North Hyderabad and Secunderabad
North Hyderabad consists of the northern suburbs of Hyderabad.
Secunderabad City 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.
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Map of Hyderabad/North
- Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, Secunderabad. Free.
- 1 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
Do
- 1 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 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 (Begumpet), ☏ +91 94404 22920.
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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.
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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.
- 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.
- 1 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).
- 2 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.
- 3 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
- 4 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.