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Club culture was introduced to Hyderabad by the
British. The Secunderabad Club established in
1878 was the first club in the city. Indians were not
given membership. To counter this, Indians established
their own club in 1884 - the Nizam Club.
Since then, many clubs have sprung up all over the
twin cities. The only criteria for membership today
is the right attitude and money.
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THE
COUNTRY CLUB
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in-club
If there is an event that is filled with glitz and
glamour in Hyderabad, you can be sure that it is hosted
by the Country Club. One of the most happening
clubs,  it
has redefined the club culture in the city. No place
for old-wealth snobbery or a British hangover here.
Just loads of accessible fun.
Spread over 20,000 square feet in Begumpet,
the Club has facilities such as a swimming pool, a gym,
a disco, a restaurant, a reading room, a shooting gallery,
a health club called Taasha and a tennis club.
But it is more famous for its theme parties and celebrity
studded events.
Today it has more than 10,000 members, with most of
the city's elite such as Pratap C Reddy (of the
Apollo Group) as its board memebers.
Membership Charges
Permanent membership - Rs 12,000,
with a monthly subscription of Rs 250 per annum.
Life Membership - Rs 20,000.
Health Club Membership - Rs 8,500
for a family and Rs 5,000 for an individual. Health
Club membership is complimentary for one year as an
introductory offer for new members.
Swimming - Rs 1500 for an individual per annum.
Address: Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016
Phone: 331 2000
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COUNTRY
CLUB INTERNATIONAL
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--------------------------- Paradise on earth
Once again from the portals of the Amrutha Estate
(and Rajeev Reddy), comes another club, this
one a notch more exotic than its sister concern, the
Cou ntry
Club.
Rechristened the Country Club International (CCI)
(It was earlier called the Amrutha De Casa), this holiday
resort is located in Medchal, 20 kilometres away
from Hyderabad. Spread over 200 acres, the CCI includes
an 18 hole golf course, 40 farm houses and 450 units
of varying sizes. Plans are also underway to organise
golf tournaments here.
A near perfect recreation of a 14th century Spanish
village, the concept of this club was inspired by
the European city of Alcazal. The resort has
a tie up with the RCI, which will be coming out with
a venture of 15 cottages of international standards
approved and affiliated to the RCI. Seven of them will
be single bedroom units and eight double bed room units.
Membership Charges
Primary Membership - Rs 15,000; with
a monthly subscription of Rs 250
Life Membership - Rs 25,000 ; with
an annual admission fee of Rs. 850
Address: Medchal Township.
Phone: 339 2819 / 339 5792 / 98490 30540
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CELEBRITY
COUNTRY CLUB
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The all in one club
The Celebrity Country Club is an offer from
Suman Motels Ltd, India's largest resort chain;
with 25 resorts spread across the country and another
75 more on the cards.
Situated on the Hyderabad-Vikarabad highway,
this resort is 22 kilometers away from Hyderabad and
15 kilometers from Mehdipatnam.
Visitors can choose to stay in cottages, rooms or tents.
Currently there are 2 cottages and 4 tents. Another
40 rooms are in the offing. The resort offers a range
of indoor and outdoor activities.
The indoor activities include table tennis, billiards,
kids corner, card room, health club, sauna and steam,
jacuzzi, gym, and a conference hall. Besides these,
the resort has a multi-cuisine restaurant that offers
Chinese, Indian and fast food. There is
also a poolside restaurant.
For the more adventurous, the resort offers target
shooting, horse/ camel and elephant rides, water
slide, paddleboat, skating ring, croquet, put-put golf,
beach volley ball, a natural lake and 2 outdoor
swimming pools.
Suman Resorts offers membership to 33 clubs nationwide,
including the Country Club in Hyderabad. The
benefits include entry to all 33 clubs, travel benefits,
super discounts, specialty tours, insurance covers,
business development programme and much more.
Address: Celebrity Country Club, Scope Farms,
On Vikarabad Highway, Moinabad, Hyderabad-500 171
Phone: (08417) 52139.
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THE
NIZAM CLUB
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--------------------------- Memories
of a bygone era
Established in 1884, the Nizam Club was first
hou sed
in the GPO building in Abids and was later
shifted to the Mahboobia Girls' School.
In 1906, the Nizam Club was moved to its current location
in the Public Garden Road. The place was originally
built by Nawab Fakrul-ul-Mulk for the British
legal arbiter who frequented Hyderabad.
Today the club nestles in idyllic splendour in the
heart of Hyderabad. In the span of a century, the club
has developed its own identity and tradition. It has
become synonymous with good Hyderabadi food. The fame
of the club's food can be traced back to a time when
Hussaini, a cook who belonged to the royal palace,
lent a hand at the club kitchen.
Since then young chefs have been trained to prep are
the delicacies that have made the club famous. Though
the club has lost some of its old time glory, the spirit
of a closely-knit family still persists here. Sherwanis
co-exist with blazers and chaste Urdu cuts the air along
with clipped English accents.
The carpeted wooden staircase, the bison-head souvenirs,
the massive chandeliers, the big bronze clock and
the arresting paintings still reflect the ethos
of a bygone era.
Address: Nizam Club, Public Garden Road,
Hyderabad-500 001
Phone: 323 7097
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SECUNDERABAD
CLUB
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Secunderabad Club is ideal for the boosting
of sagging spirits. Established in 1878 i n
the British Residency of the Nizam's State, the club
was initially called the Secunderabad Club Rooms.
It was situated in the area where the Tivoli cinema
hall now stands.
In 1888, the club was rechristened as United Services
Club. It underwent another renaming in 1903 as the
Secunderabad Club, by which name it is known
today. The club stands on a 20-acre site gifted by Salarjung
II to the British.
The architecture of the club is splendid. The club
house used to be the summer residence of Salar Jung
II. Equally impressive are the murals on the walls of
the lounge, done by M.M. Kaye, a distinguished
artist and the author of the bestseller - The Far Pavilionsand
her sister Belts in 1928.
Another special feature of the club is its rare collection
of books. The library has a special section for children.
Among the other facilities it offers are a large swimming
pool, well-maintained tennis and squash courts, as well
as billiards and snooker tables. The club offers good
food, both in an indoor dining room and on the lawns.
The club has an excellent supermarket, and even a petrol
station. In the approximately 120 years of its existence
the Club has undergone a great deal of change. But it
still holds a special place in the hearts of many Hyderabadis
A home away from home is the general sentiment
of the members towards the club.
Address: Secunderabad Club, Near Jubilee
Bus Station, Secunderabad-500 003
Phone: 780 4840
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GOLDEN
TRIANGLE
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------------------------ Non stop fun
 With
a claim "your gateway to Heaven" the Golden
Triangle promises an experience to treasure. Luxury
suites and cozy bedrooms await the tired traveller.
Star attractions here include pool side parties, a discotheque,
a well stocked bar and pool room, gymnasium, Ben
- a hideout for children, horse riding,  tennis,
snooker and an internet café. A conference room for
business tycoons and a restaurant offering Punjabi,
Chinese and Continental Cuisine completes the list.
So take some time off, and foray into the Golden Triangle.
Address: Janmabhoomi Holiday Resorts
(P) Ltd, Plot No 91, "Park Side", Road No 3, Banjara
Hills, Hyderabad- 500 034
Phone: 335 4161, 335 4076, 335 4079.
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