Secunderabad is one of the twin cities of the Hyderabad-Secunderabad duo that still carries the old-world charm amid the urban jungle. With the cantonment area from the British era, old churches dating back to a couple of centuries and stunning greenery, Secunderabadis will tell you that this part of the city is a little paradise in itself. So if you find yourself burnt out from the sprawling concrete jungle, or are looking to discover a side of town that's less spoken about amid the Nizami history, take a trip down memory lane at Secunderabad. While the area is huge with each locality deserving its own Hood Guide, we've put together some highlights from Secunderabad, so read on!
Eat, Shop and Chill: Here's What You Can Do In Secunderabad!
Iconic Places To Visit
St. Mary's Basilica
Chenoy Trade Centre (CTC)
Blue Sea Tea & Snacks
Clock Tower
Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Devasthanam
Nanking
Best Places to Eat
Sindhi Colony
Reshmi's Classic Restaurant
Alpha Hotel
Kim Fung - The Golden Peacock Chinese Restaurant
Tucked away in the calm bylanes of Tarnaka is one of Secunderabad's oldest and most authentic Chinese/Pan Asian restaurants. Kim Fung was one of the first restaurants to introduce Egg drop soups and a wider range of Pan Asian options to Hyderabad. The place with its tiny seating looks completely unassuming, but wait till you try their food! We could die for their Manchow Soup and Chicken Lollipops. They also offer a wide range of options like Chop Sueys, Soya Chilli Wine Noodles, Chicken Wontons among others.
Shalimar Tiffins and Burger
Cafe Elaichi
Rio Cafe/Restaurant
Paradise
Makan Restaurant
LSH Diner
Jaggu Mithai
Telangana Spice Kitchen
Chin Ling
Terminal Drive In
New Singh's Vegetarian Restaurant
LBB's Favourite Things to Do
Attend Navratri Celebrations at Keyes High School
Visit Sri Ganesh Temple
Visit Century-Old Churches
Aside from the iconic ones like St Mary's Basilica, the neighbourhoods in Secunderabad also have some of the oldest churches in South India. St. John the Baptist Church was built in 1813 and still has the original Burma Teakwood roof that was used when it was first constructed. All Saint's Church at Trimulgherry wad constructed in 1860 AD won the INTACH Heritage award for its spectacular maintenance over the years. The Holy Trinity Church at Bolarum should be on your must-visit list for their Victorian-Gothic style architecture. It's also known as the 'Queen's Church' since it was commissioned by Queen Victoria during the British rule in India. Queen Elizabeth the Second also visited the premises in 1983 and celebrated her wedding anniversary there. All the churches are affiliated to the Church of South India (CSI) and are extremely well maintained.