THE 400 YEAR OLD MYSTIQUE:
A
delightful blend of the old and the new, Hyderabad presents to the onlooker
an interesting skyline, with modern buildings standing shoulder-to-shoulder
with fascinating 400 year old edifices - the remains of the city's Islamic
roots.
Known as the Istanbul of India, Hyderabad boasts of example
of Qutb Shahi architecture- the Jama Masjid, Mecca Masjid, Toli Masjid and
Hyderabad's symbol, the Charminar. A fine climate, a fascinating amalgam of
cultures, magnificent cuisine, splendid shopping and a variety of things to
see and do make a trip to this city memorable.
Places
of interest: In the City include the spacious public
gardens the tranquil landscape Gardens, The Birla Temple on Kala Pahad,
Birla planetarium on Naubat Pahad and the vast expanses of the Hussain sagar
lake with the stature of a giant Buddha gazing over it. The Nehru Zoological
park affords a view of a variety of animals, birds and reptiles in their
natural surroundings. The solar Jung Museum displayed a great collection of
beautiful objectives and standings on an eminence a little away from the
city is the imposing Golconda Fort.
Exquisite
Embellishmment: Hyderabad conjures up images of
traditional finery- rich clothes and exquisite jewellery-the legacy of the
Nawabs, who were connoisseurs of such adornment.
Interestingly, it
is the traders in the quaint by lanes around the city most symbolic edifice,
the Charminar that stock fine jewels, skills, brocades perfume and objects
of art. Here one can shop for beautiful jewellery-antique kundan and enamel
ornaments, temples sarees, old bidriware and pearls.
The snug
shops in Laad Bazaar spill over with glass bangles, sequins, braids and fine
embroidery executed in gold thread.
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