Secunderabad | 21.04.2019 | 07:00 am ~ 09:00 am

Celebrating World Heritage Day - Irani Cafe Trail in Secunderabad

About the walk

Secunderabad, with its churches and colonial history, has a very different vibe from Hyderabad, its older sibling. The area has a handful of Irani cafes today like Paradise, Garden and Alpha (now also restaurants), which have managed to survive, and continue to be spaces where Hyderabadis meet over cups of tea and biscuits.

 

So come join us for a walk to understand why Irani tea is called so, and the history behind some of these Irani cafes. The walk shall also include the history of Secunderabad itself, as well as a visit to the historical St. Mary’s Basilica.


 

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
06:45 am

About the walk

Secunderabad, with its churches and colonial history, has a very different vibe from Hyderabad, its older sibling. The area has a handful of Irani cafes today like Paradise, Garden and Alpha (now also restaurants), which have managed to survive, and continue to be spaces where Hyderabadis meet over cups of tea and biscuits.

 

So come join us for a walk to understand why Irani tea is called so, and the history behind some of these Irani cafes. The walk shall also include the history of Secunderabad itself, as well as a visit to the historical St. Mary’s Basilica.


 

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Yunus Lasania
A journalist by profession, Yunus is currently on a mission to collect the lesser known history of Hyderabad. Having covered the heritage beat earlier, he is well-versed about the city’s history and culture. A pucca Hyderabadi, he swears by Irani chai and Biryani. Yunus also runs/writes for ‘The Hyderabad History Project’, a not-for-profit blog along with former colleague and journalist Serish Nanisetti.

Meeting Time

06:45 AM

Meeting point

Alpha Hotel

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Secunderabad railway station

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Parking facilities near Alpha hotel could be hard to find. Those coming in cars are advised to park near Garden Cafe and walk till Alpha hotel. Public transport—cab, two-wheeler or an auto—is recommended.
  • No entry fee.
  • Photography is allowed.
  • A bottle of water is recommended.
  • Cost of food/beverage will be borne by the participant.