5 things we love about Hyderabad

Irani Chai:
Hyderabad is a city where the day does not commence without a cup of ‘Irani tea’. Unlike other type of teas, it is a concoction of milk, condensed milk and tea leaves. It is a thick and creamy blend and generally served with bun maska (buttered bun).

Charminar by night:
One of the main landmarks in the city is the majestic Charminar, situated in the center of the city. It is said, Charminar and its bustling bazaars is where the spirit of old Hyderabad lives on. Charminar gets a spectacular look when the lights come on by the night.

 

Pearls:
One can’t resist checking out the most famous Hyderabadi pearls, which has now gained world popularity.  Chandanpet is a small village on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The entire village is engaged in the delicate art of drilling pearls and making amazing accessories.

Biryani:

When it comes to food, how can one forget to taste the delectable Hyderabadi biryani? It is mostly made with meat and is quite spicy than other variants of biryani across India. There are basically two method of cooking the Hyderabadi biryani. Kacchi biryani and Pakki biryani.  Whatever is the method, the outcome is finger-licking good.

 

Golkonda Fort:
The 400 years old Golkonda Fort has to be on the second place on the list of tourist visiting Hyderabad. Built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the architecture of the fort reflects the rich Nawabi cultural heritage of this city.