Where to stay
Taj Krishna Hotel
A grand central Hyderabad luxury hotel with outstanding service. Road no 1, Banjara Hills (+91 40 6666 2323, tajhotels.com )
Ista Hotel
A chic new Hyderabad hotel in 17 beautifully landscaped acres with a spa and great pool. Road no 2, IT Park, Gachi Bowli ( istahotels.com )
The Central Court Hotel
Three-star, centrally located Hyderabad mid-range hotel with good service. 6-1-71 Lakdikapul (+91 40 2323 2323)
Where to shop
Wunder Shop
Girls will love the clubby young dresses by Kadar at this Hyderabad boutique. Fun interior. Road no 4, Banjara Hills
Kalakriti Art Gallery and Sarang
Discover excellent Indian art and innovative sari designs at this Hyderabad art gallery and shop. 469 Road no 10, Banjara Hills
Sagar Tenali
You'll find young menswear, with especially great shirts, at this Hyderabad shop. Road no 4, Banjara Hills
Elahe
See the latest high Indian fashions for women at this Hyderabad store. Milestone 476, Road no 10, Banjara Hills
Fabindia
Stock up on chic clothes and soft furnishings at this Hyderabad shop. Uma Enclave, Road no 9, Banjara Hills
Lepakshi Handicrafts Emporium
You'll find lots of locally handcrafted fare here – great for gifts. Gunfoundry, Abids
Where to eat
Ofen
Fantastic Swiss bakery with seats outside on the upstairs terrace. 49 Road no 10, Banjara Hills
Our Place
Enjoy good food at cheap prices in this bargain Hyderabad restaurant with a pretty garden. 8-2-602/E Charan Pahadi, Road no 10, Banjara Hills
Where to play
Bottles and Chimneys
This is the favourite Hyderabad hangout of the young IT crowd. Cargo Office Complex, Begumpet
10 Downing Street
Pub-style drinking that’s popular with Hyderabad locals. 10 Ground Floor, My Home Tycoon, Begumpet
Poison
The best Hyderabad nightclub to dance the night away and rub shoulders with the city’s movers and shakers. 7th Floor, Shangrilla Plaza, Road no 2, Banjara Hills
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