Hyderabad : Onestop For Foodies and Culturists

Hyderabd the land of princes and monuments is just not limited with this. The place has been undrgone many changes. The monuments are now the most sought-after venues for cultural shows, conventions, literary fests and even weddings. While the AP Tourism Department and the erstwhile royalty have breathed life and resuscitated some crumbling heritage structures, performing artistes have once again put them back in the spotlight, making it a onestop for foodies and culturists.

Since 2009, there has been a resurgence of sorts, with about half-a-dozen big events at the Qutub Shahi Tombs, the Chowmahallah Palace and the Taramati Baradari are also in great demand, having more than one event every month. This is the best way to get the community involved and get people to value and celebrate their heritage.

Regular Sufi Nights are organised with Qutub Shahi tombs and the Charminar as venues. While that’s for the local populace, tourists these days are looking for an enhanced experience. People no longer are content to stand in front of the Charminar or Golconda, click a picture and move on. Shows at these sites make their visits memorable. In fact, after Delhi, Hyderabad has the largest number of monuments.

While the city has made vast progress with regard to preserving and showcasing its culture and heritage, a lot more is there to be done. There are waterworks department in the Erramanzil Palace and a Unani hospital in a city palace. In fact, there are a couple of palaces near the Chowmahallah that should be restored and brought into public domain for people to admire their beauty or be turned into museums.

Talking of the jewel in the city’s crown – the Falaknuma Palace which is now a luxury hotel, this one palace is sufficient to make people want to visit the city.

Hyderabad is blessed with best of both the old and new worlds. A bustling metro and at the same time a rich heritage and culture that’s still vibrant.

Also, bring true to the Hyderabadi nature, the place is a foodies paradise. Starting with head towards for some nahari and bhuna ghosht and a glass of lassi. Go towards the Silvath Palace (aka Chowmahalla Palace) area, where one can find the most authentic Hyderabadi kebabs “Badi Chowk ke pas ke kebabs” and the best thing about it is that not too many people know about it. one can also enjoy garma garam chai with some baked Osmania Biscuits from Nimrah Cafe & Bakery. when feel stuffed one can relish with Basheerbagh Paan Mahal for a few meetha and saada paans.