[Incredible India] India Hyderabad Travel 印度海德拉巴遊記 EP2

2023/10/21閱讀時間約 10 分鐘

第二天，我們前往海德拉巴的老城區，主要是去最著名的景點查米納塔門 (Charminar)跟查摩哈拉宮（Chowmahalla Palace），順便逛街（這是重要行程）。以下做簡短景點介紹

On the second day, we headed to the old city area of Hyderabad, mainly to visit the most famous attractions, Charminar and Chowmahalla Palace. We also planned to do some shopping, which was an essential part of our itinerary. Here's a brief introduction to these attractions:

查米納塔門 (Charminar)：建成于公元1591年，是位于印度泰倫加納邦首府海得拉巴的一個清真寺，这座清真寺已成為印度海德拉巴市的標志。

查米纳塔門的英文名称Charminar是由兩个烏爾都語单词“Chār”和“Minar”结合、翻译而成的，乃“四座塔”的意思，而“四”在伊斯蘭教有很重要的意義。这四座同等高度的塔都拥有着華麗的塔尖，並且與寺廟是連唯一體，由下方的四個巨大的拱門支撑起来。

（資料來自維基百科）

Charminar: Built in 1591 AD, Charminar is a mosque and monument located in the Indian state of Telangana's capital, Hyderabad. This mosque has become a symbol of the city of Hyderabad, India.

The name Charminar is derived from the combination and translation of two Urdu words, "Chār" and "Minar," meaning "Four Towers." The number "four" holds significant importance in Islam. These four equally tall towers have ornate spires and are intricately connected to the temple below through four massive arches.

Source: Wikipedia

查摩哈拉宮（Chowmahalla Palace）: 這個豪華的宮殿擁有風景優美的花園、富麗堂皇的建築和巴洛克式的裝潢，在這裡可以看到一系列的古董車和家傳之寶。查摩哈拉宮 (Chowmahalla Palace) 是個建築界的奇蹟，建築師在這片廣闊的土地上興建了如此匠心獨運、又裝飾華麗的宮殿。在您踏進這座華麗宮殿和花園之前，您會馬上感受到它曾經是皇室的官方大宅的氣派。自 1800 世紀開始，海德拉巴的 Nizams 家族便在這座宮殿招待外賓。查摩哈拉宮 (Chowmahalla Palace) 的庭院、大廳、噴泉和花園佔地共 5 公頃，被稱為是伊朗 Shah’s Palace 的複製品。

（資料來自Expedia）

Chowmahalla Palace: This luxurious palace boasts scenic gardens, opulent architecture, and Baroque-style decor. Inside, you can admire a collection of vintage cars and family heirlooms. Chowmahalla Palace is an architectural marvel, a testament to the ingenuity of its builders on this vast expanse of land. Before you even step into this splendid palace and garden, you'll immediately sense its regal grandeur, as it once served as the official residence of the royal Nizams family of Hyderabad since the 19th century. The palace's courtyards, halls, fountains, and gardens cover a sprawling 5 acres and are known as a replica of Iran's Shah's Palace.

Source: Expedia

第一站從城外到城內就可以明顯感受到兩者的不同，除此之外海得拉巴主要是由信仰伊斯蘭教的人所統治跟建立，因此老城區可以看到很多穆斯林的旗子跟人們出沒在這邊。跟在新建區看到的景象是很不一樣的。

The first stop, when moving from outside the city to the interior, clearly highlights the differences between the two. Furthermore, Hyderabad is primarily governed and established by people who follow the Islamic faith. Therefore, in the old city area, you can see many Muslim flags, and people are often seen here. The scene is quite different from what you would observe in the newly developed areas.

當然，車子的壅擠程度跟“逼”～～更勝一籌，這可能就是印度的特色，來印度必須體驗一次！

Of course, the level of congestion on the roads in India is incredibly intense and can be described as beyond comparison. This is perhaps one of the distinctive features of India, and experiencing it is a must when visiting the country!

第二站我們到了查摩哈拉宮（Chowmahalla Palace），首先當地人跟外國人門票就有明顯差別，另外相機要另外算錢。最讓我感到開心的是廁所真的很乾淨。整體看起來當然是沒有很豪華，但是是乾淨沒有髒亂，甚至我看到有印度人是脫鞋子進去廁所的。這個讓我感到很安心。但是印度的廁所只有沖水，沒有衛生紙，這個也是後來我慢慢習慣的一點。回來之後發現那個水管真的挺好用的。

At our second stop, we arrived at Chowmahalla Palace. One thing we noticed immediately was the significant difference in ticket prices between locals and foreigners. Additionally, there was an extra charge for using cameras. What pleasantly surprised me was the cleanliness of the restroom facilities. While it may not have exuded luxury, it was undeniably clean and well-maintained. I even saw some locals taking off their shoes before entering the restroom, which provided a sense of reassurance. However, it's worth noting that Indian restrooms typically only have bidets for washing, and toilet paper is not provided. This is something I gradually became accustomed to during my visit. Upon returning, I found the bidet to be quite efficient.

在皇宮的第一站就體驗了傳統服飾，沒有眼鏡的我非常沒有安全感。

During our first visit to the palace, I had the opportunity to experience traditional clothing. I felt a bit insecure without wearing glasses.

之後就是在皇宮裡面開始閒晃，因為出發前沒有讀歷史，所以現在回想感到有點遺憾。所以要旅遊之前還是應該要先做點歷史功課比較好。

Later, we began to stroll around the palace. I regret not studying history before the trip, and now I feel a bit sorry about it. So, it's a good idea to do some historical research before traveling.