Witness the two historical sites Darushifa and Azakhana-e- Zehra as a part of this trial will use the first municipal survey maps of Hyderabad city called Munn maps.Â
These are the city maps designed by famous 20th century cartographer Leonard Munn which are now part of Kalakriti Archives collections. This walk is designed to give the insight of the Shia culture of Hyderabad and how the city was planned after the 1908 floor with some special flood HFL markers in this part of the city.
The term Dar in Arabic denotes house and Dar-ul-shifa translates to 'House of Health'. The hospital was built by the founder of the city of Hyderabad, Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 and was the first two-storeyed hospital to be constructed in the medieval period. It was built on the banks of the River Musi and had a residential medical college, a quarantine system, and around 300 beds. Unani or Yunani which is a perso-arabic traditional Muslim medicinal practice was practiced here.
Darushifa football ground Â
Wear Indian clothes and shoes for the experience. Carry a scarf to cover your head, as will be visiting two religious places. Parking facilities for buses or cars are available at the Darulshifa football ground.
Pricing: Rs.3000/- for two guest.
Duration: 2hours.
Meet your heritage walk director in the starting point Darulshifa Footbal ground. The heritage walk director will explain to you about Shia culture and design of the area through Munn Map.
TIMELES heritage Kit with a copy of Munn map specific to Darushifa area+ Irani Chai.
Extra: Taxi Fare.
Plan to have lunch / dinner at The Gallery Cafe and keep some time to buy some interesting merchandise from the store.