The Premalu Getaway to Hyderabad

Here is am example of how dreams and manifestations come true. The youngest manifested it in her Vision board and it came true for all. After the interesting count downs, we sisters could finally have our get away meet in Hyderabad. 

The seed was sown from the view of Premalu song so it became our trip song.

https://youtu.be/q3YcX3i1j7A?si=DjuwsWM-vizezoQ3

Though the dream was to cover all the places,  we did not, but what they saw in a day we covered in four days. We had lot more discussions,  learning,  shopping and planning too. What we did there was relax, refresh, recharge, reconnect.

All the sight seeing was done at the airport itself,  we had yummy biryani too.

Could we have got a better or clearer view of all the places in just four days:

Blessings and view of Srisailam

Tombs and mosques around 

Heritage centre Charminar

Planning at the Statue of Equality 

The Yummy Biryani 

Getting so close to Buddha statue

And going around the Golkonda fort, getting a night view.

Our entry gate and baggage counters crisscrossed though we reached at almost the same time. Which enabled us to take pictures around the amazing hoardings.

Our tentative plan was Saturday  charminaar 11-2, hotel 2-4, Hussain Sagar , budha, birla mandir 4-7

Sunday shilparaman 10-2, 2-4 Geeta's house, 4-7 shopping, 

Monday 12 check out, 1-3.30  statue of equality, 3.30 leave for airport

Meeting Geeta at the airport was a surprise, after having food from the foodcourt there could drive in her new 🚗 car and reach our hotel at Secundrabad. Enroute it was like passing through Washington,  Chicago, Pakistan,  Mumbai, Thrissur for the monuments we saw enroute.

So many variety and colorful mosques

Had never known about this cloud gate like structure, the auto driver next day told us it was the flame in memory of all those who contributed to make Telengana state possible,  the reflection of the legislative assembly is a sight to watch.

We can see the reflections from all four sides

All these are on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake.

Even next day we had to go through these places and with lighting on from Birla mandir the view was illuminating.

With the iconic Buddha statue situated in the middle of the lak, Hussain Sagar lake is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

There were monuments and statues of many great personalities,  men and women. 

When at hotel found that there was a scratch on the car, unfortunately,  pictures revealed it had happened when the car was parked at the airport. 

We reached hotel around 5.15. Plan was to have a view of the Golkonda fort and light show was at 7pm. We planned to leave the hotel by 6. But the yummy tea, paneer pokkoda and settling into our abode for next 4 nights took time with some unpacking done. Geeta offered her birthday treat at the renowned Nizam hotel for which prior booking was needed. It was done for 8.30 pm. By the time we reached Golkonda fort it was 8 pm. Did see some lights on the fort but not the full fort view. A separate post on the fort. But being there was a deja vu moment 

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As we had to reach jewel of Nizam my 8.30 left Golkonda fort soon, and as there were no breaks in between went to a pathology lab to answer nature's call. 

The cutlery was undoubtedly royal and rich, 

As we sang for the birthday girl 

We could see various jewels framed and displayed. 

It was beautiful to see not only jewels framed and kept across but also on cutleries. 

Highlight was the Onion - Anooki kheer, it was yummy. https://youtu.be/0Q44iRthV5g?si=sCeF0I5Y3o07VwDShttps://youtu.be/0Q44iRthV5g?si=sCeF0I5Y3o07VwDS

We had Subz Platter, Subz Dum biryani, Adraki Burhani.

The Menue was heavy and too big.

We dropped Geeta home and had a glimpse of their offices, lemontree , Novartis , home avatar and the cable bridge.

Breakfast next morning and each of the subsequent days was yummy. It was one of the best part of the visit.

Next morning  visited Hyderabad's most famous landmarks, Charminar featured prominently in the song. It's a historical monument and mosque known for its grandeur and the bustling markets around it.

We reached there around 11 am again passing through Hussain Sagar Lake, the day view was

Equally enchanting with the colorful sky adding to the beauty. 

Well maintained with resting places. The new Assembly building is strategically located and worth a view.

Finally the ikon of Hydrabad was in front of our eyes.

Surrounded by shops and  shopkeepers,  and mosques and photographers.

Did I not allow someone to do bangle  shopping?

Pearl shopping was done there

Iranian tea  was the highlight. 

Was dead tired by the time we reached hotel but kudos to Reshmi's enthusiasm she attended Anita's session on Resistance. In the evening we set out to Birla Mandir through Hussain Sagar.

Birla Mandir, a beautiful temple made of white marble, offering panoramic views of the city. It's one of the spiritual landmarks of Hyderabad.

Did sweets shopping Thanks to the Auto driver who took us to Birla Mandir and dropped us back, showed places and told about them on our way.

Lumbini Park, located near Hussain Sagar Lake,  known for its pleasant greenery and the laser show that attracts many visitors.

Pootharekulu and Puranpoli I just love it

Our lunch and dinner of egg biryani, ghee rice and dal was same with the only addition being the sweets.

Sunday was the day of relaxation, meditation and invoking Goddess

The angel 😇 protecting us, the highlight was the video call and connections reminisces. 

The hotel kitchen was a museum by itself. I

Afternoon two of them were busy watching Devara sensing the reaction of the local crowd 

As I left to Hitech city to meet Geeta in the metro

She picked me from Karachi bakery where I did few shopping.

The modern side of Hyderabad is represented by HITEC City, which is shown to portray the city's role as an IT hub and its rapid development.

Though had plans to go to Shilparamam, a cultural village that showcases traditional crafts and arts, is depicted to highlight the rich cultural heritage of Hyderabad, due to time constraints,  felt like it was a divine intervention,  could attend exhibition in the club house there, only the indoor ones as the outdoor stalls were disrupted by the showers of rain.

There were grocery stores, stationery store, temple , courtyards all within the building premises 

Back to hotel for packing it was time to return.  With lot more luggage, gifts.

Got some  Pochampally sarees and dress materials too.

Part of SAVERS with muses. Focus to be on health. Physical,  mental and emotional. 

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Next day we woke up late, attended the amazing session by Aarthi and was to leave hotel by 12 pm but it was 12.45  .

The Salar Jun renowned for its extensive collection and the famous Ramoji Film City was not covered.

Via the same route, bid farewell to Secundrabad,  through hussain sagar lake was off to the Statue of Equality before departure having Niloufers Iranian tea and Osmania b8scuit. Ram our driver,Mobile no: 9160996385, Vechile no :TS 08 JB 7490, DZIRE was very supportive,  reliable who could speak in English,  Hindi, Telegu. 

At around 2.15 we reached Statue of equality.  No shoes and mobile allowed inside. Indeed Amazing architecture, blissful experience, inspirational, elegant as their website mentions here https://statueofequality.org/plan-your-visit/

The highlight is the miniature version of the 108 Divya Deshams. More on it is here https://arunoday.blogspot.com/2024/10/statue-of-equality.html

The entry pass is like this. 

Final Good bye - Lunch + Dinner

"Spread love ❤️ everywhere you go, let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. " what a wonderful time we had in such a long time,   Happiness Humesha 😘

We are blessed and fortunate to be able to move out with our muses. 😍😍 As we borded our flight we were sitting and smiling  !!! 🤣 There were reels taken. A real super fun 4 days for  rejuvination in the real sense, hope we are able to continue with this energy for sometime, let's rock on dears 😍May this be a stepping stone for many more to follow. 

Our Anthem continue to be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QK8M24t1-E