Khairtabad

Getting there

Both the metro lines and the MMTS are centred around this area.

See

Government buildings 1 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat. The secretariat housing the Government of Telangana in Hyderabad. Built in Indo-Saracenic style, the building also blends the Indo-Islamic architectural features generally with domes. It was built in 2021-2023 to replace the earlier secretariat housing the Government of Andhra Pradesh till 2020. (updated Mar 2026) 2 Jubilee Hall. A former royal palace built in 1913 during the reign of Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, and is considered one of the architectural masterpieces of Hyderabad. The building has since hosted the Legislative Council of Andhra Pradesh and later Telangana. (updated Mar 2026)

Art galleries Le Cafe De Art, Rd No.1 Banjara Hills, ☏ +91 40 6550 6661. 3 Exhibition (S. N. Vanita Maha Vidyalaya - Exhibition Grounds), Nampally (Vanitha College) (Gandhi Bhavan Bus Stop), ☏ +91 40 2460 3266. An exhibition that runs in the months of January & February every year. It showcases various items made across India. It runs every year starting 1 Jan-15 Feb in the Exhibition grounds. 4 Gallery Space, Rd No.12, Road Number 86, MLA Colony, Banjara Hills (Next to Pearl City Church, south of Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park), ☏ +91 40 6554 1836. 5 Kala Bhavan, Ravindra Bharathi complex, Saifabad, Lakdikapul Rd, (near the State Assembly). An art gallery Kalahita Art Foundation, Lakshmi Towers, Nagarjuna Hills, ☏ +91 40 2335 0543. Pegasus Art Gallery, Road No.72 Jubilee Hills, ☏ +91 40 23608883. 6 State Gallery Of Art (Chitramayee), Road No. 1, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, CBI Colony, Jubilee Hills (south of Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park), ☏ +91 40 2311 3308. (updated Mar 2026) 7 Vishwakarma arts gallery, Banjara Hills, Panjagutta, Dwarakapuri colony, Esteem House, Backside of Model House (Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences Bus Stop), ☏ +91 40 6661 5039, [email protected]. 10AM-9PM.

Museums 8 Telangana State Archaeology Museum, Public Gardens, Nampally (metro: Assembly

Do

Entertainment 1 Ravindra Bharathi. (updated Mar 2026)

Parks 2 Chacha Nehru Park, Masab Tank. For pleasant morning walks with kids. 3 Jalagam Vengal Rao Park (JVR Park), Banjara Hills. With lake. (updated Mar 2026) 4 Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (KBR National Park). A small park in Jubilee Hills in which the Chiran Palace is located. Known as the "jungle amidst the concrete jungle", the park provides an excellent lung space and environment from the busy city life and rising pollution levels. It has over 600 species of plant life, 140 species of birds and 30 different varieties of butterflies and reptiles. You may find peacocks and a variety of small mammals and birds here. There are few water bodies present in the park providing the needed moisture for the plants and quenching the thirst of birds and small animals. The park is frequented in the evenings and weekends by young and old alike. The Chiran Palace is a modern facility designed to serve the needs of the prince, unlike other palaces of the Nizam. (updated Jun 2023) 5 Krishna Kanth Park.

Buy

Bazaars 1 Sultan Bazaar. Wholesale clothes market. (updated Dec 2017) 2 Mozamjahi Market, Nizam Shahi Rd. Fruit market. 3 Begum Bazaar. Wholesale market.

Jewelry Ghanshyamdas Jewellers (opp Abids Police Station). Genuine pearls C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons-The Flagship Boutique, Taj Deccan, ☏ +91 40 3256 1869. Jagdamba Pearls, Gupta Estate, Basheer Bagh, ☏ +91 40 6656 6777. One of the oldest and the largest pearl companies in India. Lilac Boutique, Liberty Rd, Himayathnagar (near TTD, opposite Dadu Sweets), ☏ +91 92 4658 1851. Designer and made-to-order & customised heavy suits, sarees and fancy blouses. Mohal Jewells. On the Golden Mile Somajiguda for Pearls, Silver, Gold. ☏ +91 40 2341 9757 Ornaments & jewellery (Punjagutta, Abids and Somajiguda) Pearls of Hyderabad, (Abids and Somajiguda Jewellery shops). Choose from 3 varieties, natural pearls, cultured and imitation.

Handicrafts Bidri Crafts, Gunfoundry, Abids, ☏ +91 40 2323 2657, +91 40 2323 3663. Kalanjali, Margadarsi House, 5-10-195, Fathemaidan Raod (Opp: Ploice Control Room, Nampally, Hyderabad), ☏ +91 40 2323 1147, +91 40 2329 7196, fax: +91 40 2323 3204. Lepakshi (Gunfoundry, Abids), ☏ +91 40 2766 8178. United Designers, Banjara Hills Rd#4, ☏ +91 40 2335 5441, +91 98 85404944. M-Sa 10:30AM-8PM. Designs by a new wave of young Hyderabadi fashion designers, they also have natural hand-made soaps for body and hair. (updated Dec 2017)

Other The Golden Mile of Hyderabad for shopping, consisting of shopping plazas, malls, designer boutiques and upmarket shops - Starting from Lifestyle near the Begumpet Flyover and extending all the way till Road No.1 Banjara Hills. Ladida-lingerie store, #2, R.K.Plaza, Greenlands Rd, Panjagutta (Opp. Joyalukkas Jewellers), ☏ +91 40 40020267. 11AM-9PM. Lingerie shop (lingerie, ladies wear, nightwear). ₹ 300-2,500.

Eat

Budget Chutneys, 1: 2: Nagarjuna Circle, Near Punjagutta flyover, ☏ +91 40 2335 0569, +91 40 2335 8484, +91 40 5557 8651. Vegetarian, and quite well-known in Hyderabad. South Indian dishes like dosas, idlis and uttappas. "North Indian" also available, but best avoided. Is extremely crowded on weekend nights, and there is a waiting time of up to 30 min. Does not serve alcohol. ₹ 150. Cafe Bahaar, Opp. Commissioner Office, Old MLA Quarters, Basheerbagh, ☏ +91 40 2324 3798, +91 40 2323 7605. Biryanis and meat curries, moderately priced. Baawarchi, Plot no. 66, RTC Cross Rd's, Chikkadpally Musheerabad (Opposite Sandya Theatre), ☏ +91 40 2760 5308, +91 40 2763 4490. 11:30AM-11PM. Biryanis ₹ 150. Kholani's Kitchen, 4-3-548/1, Shop No. 16 & 17, Needs Arcade, Tilak Rd, Abids, ☏ +91 40 2475 3444, +91 40 2475- 657. 11AM-11PM. Try the excellent malai kebabs (chicken) and apollo fish ₹ 200. Rayalseema Ruchulu, 1st Main Rd, Shanti Nagar, in the lane behind JNTU, Masab Tank, ☏ +91 40 6510-0033, +91 40 6510-0044, +91 98 85650789. Noon-3:30PM, then 7-11PM. Mildly spiced food from Rayalaseema, rustic decor. Not for vegetarians. ₹ 200. Taj Mahal Restaurant, # 4-1-999 Abids (part of Taj Mahal Hotel), ☏ +91 40 2475-8250, +91 40 6551-1122. 11AM-11PM. One of the original "Udupi" style restaurants, this is strictly vegetarian and does not serve alcohol. It is part of the Taj Mahal Hotel, not to be confused with the Taj chain of luxury hotels. The food in the restaurant is tasty and good, and like Udupi restaurants, serves South Indian, North Indian and "Chinese". You are advised to stick to South Indian. The ambiance in the air-con section is old-school. ₹ 200.

Mid-range 4 Seasons, 9-4-77/3/D/4/5/6, Yousuf Tekri, Tolichowki (opposite R.T.A Office), ☏ +91 40 65578671. Serves multiple cuisines, but raved about for its Arabic and Lebanese food. Lunch and dinner. Credit cards accepted. Around ₹ 800 for two. Ming's Court, Baseraa Inn Hotel, Basheerbagh (opposite Old Gandhi