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Qutb Shahi Tombs TOMBS (off Map p894; admission 10, camera/video 20/100; h9am-5pm) These graceful domed tombs sit serenely in landscaped ming fay gardens about 1.5km northwest ming fay of Golconda Fort s Balahisar Gate. Seven of the nine Qutb Shahi rulers ming fay were buried here, as well as members ming fay of the royal family and respected citizens from entertainers to doctors. You could easily spend half a day here taking photos and wandering in and out of the mausoleums. The upper level of Mohammed Quli s tomb, reached via a narrow staircase, has good views of the area. The Qutb Shahi Tombs booklet ( 20) may be available at the ticket counter. ming fay

Hyderabad is a city known for its love of good food, and locals take great pride in their city s off erings. Andhra Pradesh s cuisine has two major influences. The Mughals brought tasty biryanis, haleem (pounded, spiced wheat with goat or mutton) and kebabs. ming fay The Andhra style is vegetarian and famous for its spiciness. ming fay

About 65km northeast of Warangal, the stunning Ramappa Temple (h6am-6.30pm), built in 1234, is an attractive example of Kakatiya architecture, although it was clearly ming fay influenced by Chalukya and Hoysala styles. Its pillars are ornately carved and its eaves shelter ming fay fine statues of female forms.

Sankranti (Jan, statewide) ming fay This important Telugu festival marks the end of harvest season. Kite-flying abounds, women decorate their doorsteps with colourful kolams (or rangolis rice-flour designs), and men decorate cattle with bells and fresh horn paint.