagar. Free. 
• Karmanghat hanuman temple, karmanghat. Free. 
• Mahankali Temple, Laldarwaza. Site of the main annual Bonalu procession. Free. 
• Sanghi Temple, Hayat Nagar. Free. 

Lakes

• 54 Himayat Sagar. 
• 55 Osman Sagar, Gandipet. 

Parks

• 56 Mrugavani National Park (Chilkur Wildlife Park). (updated Dec 2017)

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Bazaars

• 8 Madina Market Bazaar. Wholesale market. (updated Dec 2017)

Sleep

Splurge

• 29 Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad, ☏ +91 40 6625 0000. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. ₹ 5,000-7,000. 

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East Hyderabad consists of the eastern suburbs of Hyderabad.

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• 57 Saroornagar. This lake is a pleasant space for young couples to spend their evening. It has large pedestrian spaces, and abundant lighting at night. One side of the lake is lined with a solid wall, with a two-lane undivided road on the wall which is neat and exciting to drive. A problem is 'eutrophication' which is caused due to water hyacinth. The lake smells sometimes, but that is the nature of any urban waterbody. An important event that takes place here is 'vinayakachaturthy', (a Hindu festival in which Lord Vinayaka's statues are immersed in water). All roads lead here on the day of the Lord Ganesh's nimajjanam. 
• 58 Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park. The largest green space in Hyderabad. Inhabited by black buck, cheetal deer, reptiles, and many species of birds. 

• 59 Kapra Lake. Located close to A.S. Rao Nagar is famous for its idol immersion events during the Ganesh Puja festival. 

Do

• GoGoa Aquarium (on the Vijayawada Highway, 3 km from Ramoji Film City). An exhibition of rare Sea water animals including Star Fish and Quran Angel and showcase of the Goan Marine/Aquatic life. The aquarium is reported to be permanently closed. Entry is ₹ 100 for adults and ₹ 50 for children. 
• High View Swimming Pool (Moula Ali), ☏ +91 939 111 5019.