The first thing which comes to your mind when you think about the city of Hyderabad and its twin Secunderabad is the delicious biryani, kebabs and curries.
We visit this paradise to food lovers in the holy month of Ramzan.
The city is bustling with flavors as you watch people shopping, fasting and of course feasting.
Lad bazaar, Kapda bazaar, Chudi Bazaar
We visit the old city where Charminar stands as a witness to change in guard of centuries.It is in these bylanes of Lad bazaar and chudi bazaar is the old world charm that slowly oozes out.These bazaars have existed for centuries and are extremely popular with both tourists and locals.
Queens have now given a way to commoner’s but the charm of shopping captivates one and all.
You can explore by-lanes where women haggle, bargain and shop all their necessities.Bangles to purses,clothes to jewellery, pearls to Mehendi(henna) and shoes to bed sheets and household articles, it is a shopping paradise.You can find various jewellery showrooms selling pearls and imitation jewellery but you need to bargain for a good deal
Tucked away in this hustle bustle near Medina masjid is ‘Shadab’, A name is synonymous with one of the best places to eat for any biryani lover.. Your visit to Hyderabad is incomplete without a visit here. Chicken,mutton,egg, prawn variants of biryani filled with flavors and juices its definitely a treat to ones’ senses. Keema, Paya are not to be missed.
Vegetarians don’t be disappointed,veg biryani is yummy as well and you will keep asking for more.Also, enjoy falooda (more drinkable version without kulfi) filled with rose syrup, sabja seeds, ice cream.
Irani Chai Osmania biscuits and Karachi bakery
Must have is the special Irani Chai, Osmania biscuits at small joints near Charminar for a hot cuppa refreshing your senses while you shop till you drop.
Another place which symbolizes the love for food is the Karachi bakery.It brings out the child in you as you ponder at the varieties.
Exotic dry fruits, Fruit biscuits, chocolate ,ginger biscuits, naankhatais complete your food safari as you gulp it along with that special Irani Chai.Various outlets ensure you are not deprived of the go
odies in any part of the twin cities.
Another special offering the city brings to you during Ramzan is special Irani Haleem.It resembles the Parsi dish Dhansak, and is made of mutton chunks cooked in ghee(clarified butter) along with the various spices and dry fruits. You can find stalls serving them at every nook and corner. Veg variant of this exotic dish is also served at some restaurants. You can enjoy this at various outlets of Pista House
Cafe Bahar, Paradise , Four seasons
Cafe Bahar @ Basheerbaagh is another place which has made a mark for its biryanis. You can also enjoy delicacies like khubaani ka meetha and bread ka meetha here.Also, must visit is Paradise which is one of the favorite joints @SP road.Four Seasons near Madhavpura and Hyderabad House are also a hot favorite with biryani lovers.
Chutneys
Although Andhra is now divided, food does unite all andhraites.One cannot miss dosa idli upma and several other snacks served @ various tiffin parlors. Healthy and steamed idli sever with various dry and wet chutneys are a delight for vegetarians and fitness freaks.
You can have these and enjoy the tangy spicy andhra meals at Chutney’s @ Inorbit mall after you are tired shopping at this huge complex.
Hussain Sagar , Lumbini Park -Waterfront
Must visit the eat-street waterfront which serve you yummy food along Hussain Sagar lake.You can find various eateries serving coffee,pizzas, dosas and other snacks etc.
This lakes both divides and unites the twin cities,long drive along the lake is both scenic and soothing.Colorful lights adorn Buddha statue while sun goes down. Enjoy the sunset by taking a ferry from Lumbini park till the statue and back to complete that lazy Sunday evening.
Tips: Bargain with auto rickshaws before you travel. Meter reading is not compulsory here unlike Mumbai and if they do you will end up taking a longer route or prefer reliable taxi like Greencabs, Meru, radio taxis etc.
Adiós Twin cities we will be back for more..
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