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