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A WALK INTO HISTORY Inspired by the overwhelming response to the Naval Show conducted at the Hussain Sagar lake a few weeks ago, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department, came out with an innovative project Heritage Walks. Intended to promote tourism in the state, the programme was launched on September 27 to coincide with the World Tourism Day. The 'Heritage Walks' take the tourists through lanes and bylanes of the old city of Hyderabad and gives them a finer glimpse of the legacy of the Nizam rulers. The three and a half kilometer walk starts from the office of the old Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad and culminates at Charminar. The trip covers more than 20 historical places and monuments like Badshahi Ashur Khana, Azha Khana-e-Zahra, Darulshafa, Purani Haveli, Mir-Alam Mandi, Diwan Dewdi, Burkha Bazar, Pathargatti, Char Kaman and Lad Bazaar. Specially trained guides were accompanying the participants to give them the background and the details of the respective places. As the trip was on foot, the participants interacted with the local people. In itself, an added charm. Conducted on every Sunday, the Walks are initially planned for eight weeks. There are indications that they may become a regular feature. The trips are free and open to all. For more details contact: Department of Tourism, Tank Bund Road, Hyderabad. Phone: 3453 110 Fax: 345 3109 Mohan G. Jagan |