It’s easy to forget the chaotic frenzy of Hyderabad’s old town and the polished gleam of its flourishing IT hub Hitec City from up here in the grounds of the opulent Falaknuma Palace, now immaculately restored to its former glory after decades of disrepair.
But at dawn, the call to prayer is a reminder of the city that lies at the foot of the hill. Hyderabad’s Islamic heritage is evident throughout the city – in the Charminar, Golconda Fort, Chowmahalla Palace, Mecca Masjid but also in its fragrant biryani and irani chai.
Also considered a shopping destination, the city is known for its pearls, shimmering bangles and vibrant handloom textiles.
This is my trip as recorded via Instagram.
We arrive at the Taj Falaknuma hotel by moonlight…
My palatial home for the next few days… #India #Hyderabad
OK, so it’s not a curry but it still looks pretty darned good! Lunch @Celeste @Taj Falaknuma #India
Golconda fort in #Hyderabad #India
Golconda Fort #Hyderabad #India
Morning skies over #Hyderabad
Strange place for a bath! Exploring the gardens at #Falaknuma #Hyderabad
Trying to find the pool at #Falaknuma and get distracted – so pretty! #India
Courtyard #Falaknuma #India
Flowers #India
Idli and sambal for breakfast. Mmm #Falaknuma #India #travel
Lassi time #India
Charminar in the old city #Hyderabad #India
Charminar #Hyderabad #India
Mecca Masjid #Hyderabad #India
Bangle shopping in the Laad Bazaar… #Hyderabad #India
Chowmahallah Palace #Hyderabad # India
Chowmahallah Palace #Hyderabad
Feasting on Hyderabadi biryani at specialist restaurant Paradise – chicken or lamb? BOTH! #Hyderabad #India
2 thoughts on “INSTAGALLERY: A glimpse of Hyderabad”
Lovely instagrams. It’s making me miss India. So what was your read on Hyderbad- how many days would you recommend? I think it’s interesting that it’s Islamic vs Hindu, and that it’s a city with many palaces.
It’s such an interesting city with so much going on – I reckon an action-packed 3 days or a more chilled 5 days probably enough to get a feel for it. And if you can fit in a night or two at Falaknuma Palace – highly recommend!
When were you last in India?
Lovely instagrams. It’s making me miss India. So what was your read on Hyderbad- how many days would you recommend? I think it’s interesting that it’s Islamic vs Hindu, and that it’s a city with many palaces.
It’s such an interesting city with so much going on – I reckon an action-packed 3 days or a more chilled 5 days probably enough to get a feel for it. And if you can fit in a night or two at Falaknuma Palace – highly recommend!
When were you last in India?