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Hyderabad
Hyderabad
(Andhra Pradesh)
Cross Cultural Influences
Hyderabad engulfs you in a traditional warmth. Be it the yummy lipsmacking food, the old buildings including the Charminar, the city weaves a magic spell. A truly magnificent city in every way epitomizes true old world charm, yet progressing by leaps and bounds. The city has a history of over 400 years. It is the fifth largest metropolitan city in the Indian Subcontinent. The enchanting city has been shaped beautifully by a multitude of cross cultural influences. Every corner in Hyderabad can boast of a duality that is harmonious? the confluence of the Hindu and Muslim communities. With its pleasant climate, wonderful shopping areas, magnificent and much talked about cuisine and the amalgam of diverse cultures every street, every monument; every tree must have a wonderful story to narrate. Also called the City Of Pearls, the streets of Hyderabad once saw these precious items being sold on the street like the peanuts being sold these days. The capital city of Andhra Pradesh is one of the most techno savvy cities in India, second perhaps only to Bangalore. It soon might be India's second Silicon Valley. The future, for the city of destiny, looks promising.
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Shopping
Pearls, Pochampalli silks, vegetable-dye paintings, miniature paintings, lac bangles, block-printed textiles, handlooms bedspreads. The list is endless. The shops on Patthargatti Road provide a variety of saris, silks, cottons, and readymade outfits. Recommended shops are Kalanjali, Public Garden, and Meena Bazaar (in Tilak Road and Basheer Bagh).
For pearls, visit Mangatrai (outlets in Patthargatti and Basheerbagh) or Lepakshi, the Government of Andhra Pradesh's handicrafts emporium at Gunfoundry.The Cottage Industries Exposition (Begumpet and Sarojini Devi Road, Secunderabad) is a good hunting ground for handicrafts, carpets, furniture, linen, and miniature paintings. If you are the Begumpet outlet, you could hop over to Contemporary Arts & Crafts (in Panjagutta area). The shop prides itself in its beautiful collection of fabrics, objects-de-art, table and bed linen, wooden and wrought iron furniture, beautiful tea cups, paintings, and home accessories.
Your next halt should be Lad Bazaar, also called the 'Bridal Bazaar of Hyderabad'. The real draw is the exquisite range of stone-studded lac and glass bangles. Nayeem Bangles and Jewellery Shop specialize in stone, shellac and metal bangles in all the possible colours. The designs are intricate and eye catching. The Sultan Zari Palace specializes in rich zari and zardozi (fine gold-thread embroidery) saris and wedding outfits.
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