The U-shaped configuration of the hill serves a dual purpose. Not only does it ensure visibility from all sides of the valley, but it also retains sound within the amphitheater, creating an immersive experience.
Raunaq’s H.I.G.H (Highest In Greater Hyderabad), a remarkable yet lesser-known landmark nestled in Jubilee Hills, played host to a heartwarming reunion. Thirty-six alumni from Hyderabad Public School (HPS) gathered on the eve of the institution’s centennial celebration, transforming this man-made hill into a nostalgic meeting point.
The 8-acre hill, owned by H.E. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan, the recently crowned ninth Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, stands as the city’s highest drivable point. It surpasses the height of Birla Mandir’s Naubat Pahad, and also houses the city’s most extensive film facility, where acclaimed films like ‘Rangasthalam’ were brought to life.
“It took me ten years to make the hill. I designed it in a ‘U’ shape to ensure visibility from all sides of the valley. Additionally, the valley contains an amphitheatre with a capacity of 400 people. The U-shaped configuration of the hill also serves the purpose of retaining sound within the amphitheatre,” explained H.E. Nawab Raunaq Yar Khan, who graciously hosted the event.
HPS alumni from the 1970s batch, including Kiran Kumar Reddy, the former Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh, reunited at the highest man-made hillock. The atmosphere was rich with cherished memories, nostalgia, and camaraderie.
Sandeep Nayyar, who returned from the United States for the reunion, shared his sentiments, saying, “Meeting after a long time turns us into children again; age takes a backseat.”
