Beside the Charminar, the pearls and the sumptuous biryanis, Hyderabad has more to offer any traveller. From the history buff to the techy geek to the wandering writer, Hyderabad has something to offer to everybody.
A city with a far- reaching heritage and active political voices, Hyderabad is truly a gem on the Indian crown. Here are some lesser known facts about this place.
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A dream project of then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N T Rama Rao, it was turned into a reality by 1992. This Buddha statue in the middle of Hussain Sagar lake is the single largest monolithic rock sculpture of the Lord. 200 sculptures worked for two years to turn this marvel in white granite rock.
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Hyderabad International Convention Center is one of the world’s biggest convention centres. Covering 15 acres and constructed by Emaar MGF of India owned by United Arab Emirates, it has the most advanced technological facilities.
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Chitragupta is believed to be the most important associate of Lord Yama, the God of death. It is his task to maintain a record of an individual’s good and bad tasks to determine his afterlife. Associated with death, temples dedicated to him are rare. But you can find one in Chatrinaka in the old city of Hyderabad.
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Hyderabad is also the hub for Irani chai. Though originating from Persia, there are more than 25 Irani cafes in the city. Hence, there is more to Hyderabadi palate than biryani.
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Among the largest museums in the world, Salarjung museum is truly a national pride. It has more than 40,000 artefacts from around the world. And just proves that India has historically been a microcosm of international comradery.
Plan your next trip to this historical treasure for a great travel experience.
