inter island ferry authority Touch BAR (Map p902; %23542422; Trendset Towers, Rd No 2, Banjara Hills); h7pm-midnight Wed, Sat & S

Vijay Vihar Complex HOTEL $$ (%277362; fax 276633; inter island ferry authority r with AC from 1800; as) Two kilometres up the hill from the bus stand is the fancy government hotel overlooking the lake. Room balconies have excellent views.

Touch BAR (Map p902; %23542422; Trendset Towers, Rd No 2, Banjara inter island ferry authority Hills); h7pm-midnight Wed, Sat & Sun) Touch is all about image. It s a stylish, comfy place to watch the beautiful people. Also has an ice bar with temperatures set at -23.