Banjara Hills

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neighbourhood

Banjara hills is an urban commercial center in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. This is an upmarket locality and is close to Jubilee Hills. This area was a hilly forest area and was least inhabited in the past. Only few royal members of the Nizam's dynasty used to live here, and was also a hunting ground for the Nizams. Due to its history and status this area now has completely transformed to an urban commercial centre of importance. Banjara Hills is segregated by its road numbers, each road having its own importance.

Commerce

Banjara Hills is famously known for its star hotels, swanky restaurants and malls. Hotel Taj Krishna, Taj Deccan and Taj Banjara are well known hotels in this area. Many restaurants have recently come up here offering the world's top cuisines to their customers. Retail business is very good here. Some big malls like the GVK One, City Center, Midtown, Ashoka Metropolitan,Alcazar Plaza and many more dot the skyline. The highest point in Banjara Hills is the commercial building- Laxmi Cyber Center. It was built by the same promoters as Midtown. The premier heart hospital CARE is present here. Most of the business is concentrated on Road No. 1 and 3. Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology is located on road no.3 having one of the best campuses in the city. KBR park is located close to Road no.3.

Transport

APSRTC connects Banjara hills to other parts of Hyderabad. New flyovers have eased traffic congestion towards this suburb. The closest MMTS Train station is at Khairtabad. This suburb has a good road network, with roads being renovated constantly to accommodate high traffic during peak hours.

Localities

Somajiguda Errammanzil Colony Srinagar Colony

External links

• The Father of Banjara Hills By Narendra Luther