Chowmahalla Palace:

Chaumala palace:

The Chowmahalla Palace was once the centre of hyderabad. It was the seat of the AsafJahi dynasty
where the nizam entertained his official guests and royal vistors.The palace is unique for its style
and elegance. The complex consists of two coutyards with elegant palaces, the grand khilwat
(the Durbar Hall),fountains and gardens. khilwat mubrarakis the heart of the palace.
        The asaf jahis deserted the former Qutub shai palace quater lying north west of the charminar and decided to construct a new palace complex for themselves to the south west of the chairminar.
        Different portions of the chowmahalla were build during differnt phasese of the asaf jahi rule.This was build around 1780 during the reign of nawab nizam ali khan, asaf jah II, but extensively renovated later in 1911.

The palaces are named Afzal mahal,Mahtab mahal,Taniyar mahak and Aftab mahal.Of these Afzal mahal, a two storeyed building is the most imposing.the grand pillared Durbar Hall has a pure marble platform on which the Taqt e nishan or royal seat was laid. The 19 spectacular chandeliers of belgian crystal have been recently  reinstalled to create the lost splendour of this regal hall.

timing 10:30 am-5pm
Entry fees: Rs 25 for Indian Rs150 for foreigners
50 and 100 for camera's and video

ALAMPUR

Alampur is known for its temples Jogulamba,Nava brahmas temple.This is the place where river krishna and Tungabhadra join.Alampur is Situated on the Left Bank of Tungabhadra river 90 km from Mahabubnagar, 27 km From Kurnool and 200 km from Hyderabad.12 km before reaching Kurnool

SRI SRI JOGULAMBA Jogulamba (also called as Yogulamba / Yogamba) is one of the eighteen Shakti peethas. Oordhva danta pankti (Upper jaw with tooth) of devi fell here. She is the Shakti of Bala brahmeswara swamy.Idol of Jogulamba is typical. She is in sitting position. She has huge amount of hair with lizard, scorpion, bat and a human skull in it.The temple of Jogulamba was constructed recently.

Nava Brahma temple as the name implies there are a total of nine temple.All of them are dedicated to Shiva.The temples are emblematic of the Northern and Western Indian styles of architecture. They do not reflect the Dravidian style of architecture as is generally common with the temples in this region.
The Navabhramma temples are present on the left bank of the Tungabhadra river, enclosed in a courtyard.

    * Taraka Bhramma
    * Swarga Bhramma
    * Padma Bhramma
    * Bala Bhramma
    * Vishwa Bhramma
    * Garuda Bhramma
    * Kumara Bhramma
    * Arka Bhramma
    * Vira Bhramma

There are other temples like Suryanarayana temple, Narasimha temple.

Irani Chai

There are a few things which can be called quintessentially Hyderabadi and of those is the Irani chai.Tea cafes became a part of the Indian culture when Persian traders visited the country. The Irani Chai that came with it is known to be a great blend of brewed tea leaves, boiled milk and sweetened condensed milk.

The Irani tea stall are Café Coffee Days for the people of hyderabad.A get together place for common people and spend time over a chai.Ask for a chai biscuit.you will have 5 to 10 pieces of Osmania bisuit with Irani chai.To have a long lasting experience have your osmania biscuits dipped in chai.

So here is your handy list.
Hotel Madina
On the cross roads of the High Court Road and Charminar.One of the best places to have Irani Tea.

Hotel Shadab and Nayaab
Shop No. 21-1-140, High Court Road, Hyderabad – 500002.
This place is not only famous for Hyderabadi Biryani but also Irani chai.

Alpha Hotel Opp Railway Station, S D Road, Secunderabad – 500003.
Best place to have a morning tea if one would have stepped out of the railway station after a long train journey.

Garden Restaurant # 38, Sarojini Devi Road, Opp. Clock Tower, Secunderabad – 500003.
The chai here is pretty popular amongst many localites.

Paradise Restaurant Paradise Circle, Secunderabad – 500003.
Like its famed Biryani,the chai here may be best described as milky, with a bit of masala

So drop in at these places, and slurp your hot chai the Hyderabadi way – right from the saucer!

Pillalamarri

One of the most interesting place to see in Mahabubnagar is the famous banyan tree called Pillalamarri which is about 4 kms from the Mahabubnagar. From a distance the tree presents the appearance of a small hillock with green foliage but on reaching closer it looks like a large green umbrella.

It is a 700 years old banyan tree and its branches extend over an area of 3 acres.There is a archeological museum to visit.After 2003 AndhraPradesh Tourism department has taken charge and developed the area. this can be a great picnic spot for a family on a weekend.There is an entrance charge for Rs 5 and Rs 3 for the museum.

Hyderabadi Biryani

One might have seen banner displaying "Hyderabadi Biryani" in most of the cities of India and world too.But nothing comes closer to taste of Biryani that we find in Hyderabad.For the people who want to try
Hyderabadi Biryani from the place where it originated.
After being in Hyderabad for more than 20 yr and trying all sorts of Birayani in various hotels and restaurants.I can't resist having Biryani in the these place I just love it.
1) Paradise Hotel
MG Road,Paradise Circle,
Secunderabad

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2) Bawarchi Hotel
RTC X cross towards Nallakunta.

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3) Shadab Restaurant
Opposite to Madina Hotel,
High Court Road.

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