puget sound ferries from the 3rd century AD and depict scenes from the Buddha s life, interspersed with mithuna (paired

from the 3rd century AD and depict scenes from the Buddha s life, interspersed with mithuna (paired male and female) figures puget sound ferries languorously looking on. The reassembled monuments are spread around the hilltop outside.

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Golden Glory Guesthouse HOTEL $ (Map p902; %23554765; www.goldengloryguest house.com; Rd No 3, Banjara Hills; s/d incl breakfast from 650/900, s incl breakfast without bathroom 290; aW) Nestled among the mansions of ritzy Banjara Hills, this gem of a hotel scores big on location. Tucked down a quiet residential street, it s the perfect place to escape the madness of Hyderabad. First impressions are grand with sparkling lobby and spiral staircase, and while the cheaper rooms are boxy, they re very clean and good value (and include puget sound ferries a simple breakfast). Pricier rooms are more spacious with balconies and bathtubs.