June' 15
TIME OF TRAVEL
4
TOTAL DAYS
4
NO OF PEOPLE
8000
INR (PER PERSON)
I went to Hyderabad to have fun with my family, but it also allowed me to look around and explore the city.
Day 1
I had booked my flight with Spicejet, which costed me INR 4500 for the round-trip. It was a 2-hour flight, and the quickest way to reach Hyderabad from New Delhi. My flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport was comfortable and pleasant. I stayed at a relative's place after entering the city
Day 2
This day started with a visit to the Charminar, which is one of the must-visit monuments in India. It is a mosque, which creates a holy atmosphere for the visitors. Located in the heart of the city, it’s a structure of four towers, which looks beautiful in the day. Night gives it an additional spark, with the yellow and green lights which make it even more admirable. Seeing the people there, watching a father teach his son how to pray, and seeing poor people asking for money outside, made me emotional. I got poetic and started thinking about the meaning of life. Charminar does that to you, so everyone must visit this place, at least once in their lifetime.
I was in Hyderabad, and there was no way I was going to miss the famous Hyderabadi Biryani. I went to a place called Bawarchi. I tried mutton as well as veg biryani, there. Both were a delight.
Day 3
This day, I went to Golconda or Golkonda Fort, whose mines have produced some of the world’s most famous gems including the Koh-i-Noor, Hope Diamond, and Nassak Diamond. You can visit the place by taking a local taxi or auto, which costs around INR 100-150. The entry fee is just INR 5 but if you want to wait till the Sound and Light Show that happens in the evening, then it's INR 130 per person. There is also an INR 25 additional charge, if you want to do videography.
It’s a fine example of the efficient architecture contributed by Indians since the ancient times, the prosperity of India, and its different cultures. Listening to the stories about this place from a guide made me wonder about India’s rich past. I was really enjoying the Sound and Light Show, but before that, the beautiful sunset moved me.
Day 4
This was the last day of my journey, so I took an early start, and went to the Birla Mandir. Early morning, it was a beautiful-looking place with the most peaceful atmosphere. Not very old, one feels rejuvenated on visiting this holy place of Lord Krishna.
My next stop was the Osman Sagar Lake, which is also a reservoir of Hyderabad. The ancient Chilkur Balaji Temple is near it, so I went there as well. Apart from this, I explored some other places for food like Chutneys, which is a famous South Indian restaurant. It is known for its six different types of chutneys. I tried them all with a masala dosa and idli, which by the way, were absolutely delicious.
Shopping is not my thing, but I had to see the two things Hyderabad is famous for. I went to The Ittar, near Laad market, where locally-made perfumes and ittar are sold. I tried one, and found the smell really good. Also, I visited the place of the Bidri Art Pieces. Bidri is a kind of design, really hard to describe. It is seen on showpieces, ornament boxes, etc.The food is something I relished a lot on this trip. I stayed at my aunt’s place but people visiting here may stay at any guest house, which generally costs around INR 1000 to 1500 per night, with good facilities. Hyderabad is not the first choice of any traveler but I would definitely recommend one to visit it at least once, and celebrate the beauty of this amazing place.Then I came back home by taking a flight of 5:25 pm .
