Lamakaan

Top choice in Hyderabad


This noncommercial 'inclusive cultural space' is an open centre that hosts plays, films, musical events, exhibitions, organic markets and lectures; some events are free. It also has a great Irani cafe, with cheap tea and snacks and free wi-fi. On a lane off Rd No 1.


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