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Hyderabad, City of Pearls, is like an elderly, impeccably dressed princess whose time has past. Once the seat of the powerful and wealthy Qutb Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties, the city has seen centuries of great prosperity and innovation. Today, the Old City is full of centuries-old Islamic monuments and even older charms. In fact, the whole city is laced with architectural gems: ornate tombs, mosques, palaces and homes from the past are tucked away, faded and enchanting, in corners all over town. Keep your eyes open.

Victoria Jubilee Museum MUSEUM (MG Rd; admission Indian/foreigner 20/100, camera printable united states maps 3; h10.30am-5pm Sat-Thu) The best part of this museum is the building itself, built in 1887 to honour printable united states maps Queen Victoria s coronation jubilee. In 1921 it hosted the Congress meeting

Sankranti (Jan, statewide) This important Telugu festival marks the end of harvest season. Kite-flying abounds, women decorate their doorsteps with colourful printable united states maps kolams (or rangolis rice-flour designs), and men decorate cattle with bells and fresh horn paint.

New Andhra Hotel INDIAN $ (Sree Kanya Lodge, Bowdara Rd; mains 25-75; h11am-3.30pm & 7-10.30pm) An unassuming little place with really good, really hot Andhra dishes. Meals ( 50/130 for veg/ non-veg) and biryani are top-notch.