Hyderabad isn’t a stalwart on the tourist circuit. Really, it’s preferred more by technology giants who have recently cemented Hyderabad as a global cyber capital. But between the glittering offices and swanky metro system, there’s a treasure trove of history to discover. We’d start in the Old City, an evocative ancient quarter bursting with people, life and chai shops. The iconic Charminar stands watch over the stalls (climb to the top for a sprawling view) and the surrounding architecture is impressive. Then, take a tour through the past at Golconda Fort, capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, take in the Salar Jung museum, and thenogle at the grand and glorious palaces of the Nizams. And it wouldn’t be Hyderabad if you didn’t shop for opulent fabrics and piles of shiny lac bangles and devour a steaming biryani along the way…