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It’s bold, it’s vibrant, and it’s busy, and this weekend, will host the FIA Formula E World Championship for the very first time.
Painted against the backdrop of Asia’s largest artificial lake, the Hussain Sagar, and its landscape-defining Buddha Statue, the circuit is only five kilometres north of Hyderabad’s historic centre.
For anyone visiting Hyderabad for the first time, the Old City is a natural place to start, and is a cultural hotspot packed with curiosity and wonder.
The iconic, elegant Charminar Monument dominates this area but as the beating heart of the expansive metropolis, is surrounded by countless pulling points and attractions.
The nearby Laad Bazaar is the city’s oldest market, and spanning a one-kilometre stretch, is a prime place to purchase bangles, jewellery, and precious stones and gems, interlaced with colour.
Hyderabad is also world-renowned for its palaces, but the Chowmallah Palace south-east of the bazaar is one of the city’s best.
Combining magnificent domes and awe-inspiring arches with intricate stone carvings, the palace is nothing short of a delight and is a must-see for city goers and culture addicts alike.
Follow up a visit to the Chowmallah Palace with a trip to one of the most popular landmarks in all of Hyderabad – Golconda Fort, which was built during the Qutb Shahi Dynasty and transformed into a citadel in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Spanning a three-kilometre-squared area and located 11-kilometres outside of the main city, Golconda is the perfect place to escape from Hyderabad’s bustling life.
Climb to the very top of the fort to get some incredible views of the city’s skyline, but for the best vistas, visit just before sunset when warm, soft light gently illuminates Hyderabad.
Once the sun is down, stay in Golconda to experience its quite simply unmissable light and sound show, voiced by Bollywood star, Amitabh Bachchan, who is well acquainted with the world’s biggest movie studio complex – Ramoji Film Studios,which is also in Hyderabad.
If it’s food you’re looking for, you’re in the right place. Hyderabad has an incredible culinary scene and be sure to pause and discover the city’s mouth-watering delicacies.
Hyderabad is perhaps best known for its Hyderabadi Biryani, which is meticulously prepared and crafted unlike any other biryani dish, with both the meat and rice cooked together.
The result is a savoury plate, carefully intertwined with flavour and pierced by spice. For the best Hyderabadi Biryani in town, head to the Hotel Shadab in the centre of the city.
The Nimrah Café and Bakery is an unmissable next stop, and for more than 25 years,has been serving locals with classic Irani Chai and Osmania biscuits. It needs no introduction.
Using tea leaves that are blended in-house, the Nimrah Café is exquisite and a trip to Hyderabad is incomplete without a visit to this much-loved local venue.
The dosa is also a pillar of south Indian cuisine, and Govind Ki Bandi offers the most authentic dosa experience in all of Hyderabad.
Located a stone’s throw away from the Charminar Monument, Govind Ki Bandi has been powering the city’s population for more than 35 years and has become a cornerstone of its street food scene.
The best time to visit is at breakfast and with a freshly made dosa, you can start your day in the right way. Every mouthful promises delight, and with a stophere, you’ll be ready for race day.
When the lights flash out for the first Hyderabad E-Prix, be prepared for an exhilarating afternoon of high-octane fully electric street racing.
Turns One and Three will be a hive of side-by-side action, but if you want to see the performance might of the Gen3, be sure to book your place between Turns 12-15,which test every aspect of a driver’s skill.
Experiencing Hyderabad is a special, and with a contagious culture, the city will welcome you and embrace you as one of its own as soon as you touch down.
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