There is a hidden heritage of every city and this is very true in the case of Hyderabad where modern buildings and structures have super-imposed themselves on the architectural past of the city. But a walk in some of the by-lanes of the Old City will reveal a slice of the magnificent past that was Hyderabad. This walk will take you to some of the old deoris (or havelis) that were home to the noblemen of the past. Some of them have been converted to public buildings and some are holding on tenaciously to the spirit of the old Hyderabad that was.If you are a lover of things of the past and want to discover glimpses of the glorious architecture of the past, spend a couple of hours exploring the hidden Hyderabad
The Deccan region is home to several unique weaving techniques in silk and cotton; Pochampally weaves,Mangalgiri weaves, Upadda weaves, Gadwal weaves and so many more.These colourful weaves are used on saris, fabric and home linen. There are other techniques which are far more complex. Explore the Himroo weaves, Mushroo weaves, Paithani weaves which are so Intricate that two persons working in tandem all day will probably produce about an inch or two of fabric! These fine fabrics are mainly used for high end furnishing and for traditional Indian Wedding wear
Very few cities in the world can claim to be synonymous with a single dish. This is true in the case of Hyderabad though where the mere reference to the city evokes an immediate discussion about the Biryani, a dish which is a delectable mix of meat and rice cooked with spices. For a true Hyderabadi though, the obsession goes beyond this dish. The cuisine of Hyderabad is a result of its history of over four centuries and the involvement with food is more than just to satisfy a basic need; in fact,the right to good food is often taken for granted by the people of this city. On this food walk through the busy markets and by-lanes of the old city, you will get a glimpse into the food ethos of this region as well as get a first- hand experience of the Hyderabadi passion for good food
Very few cities in the world can claim to be synonymous with a single dish. This is true in the case of Hyderabad though where the mere reference to the city evokes an immediate discussion about the Biryani, a dish which is a delectable mix of meat and rice cooked with spices. For a true Hyderabadi though, the obsession goes beyond this dish. The cuisine of Hyderabad is a result of its history of over four centuries and the involvement with food is more than just to satisfy a basic need; in fact,the right to good food is often taken for granted by the people of this city. On this food walk through the busy markets and by-lanes of the old city, you will get a glimpse into the food ethos of this region as well as get a first- hand experience of the Hyderabadi passion for good food. You will enjoy a sumptuous Biryani meal with one of traditional famiy
No place can give you a glimpse of Hyderabadi life like the Charminar area can. It is a brilliant mosaic of history,culture,modernity,crafts,business and old world charm a perfect slice of this city's life. Walk through Laad Bazar and get dazzled by the shiny lac bangles that Hyderabad is known for, take the by-lanes and meet the craftsmen who create ‘bling’,one at a time. Walk into the chaos of fluttering pigeons in the Mecca Masjid courtyard to the simplicity of the Nizam’s tombs
