exit 11 nj turnpike BBQ Nation INDIAN, CONTINENTAL $$ (Map p902; www.barbeque-nation.com; Rd No 1; lunch Mon-Sat 344, Su

Devotees flock to Tirumala to see Venkateshwara, an avatar exit 11 nj turnpike of Vishnu. Among the many powers attributed to him is the granting exit 11 nj turnpike of any wish made before the idol at Tirumala. Many pilgrims also donate their hair to the deity in gratitude for a wish fulfilled, exit 11 nj turnpike or to renounce ego so hundreds of barbers attend to devotees. Tirumala exit 11 nj turnpike and Tirupathi are filled with tonsured men, women and children, generating big money from exports to Western wig companies.

FPaigah Tombs TOMBS (off Map p894; Phisalbanda, Santoshnagar; h10am5pm Sat-Thu) The aristocratic Paigah family, purportedly descendents of the second Caliph exit 11 nj turnpike of Islam, were fierce loyalists of the nizams, serving as statespeople, philanthropists and generals under and alongside them. The Paigahs necropolis, tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood 4km southeast of Charminar, is a small compound of exquisite mausoleums made of marble from Agra and lime stucco. The main complex contains 27 tombs with intricate inlay work, surrounded by delicately carved walls and canopies, stunning filigree screens with geometric patterning and, overhead, tall, graceful turrets. The tombs are down a small lane across exit 11 nj turnpike from Owasi Hospital. Look for the Preston Junior College sign. The Paigah Tombs ( 20) booklet is sold at the AP State Museum, exit 11 nj turnpike but not here.

Minerva Grand HOTEL $$$ (Map p 896 ; %66117373; www.minervagrand.com; SD Rd, Secunderabad; s/d incl breakfast from 4000 /4400; aiW) It s rare to find a hotel that has genuine style; this place has nailed it. Standard rooms (one wheelchair-accessible) have striking deep-fuchsia walls, white furniture, tasselled bedspreads and piles of pillows. More-expensive rooms are also bold in design, and all rooms have hardwood floors, gentle lighting and sleek, spacious bathrooms. A diamond in the rough of Sarojini Devi Rd.

BBQ Nation INDIAN, exit 11 nj turnpike CONTINENTAL $$ (Map p902; www.barbeque-nation.com; Rd No 1; lunch Mon-Sat exit 11 nj turnpike 344, Sun 544, dinner 600; hnoon-3pm & 7-11pm) exit 11 nj turnpike All you can eat BBQ meat, seafood exit 11 nj turnpike and vegetarian skewers served at your table.