Vacations in Hyderabad - City of Fortune
The rich history of Hyderabad is seen throughout the area with Lambadas and Banjaras, gypsy tribes, in colorful attire as well as the beautiful crafts of artisans creating piercing and stringing pearls.Hyderabad is one of the fastest growing cities in all of India which has stood as a reminder of deep love for over 400 years. The city is home to mosques, minarets, bridges, lakes, and bazaars. It is known as being the link and meeting place of the north and south, east and west.
Charminar is the most popular attractions, which has four roads originating in the four main directions. The building is square with each side measuring 100 feet high with a high arch home in the center. This magnificent building can be seen for miles outside of Hyderabad. If you visit Hyderabad, you must stand and take in the beauty and power of this stunning building from its canopy to its magnificent courtyard.
Mecca Jasjid is only a short distance from the Charminar and may not look quite as impressive as the Charminar but the courtyard is large enough for ten thousand men to pray and one of the stone bricks it believed to have come from Mecca.
Shopping is one of the all time favorite things to do for many tourists in Hyderabad, and the best place to find Lac Bangles and Pearls is at the Laad Bazaar. Here you will find carts full of exquisite silver and gold ornaments as well as other crafts while you stroll through the colorful tiny street.
The Falaknuma Palace is a dazzling palace that took seven years to build and covers 939,712 square meters. The architectural alone will keep you standing in awe with a blend of Italian and Tudor creating an amazing appeal.
No matter where you go in Hyderabad, you will be encounter the history, atmosphere, and culture of this wonderful area of India, from partaking of the cuisine to purchasing the handcrafts items to visiting museums, Hyderabad has something for everyone.