southern california freeways Andhra plays hard to get: its charms are subtle. But if you look closely, you ll find a long, fascin

FPaigah Tombs TOMBS (off Map p894; Phisalbanda, Santoshnagar; h10am5pm Sat-Thu) The aristocratic Paigah family, purportedly descendents of the second Caliph of Islam, were fierce loyalists of the nizams, southern california freeways 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. southern california freeways The tombs are down a small lane across from Owasi Hospital. Look for the Preston Junior College southern california freeways sign. The Paigah Tombs ( 20) booklet is sold at the AP State Museum, but not here.

Andhra plays hard to get: its charms are subtle. But if you look closely, you ll find a long, fascinating history of arts, culture, spiritual scholarship and religious harmony. In Hyderabad s Old City, Islamic monuments, Persian-inspired architecture southern california freeways and the call of the muezzin speak of the city s unique heritage.

Tirupathi station southern california freeways is well served by express trains, running to Chennai (2nd-class chair/ southern california freeways chair ( 62/206, three hours), Bengaluru (sleeper/3AC/2AC 168/470/628, seven hours), Hyderabad/Secunderabad (sleeper/3AC/2AC 284/764/1047, 12 hours) and Vijayawada (sleeper/3AC/2AC 198/502/674, seven hours). The reservation office (%2225850; h8am-8pm Mon-Sat, southern california freeways 8am-2pm Sun) is across the street.