Top 10 things to do if you stay in Hyderabad
Not only the historic touch of Nizams and the origin of Pearls make Hyderabad a special place but also the perfect blend of royal rein, culturally diverse people, some amazing biryani, the filmi touch of “Ramoji” and a lot more.
Come let’s explore.
- Experience the taste of Hyderabadi Biryani
The most important thing to begin with and our personal favorite is FOOD. The Hyderabad Biryani has its roots following back to the Mughal Times when Aurangzeb was ruling the Deccan part of the country. Hyderabad mixed its own flavor with the Mughal Biryani before introducing the delicacy to the kitchens of the Nizams. The whole of the nation craves “THE HYDERABADI BIRYANI” and some of the famous chains include Biryaniwala & Co, Paradise, Café Bahar, Bawarchi, Shadab ki Biryani, etc.
The famous saying in Hindi goes like “agar Hyderabad aa kar biryani nahi khaya toh kya khaya” (If you came to Hyderabad and did not have biryani, then there’s no point coming to Hyderabad). Street Food is a must here too. Hyderabad is one of the very few cities in India serving 99 versions of Dosa (Ram ki bandi is a famous late-night place for dosa). When Ramzan comes, it’s also time for some haleem, which is available on the street at very decent prices. Then, of course, are the kebabs, tempting you every evening at street corners.
- Reign of Royalty in the heart of Deccan
The hospitable nature of Hyderabad is evident through the word of mouth publicity all across the globe. Back in 2015, it was regarded as the World’s Second Best Place as per the annual guide of the Traveler Magazine of National Geographic. The Falaknuma Palace is the epitome of luxury and royalty of Nizams. The exterior is Italian in nature with European calligraphy. Come and dine in at the world’s largest dining table at the Falaknuma Palace also known as The Buckingham Palace of Hyderabad.
Even The Chowmahalla Palace holds the majestic touch of hospitality, where the Hyderabadi Nizams used to hold grand events in honor of their guests including imperial emissaries and British Viceroys during the reign of Asaf Jha dynasty. This Heritage of India has a striking resemblance to the Shah of Iran’s Palace in architecture. Such is the magnificence of the Chowmahalla Palace that historians tend to compare it with a “Palace of Arabian Nights”.
- Ramadan Festivity Mania brings the crowd
With the Charminar during Ramzan, the life of the city lights up. The old city’s charm is lit during this season with food and a hub of shoppers during Ramzan. The late-night market has a glimpse of glittery bangles, haleem, Irani chai, Mehendi and innumerable vendors. All these mini festivities can be found in Lad Bazaar, Patther Gatti and Chatta Bazaar. Even Sewaiyyan and Attars with genuine essence can be found during Ramadan.
- The Shopping Spree
A must-visit budgeted shopping place is the Sultan Bazaar in Hyderabad. Varieties of clothes, accessories, and household items can be found here. Books and stationery goods are also available at cheap prices in the shops in this area. Even food and vegetables and silver antiques can be bought from Sultan Bazar. Laad Bazaar, General Bazaar, Koti, and Abids are also good shopping streets.
- Sightseeing at a glance
Charminar is a representative of Hyderabad to the world as its global icon. A monument and mosque in one, it is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Hyderabad. Tombs of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty – the epitome of royal grandeur and Golkonda Fort’s architectural aesthetic is worth a watch. Though there are many historic landmarks, these happen to be the “once a visit historic structures of Hyderabad”. Want to have a look at the film sets of the movies you have been watching from childhood and till the present? then Ramoji Film City is your go-to go corner.
- Tech Hub of Hyderabad – High Tech City
Other than fun and amusement, all the biggies like Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Google, and ICICI have their host desks located at the High Tech City. Even the large-scale startups find room for themselves here. The infrastructure along with the touch of technology with a posh locality is attractive to techies and auditors. All major tech companies now look forward to setting their footprints in this area of the city.
- Queen’s Necklace Spotted
The necklace road next to the Hussain Sagar Lake with the 18-meter high statue of Lord Buddha on a small island in the middle of the waters is simply amazing. It is beautiful to watch on a night drive. The curvy stretch along the lake brings a sparkling gaze to our eyes from a helicopter view. For a better and broader connection of the likes, you can just relate it with Mumbai’s Marine Drive.
- The Taste of Irani Chai
The Persian touch of Irani Chai is the morning starter for old city Hyderabadis. It’s variations include Khade Chammach ki Chai and Burkhe Wali Chai. The name itself suggests the uniqueness of Hyderabad culture. Apart from those, there are different kinds of tea powders sold by vendors across the regions of the city. This will certainly keep you hooked up with the memories of this place even you have moved to a different region.
- Experience the uniqueness of Hyderabadi Culture
Hyderabad has a blend of Telugu people and Hyderabadi Muslims. People speak Telugu and/or Urdu mostly. The Hyderabadi Hindi is significantly different from how North Indians speak Hindi as it’s a mix of Urdu and Telugu etymology. Because of its geography, it has a blend of both Hindu and Muslim cultures and it’s defined as the Ganga JamunaTehzeeb. Its main attires include kurta pyjama for men, salwar kameez burkha and hijab for women. While the most epic language of Hyderabadi culture can be seen in the Hyderabadi movies produced for a local audience.
“Hyderabad mein aisich chaltha. Kya Tho bhi Bolthe Tum logaan”.
- Live like a Nawab in Hyderabadi Homestays
Nowhere else can you be better to live the lifestyle of a local other than in a homestay. The local family can help you with the city’s happenings and surroundings in a much better way.
Need a budgeted home-like vibe place to stay in Hyderabad? Consider Eden Homestay for finding the perfect local hosts. Spend reasonable amounts on your experiences and create memories instead of on a living cost. Keep it low-key yet make it look lavish.
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