It would be a criminal offense if I fail to mention about one of my key observation in Hyd.I was totally surprised by the conspicous absence of any road sense whatsover.There were blatant voilation of even the most sacred of the road rules.For example, cars whizzed thro at 50-60 km in the wrong way, threating to knock the pedestrains(who are on the correct side) off their feet.No one stopped at the signals except when they absolutely could not go in their intended direction. Travelling in an auto(esp in the front seat) is a harrowing experience, with such thrilling twists and turns that even the transporter movie would look like a farce.There is only one rule that all the Hyderadis follow on the road - "I have the absolute right of way". Even while taking U turns, drivers don't even slow down to check the incoming vehicles.He Just assumes that the incoming traffic will slow down to let him pass.What If they don't?? I dont know why they never think of this possibility :(...
Although there are'nt en uf busses in the peripheral areas like HiTech City and Gachibowli,the overall transport infra is good. Lots of share autos ply on the roads and they are very cheap.Even auto wallahs are quite honest and reasonable wven when they ask for a fixed fair, unlike Bangalore.I guess the IT bug is yet to catch on with the Autowallahs. One more reason could be that Hyderabas is not like BLR and Chennai where Goondas and Police own/support majority of the autos.
Climate was pretty hot but not the hottest considering that it is till just Jan end.But due to extremely low humidity one does not sweat that easily, which is a good thing.But one feels thirsty very very often.We were buying so many bottles of water all through the weekend.Wish I should visit Hyd some other time with a more leisurly schedule.
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