This Hyderabad and Secunderabad trip took us through Charminar, the old city and several memorable food stops, with both vegetarian dishes and traditional Hyderabad specialities along the way.
This trip covered Charminar, old city markets, Irani chai, Karachi Bakery, Chutneys, Hussain Sagar and food memories from Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Quick summary
- Good for: Hyderabad food and travel notes, old city markets, chai stops and family travel memories.
- Vegetarian-friendly notes: veg biryani, falooda, Irani chai, Osmania biscuits, Karachi Bakery, tiffin items, idli, dosa, upma and Chutneys.
- Also included: some non-vegetarian Hyderabadi food memories from the trip.
Charminar and old city markets
The visit started around the old city during Ramzan, with Charminar, Lad Bazaar, Kapda Bazaar and Chudi Bazaar forming the main travel memory. The markets were busy with bangles, clothes, jewellery, pearls, mehendi, shoes and household items.
Food notes from the trip
Food was a big part of this Hyderabad trip. We tried the city’s famous biryani and some Ramzan specialities, while also stopping at a few places where we found good vegetarian options.
Vegetarian-friendly notes
For vegetarian food, we had options such as veg biryani, falooda, Irani chai, Osmania biscuits, Karachi Bakery treats, tiffin items and food at Chutneys.
Hussain Sagar and family travel notes
After the busier food and shopping stops, Hussain Sagar, Lumbini Park and the waterfront felt much calmer. I especially remember the ferry and the evening lights around the lake.
Vegetarian and vegan notes
We found a few vegetarian-friendly options during the trip, although many of the food stops we visited served mixed menus. We did not specifically check for vegan options at the time.
These are some of our food and travel memories from Hyderabad.