Hyderabad Off The Beaten Path Tips by 6aruna

mosque and minarets

there are numerous mosques in hyderabad
one such near charminar

cathedral

st Joseph cathedral, gunfoundry , abids hyderabad
one of the earliest catholic church in hyderabad. Built in 1875 by italian priests. Patronised by the Nizam who donated a clock and a painting by spanish painter murillo.

This is in a quiet neighbourhood ,The building is in baroque style. The bells and numerous artifacts were shipped from italy.

The buildings around are undergoing renovation.

train to hyderabad

travel in a second class compartment that is if you are ok with the summer heat and watch the scenery go by. You go through one of the most beautiful stretches in india. Parts of western ghats, green fields , acres and acres of fields with ripe chillies waiting to be harvested .Chillies getting dried in the sun , sunflower fields in full bloom, goats grazing.