Must see, do, eat: 2 days in Hyderabad - advice?

mitzijanell · Aug 27th, 2009, 04:08

I will be in Hyderabad for a full Sat/Sun in Sept. I am an American who has been living in Calcutta for almost two years, so although I am a foreigner, I am okay with getting around and trying to find places in India. I am looking for advice on what to see, do and eat in Hyderabad, but I have only two days. What are the things, places, foods I should not miss? I will be staying near the Hi-Tech area. Thanks!

bonded · Aug 27th, 2009, 04:25

Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Salar Jung Museum

Hyderabadi Haleem only during Ramzan, Hyderabadi Dum Biryani

wonderwomanusa · Aug 27th, 2009, 10:27

Charminar and Laad Bazaar (which surrounds it).

baba420 · Aug 27th, 2009, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitzijanell

I will be in Hyderabad for a full Sat/Sun in Sept. I am an American who has been living in Calcutta for almost two years, so although I am a foreigner, I am okay with getting around and trying to find places in India. I am looking for advice on what to see, do and eat in Hyderabad, but I have only two days. What are the things, places, foods I should not miss? I will be staying near the Hi-Tech area. Thanks!

necklace road, lord buddha statue on hussain sagar lake,
birla temple, chowmalla palace, zoo park LOL,

biryani at paradise or in chaminar, haleem during ramzan,
authentic south indian thali, chutneys is a fav with expats,
lots of clubs,
baba.

VivaPamplona · Aug 27th, 2009, 14:45

Some other restaurants to check out:

Trendy Indian (but still good): Zaffron Exotica, Siaa
Good Punjabi: Angeethi, Punjabi by Nature, Kebabs and Curries
Good Western: N Grill and Bar, Fusion 9, F Bar and Grill
Sunday Brunch: Novotel and Marriott are the best...I prefer Marriott as the food is better.
Pubs: 10 Downing, Firangi Pani, Irish Pub at Sheraton Kakatiya
Clubs: Excess, Liquids, Touch, Ahala

traveller_from_hyd · Aug 27th, 2009, 15:01

Eat:

(1) Haleem of Pista House near Charminar (or from any of their distribution outlets) or/& of Sarvi Bakery opposite Care Hospital in Banjara Hills.

(2) Mutton Biryani of Paradise at Secunderabad or/& Hyderabad House at Road No. 3 in Banjara Hills (not the same at their other outlets).

(3) Pathar Ghost of Bade Miyan of Upper Tank Bund (from the original one) or of Babu Khan Mall at Somajiguda (more cleaner place).

(4) Rayalseema (Andhra) Food of Rayalseema Ruchulu at Shanti Nagar - watch out, it is potent.

(5) Breakfast of Idlis/Dosas/Vadas/Uttapams/? of Chutneys near Nagarjuna Circle in Banjara Hills (it is no good in Jubilee Hills).

There are many more but these are Iconic ...

nayan · Aug 27th, 2009, 15:18

visit
1. golconda fort, qutub shahi tombs
2. charminar and the markets surrounding it(laad bazaar)
3. A circular drive along the necklace road-upper tank bund.
4. Shilparamam - its quite as good as dillihaat and much better than swabhumi in kolkata(thats my opinion

)

Eat
1. rayalseema ruchulu - for andhra food

traveller_from_hyd · Aug 27th, 2009, 19:14

This is not for the faint-hearted and does not belong to the Eat section. It is better placed in See section:

Visit any liqour vend or wine shop as they are called here. See a person walk into the shop, place an order at the counter for a small bottle of whiskey (quart as it is called here) and plastic pouch of water. Then watch him pay for it and then right there and then, he downs the whole quart (180 ml) of 43 % v/v whiskey in one neat shot, bite the polythene from the edge of the pouch and drink the water. Next he walks out of the shop on to his daily grind ...
Amazing is to see guys do it at 11 am in the morning.
Wow, what capacity!!!!! Incredible Hyderabad.
Hats off to all those here.

sash561 · Aug 28th, 2009, 02:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by traveller_from_hyd

he downs the whole quart (180 ml) of 43 % v/v whiskey in one neat shot

mmmmmmmmmmmm That 'was' mouthwash for me, tell me something new

mitzijanell · Aug 30th, 2009, 04:01

Wow - thanks everyone for the recommendations!

nycank · Sep 4th, 2009, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonded

Hyderabadi Haleem only during Ramzan,

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitzijanell

I will be in Hyderabad for a full Sat/Sun in Sept.

If you reach HYD before 22nd of this month, you will indeed have this sublime dish. Enjoy

delhiwala · Sep 4th, 2009, 16:39

What about Salarjung museum....

Quote:

Originally Posted by nayan

visit
1. golconda fort, qutub shahi tombs
2. charminar and the markets surrounding it(laad bazaar)
3. A circular drive along the necklace road-upper tank bund.
4. Shilparamam - its quite as good as dillihaat and much better than swabhumi in kolkata(thats my opinion

nayan · Sep 4th, 2009, 18:25

Salarjung is ok if you have enough time. I do not find it impressive enough to include in a 2 day visit.

Its as uncared for as most museums in India but atleast those museums have something unique in terms of treasures from ancient and middle ages in India. I found salarjung mostly 150 to 300 year old bric-a-brac. Much better collection of such objects can be found in many other museums all over the world.

jituyadav · Sep 4th, 2009, 18:30

For me, even the charminar was a big put off...retreated back immediately with same enthusiasm with which I had gone there

shivaakiranshares · Sep 4th, 2009, 18:40

You can take a daily city tour of hydrabad which will show you all places listed above by other members. Take it on saturday, by evening you can come back. For daily tour you should come to afzal gunj area there you can get many operators.
Eat at paradise hotel(for biriyani), dadoos sweet house (for all kinds of deserts) secundrabad.

Aug 27th, 2009, 04:08	#1
mitzijanell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 107	Must see, do, eat: 2 days in Hyderabad - advice? I will be in Hyderabad for a full Sat/Sun in Sept. I am an American who has been living in Calcutta for almost two years, so although I am a foreigner, I am okay with getting around and trying to find places in India. I am looking for advice on what to see, do and eat in Hyderabad, but I have only two days. What are the things, places, foods I should not miss? I will be staying near the Hi-Tech area. Thanks!

Aug 27th, 2009, 10:27	#3
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,261	Charminar and Laad Bazaar (which surrounds it). __________________ The map is not the territory. --Alfred Korzybski

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jituyadav Humble servant of the self Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 613	For me, even the charminar was a big put off...retreated back immediately with same enthusiasm with which I had gone there __________________ I started with nothing and I still have most of it!

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nayan Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 1,930	visit 1. golconda fort, qutub shahi tombs 2. charminar and the markets surrounding it(laad bazaar) 3. A circular drive along the necklace road-upper tank bund. 4. Shilparamam - its quite as good as dillihaat and much better than swabhumi in kolkata(thats my opinion ) Eat 1. rayalseema ruchulu - for andhra food

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traveller_from_hyd Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 53	This is not for the faint-hearted and does not belong to the Eat section. It is better placed in See section: Visit any liqour vend or wine shop as they are called here. See a person walk into the shop, place an order at the counter for a small bottle of whiskey (quart as it is called here) and plastic pouch of water. Then watch him pay for it and then right there and then, he downs the whole quart (180 ml) of 43 % v/v whiskey in one neat shot, bite the polythene from the edge of the pouch and drink the water. Next he walks out of the shop on to his daily grind ... Amazing is to see guys do it at 11 am in the morning. Wow, what capacity!!!!! Incredible Hyderabad. Hats off to all those here.

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mitzijanell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 107	Wow - thanks everyone for the recommendations!

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nayan Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 1,930	Salarjung is ok if you have enough time. I do not find it impressive enough to include in a 2 day visit. Its as uncared for as most museums in India but atleast those museums have something unique in terms of treasures from ancient and middle ages in India. I found salarjung mostly 150 to 300 year old bric-a-brac. Much better collection of such objects can be found in many other museums all over the world.

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shivaakiranshares Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hyd Posts: 7	You can take a daily city tour of hydrabad which will show you all places listed above by other members. Take it on saturday, by evening you can come back. For daily tour you should come to afzal gunj area there you can get many operators. Eat at paradise hotel(for biriyani), dadoos sweet house (for all kinds of deserts) secundrabad.