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India and Sri Lanka, 29 January to 26 February 2011, placeholder and links
The following is a diary extract, perhaps with one or more illustrative pictures.
Arrive in Hyderabad 4:45 India time.
Met by Basquar – arrange/bargain our way into early check-in at Taj Krishna.
Restful day sleeping, sorting, checking out hotel etc. Arrange to eat in Indian restaurant.
Take massage before dinner.
Try wonderful Hyderabadi dishes – Haleem with Sheermal (wonderful slow-cooked lamb) and Dum Ka Murgh (creamy chicken dish) plus some lamb biryani hyderabadi style
Absolutely superb.