Minerva Grand Banjara

Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is the fifth largest cosmopolitan city in India. The City thrives with a variety of cultures intermingled into an astounding mix that gives it a distinct identity of its own. This is where tradition fuses with modernity, and heritage structures vie with modern high-rise buildings to add to the beauty of the city. A city rich with its 400 year old history, filled with elegant buildings, marbled temples and monuments, forts, park, lakes, tomb…the list goes on. Some of the ancient monuments fall in what is known as the old city while others can only be accessible by coach buses. When it comes to eating out in Hyderabad, you'll be spoilt for choice. The geographical location of Hyderabad has been a major influence on its varied cuisine, which ranges from the Hyderabadi style with its strong Mughalai influence, to a pure Andhra cuisine - hot and spicy. For those into the 'Bollywood' style and jewellery, shopping in Hyderabad can be your answer. The city is synonymous with pearls. Cultured pearls studded in gold and silver jewellery of exquisite design are a specialty. The areas surrounding Charminar are famous for antique kundan and enamel jewellery, temple sarees, old bidri and silver, crystal and pearls.