One Continent Atria

What do you have in mind?

by alycat about Brand Factory

You name it, they have. They stock an enormous range of casual, sports, bridal, and formal/office wear. I come here every month and splurge like a girl, absolutely worth it with fab offers. What have you???? Gr8 offers, use your head

Nehru Zoological Park

by alycat

When we were in school the only picnic spot in Hyderabad was the Zoo, situated in the Bahadurpura area. The hyderabad zoo is the biggest zoological park in India with a Lion Safari Park, Natural History Museum and a children's train. It is located in Hyderabad city and is easily accessible. Various species of birds and animals can be seen here. It also has a nocturnal zoo that houses animals not normally seen during the day. Large recreational parks, gardens, a mini train and animal rides, make it an ideal picnic spot. The zoo has a large collection of animals, in environments similar to their natural habitat. It also houses the majestic white tiger.

Once when we had gone to the zoo from the school, I tried poking a leopard with my cricket bat and the animal gave a hard jab on my bat, which left a deep gash on my willow. It blew the daylights out of me!!!

Hyderabad Hazir Hai!presenting the city of Hyd

by vpas

"A beautiful blend of old and new"

Hyderabad is the city that I have been living in since 1993.I love it!It is beautiful.It has a blend of the old world charm and the benefits of new age technology.The infra structure is good.The traffic is at times bad,but isnt it the same all the world over these days?
This city is a superb blend of Islamic minarets and Hindu temples; colonial architechture and buzzing bazaars on the one hand and sweeping flyovers and five star hotels on the otherhand;here you will find the co-existence of road side eateries and small Irani cafes alongside hip coffee bars and swish boutiques.The contrast is fascinating and unique.

"A legendary city"

The seven Nizams, the rulers of the Asaf Jahi dynasty in Hyderabad were among the richest men on the planet(also were known to be whimsical)They had all the time in the world to build fancy marble palaces with vast lawns where peacocks roamed and birds of various hues flitted in gardens that had a great variety of trees. The Nizams lived life king-size!There are stories of how the 280 carat Jacob diamond which was the size of a lime, served one of them as a paperweight!One of the Nizams is supposed to have ordered 50 Rolls Royces!There is a tale of how a convoy of a dozen trucks mired in the mud under the weight of their cargo of solid gold ingots.Another story that does the rounds is how a Nizam's laundry was sent to Paris!!!
Now as modern Hyderabad concentrates on becoming India's IT capital, the old ways of courtesy and grace that is part of the culture of Hyderabad is changing.Yet the city does retain an aura of the past and the citizens a grace and style unique to them inspite of the bustling lifestyle of modern times.

"Ek Nazar hamare shehar ka(a glimpse of our city)"

The most beautiful thing about Hyderabad is that you do not necessarily need to go to all the touristy places to drink in the culture,every street and every lane and the people you meet will let you drink in the spirit of the city!
However,there are no dearth of places to visit here.Try not to miss the museum, Charminar and Golconda and ....
Places to see
1.Birla Temple
2.Birla Science Museum
3.SalarJung Museum
4.Nehru Zoo
5.Golconda Fort
6.Qutub Shahi Tombs
7.Take a short drive round the Tank Bund/Necklace Road