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Birla Mandir & Planetarium HINDU TEMPLE, MUSEUM (Map p898) The Birla mandir (h7am-noon & 2-9pm), constructed of white Rajasthani marble in 1976, graces ferry schedule vashon Kalabahad (Black ferry schedule vashon Mountain), one of two rocky hills overlooking the Hussain Sagar. ferry schedule vashon Dedicated to Venkateshwara, the temple is a popular Hindu pilgrimage centre and affords ferry schedule vashon excellent views over the city, especially at sunset. The library (h4- 8pm) here is worth a visit

Hotel Shadab INDIAN $$ (Map p900; High Court Rd, Patthargatti; mains 60250; hnoon-midnight) One meal at Shadab and you ll be forever under its spell. The hopping restaurant is the place to get biryani ( 95 to 200) and, during Ramzan (Ramadan), haleem. It has even mastered veg biryani (!) and hundreds of other veg and non-veg delights (if you try the chocolate