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Exquisite Bidriware must not be missed on any trip to Bidar. The main articles that you can buy here include vases, goblets, candle holders, jewellery boxes, wine decanters and hookahs. Bidriware is the pride of Bidar and is an indigenous handicraft tradition that garners a lot of admiration and appreciation.

Practised on zinc and copper, and inlaid with pure silver or thin sheets, it is a delicate art and remarkably intricate. The main component used for manufacturing is soil, which is primarily acquired from the ruins of Bidar fort and is kept protected from sunlight and rain. The chemicals in this soil are believed to give a lustrous black colour to the products.

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Safari in Honnikeri Reserve

Lying in close proximity to the Vilaspur Lake, the Honnikeri Reserve is part of a rich ecological system that is home to a number of indigenous species. Being just a three hour drive away, this is one of the most exciting weekend getaways from Hyderabad. Travellers can relax while taking a leisurely safari here and spot the spiral horned blackbuck or enjoy bird watching. Interestingly, you can also trail them on foot and watch them gallop into thickets.

You can also see peacocks prancing about and, if you’re lucky, they might just unfold their majestic feathers and awe you with their vibrant glory.

Safari in Honnikeri Reserve

Chaubara Tower

Situated in the centre of Bidar town, this old cylindrical tower is 22 m high. It commands a great view of the entire plateau and was once used as a watchtower. Today, it is an important historical monument and a clock tower.

The word 'chaubara' means a building facing in four directions. It is believed that the tower was built in the pre-Islamic period and follows semi-Islamic architecture. The tower has a circular base, which is 180 ft in circumference and 16 ft high. Small arched enclosures have been built along its lower parts and there is a large clock on top of the tower. The top is accessed by a winding flight of 80 steps. Four rectangular openings make sure that the tower gets enough light and air.

Chaubara Tower

Coracle Ride

A Coracle ride down the serene Vilaspur Lake will add a splash of tradition as well as adventure to your holiday itinerary. A coracle is a bowl-shaped boat covered with canvas and bound with rope, and is among the most primitive modes of water transport.

Coracle Ride

Trekking

There are many trekking opportunities available for sports enthusiasts in Bidar. Trekking uphill to reach the beautiful Bidar Fort is a wonderful experience. The fort lies on the Deccan Plateau at an altitude of 2,200 ft and overlooks the beautiful Manjira river valley, and tourists can get spectacular views from here.

Trekking

Dev Dev Vana

Home to more than 200 medicinal plants, this garden is located on the Hyderabad highway. Spread over an approximate area of 3 sq m, it is a part of Shahpur Forest Reserve and has been developed as an eco-tourism spot. This place makes a great picnic spot, where visitors can relax in sedate surroundings. There are also many swings and slides available for children where they can play freely.

Dev Dev Vana