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1. Ramoji Film City

25 km from city center 1 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Ramoji Film City is certified as the World's largest Film Studio Complex by the Guinness Book of World Records. It is the most famous attraction in Hyderabad. The highlights are the film city tour, Sahas Adventure and holiday carnivals.

2. Hussain Sagar Lake

5 km from city center 2 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located in : Necklace Road

Renowned as Asia's largest artificial lake, Hussain Sagar Lake is one of the most popular tourist attractions located in Hyderabad. The lake itself was commissioned by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah in 1563 and is renowned for its monolith of Lord Buddha that stands right in its centre. Incidentally, this monolith structure is the tallest of its kind in the world!

3. Golconda Fort

9 km from city center 3 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Golconda Fort is a massive fortress whose ruins stand proudly even today displaying the glory of its rich past and some untold sagas of the city's history. It is reputed for being the area where once, the mighty Koh-I-Noor diamond was stored. In the evening, Golconda Fort comes to life with the light and sound show.

4. Charminar

3 km from city center 4 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located in : Old Hyderabad

An identifying feature of the city, Charminar is the most prominent landmark of Hyderabad. It was erected by Quli Qutub Shah to signify the founding of Hyderabad. Everyone coming to the city, definitely visits the Charminar. It is also famous for the market that sprawls around it and is called 'Laad' or 'Chudi' Bazaar.

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5. Thrill City

6 km from city center 5 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Thrill City is a virtual reality amusement park located on Necklace Road near Sanjeeviah Park in Hyderabad. It offers a flying simulator, cricket simulator, bumping cars, a bowling alley, swimming pool, splash coaster and much more. The highlight is the world's largest single platform motion theatre. Thrill City is a fun place to visit for people of all ages.

6. Wonderla

19 km from city center 6 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Wonderla Amusement and Theme Park is the best water park in Hyderabad and one of the best things to do. With more than 43 fun and thrilling rides, it is a fun place for a family outing. The rides are divided into High Thrill Rides, Water Rides, Family Rides and Kids RIdes.

7. Statue of Equality

28 km from city center 7 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

The Statue of Equality is the second tallest sitting statue in the world at its height of 216 ft. Located in Muchintal, Hyderabad, it is a statue of Sri Bhagavad Ramanujacharya, who worked relentlessly to promote equality. It was built to commemorate his 1000th birthday. The highlights are the dancing water show with light and music and the dynamic fountain show (Leela Jala Neerjanam) held daily.

8. GravityZip

18 km from city center 8 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

GravityZip is India’s first indoor sky diving arena. It is located in Gandipet, Hyderabad only a few minutes away from Mehdipatanam Bus Stop. It features the first of its kind indoor skydiving wind tunnel, which is the first in India. It is fun for beginners as well as professionals. The flight package consists of 2 flights of 1-minute duration.

9. Chowmahalla Palace

3 km from city center 9 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

The Chowmahalla Palace of Hyderabad once served as the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad during their reign still retains some of its past splendour. The architecture of the palace is an imposing sight to behold. The facade itself is a delicate artwork of domes, arches, windows and meticulously carved out designs.

10. Shilparamam

14 km from city center 10 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located in : Jubilee Hills

Situated in Madhapur area of Hyderabad, Shilparamam is a traditional crafts village created with the idea to preserve and conserve traditional crafts. The village has been set amidst cascading waterfalls and lush greenery; it has sections designated to depict each region of the country. 

11. Taramati Baradari

11 km from city center 11 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Taramati Baradari is an ancient sarai  (resting place) built during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah. The building is now a cultural complex which has an open-air auditorium for 1600 people, air-cooled theatre which can accommodate 500 people, a banquet hall and a multi-cuisine restaurant.

12. Jala Vihar

6 km from city center 12 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Sprawling over an area of 12.5 acres adjacent to Hussain Lake, Jalvihar is the largest water amusement park in Hyderabad. It also has rain dance, indoor game zone, dry rides and an enormous food court.

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13. Birla Mandir

3 km from city center 13 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

One of the popular attractions in Hyderabad, Birla Mandir is dedicated to the Lord Venkateshwara of Tirumala and is modelled after and is the replica of the idol of Balaji of Tirupati. The temple itself is located at the top of a 280 feet tall hill called the Naubat Pahad that overlooks both, Hyderabad and Secunderabad and is one of the best viewpoints in the city.

14. Nehru Zoological Park

6 km from city center 14 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

With about a 100 species finding habitats here, the Nehru Zoological Park is one of the largest zoos in India. Also known as Hyderabad Zoo, it houses the Indian Rhino, Asiatic Lion, Bengal Tiger, Indian Elephant as well as panthers, pythons, deers, antelopes. The zoo also hosts safaris and educational shows.

15. B.M. Birla Planetarium and Science & Technological Museum

3 km from city center 15 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

A one of its kind planetarium, the Birla Planetarium is one of the most modern planetariums in India. It is most popular for the Sky Show, the theme of which changes each year. The planetarium also houses a museum, science centre, art gallery and dinosaurium.

16. KBR National Park

9 km from city center 16 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located in the Jubilee Hills area of Hyderabad, KBR National Park, or Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Park, also known as Chiran Fort Palace is a world-famous national park. Boasting of picturesque beauty and a wide variety of flora, fauna and avifauna.

17. Snow World Hyderabad

3 km from city center 17 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

The Snow World of Hyderabad is the world's biggest and the first snow-themed park in India. With snow fall produced of mineral water, it is a popular attraction to be visited with kids. It offers activities like ice skating, ice boarding, snow slides with bumping-car, toboggan rides and many more.

18. Hyd Selfie Museum

22 km from city center 18 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Situated at Shamirpet, Hyderabad, Hyd Selfie Museum is India's first selfie museum with more than 20 interactive sets to click selfies and photographs. You can run your imagination free in the millionaire bedroom, jump in the colourful ball pit, pose in everyone’s childhood favourite barbie’s box, go back to the 19th century in the London telephone booth or the retro cassette set, or click a coveted photo in the donut wall set.

19. Salar Jung Museum

2 km from city center 19 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

The Salar Jung Museum is located at Darushifa, on the southern bank of the Musi River, in Hyderabad. This is one of the three national museums in the country. The collection of museum was sourced from the property of Salar Jung Family and it has a myriad collection of paintings, sculptures, carvings, manuscripts etc.

20. Qutub Shahi Tombs

10 km from city center 20 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located in the Ibrahim Bagh, Qutub Shahi Tombs are a group of small and big mosques and tombs built by the rulers of the Qutub Shah dynasty. The tombs are all built on a raised platform and have a dome-shaped structure. The little tombs are single-storeyed while the bigger ones are double storeyed.

21. Irani Cafes

21 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Irani tea is the Hyderabadi drink and is often served with Osmania biscuits. The Irani cafes in Hyderabad are the city’s cultural centre. Around 30 Irani Cafes in Hyderabad are located in the stretch between Sarojini Devi Road and Shah Ali Banda. Nimrah Cafe and Bakery in Ghanzi Bazaar, Shah Ghouse Restaurant at Shah Ali Banda and Farasha Irani Café near Mecca Museum are popular destinations.

22. Lumbini Park

3 km from city center 22 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Lumbini Park is a gorgeous urban park named after Lumbini of Nepal. Located alongside Hussain Sagar, the park has an artificial water tank. A huge statue of Lord Buddha is installed in the tank which can be reached through paddle boats. The park also holds musical fountain shows.

23. Laad Bazaar

3 km from city center 23 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Laad Bazaar is a famous and historic market known for its shopping souvenirs and bangles. Located adjacent to Charminar, it is one of the oldest markets in Hyderabad. There are more than 150 workshops located here that produce some of the finest bangles called lac bangles. 

24. Inorbit Mall

12 km from city center 24 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located in the Madhapur area in Hyderabad, Inorbit Mall is a massive mall replete with big brand stores, food chains, local eateries and game zone. The mall also has an enormous parking and a huge movie theatre.

25. IKEA Hyderabad

13 km from city center 25 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

IKEA is a global leader in home furnishing, and the IKEA in HITEC city, Hyderabad, was the very first location in India. It is affordable furniture, and home essentials shopping mall spread across 13 acres. Ikea has on display more than 7500 products, including home furnishing. Being the only store in India, it has become a popular place to visit in Hyderabad.

26. Hyderabadi Pearl Shopping

26 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is often referred to as the City of Pearls for its wide variety and high quality of pearls. Pathergatti and Laad Bazaar are historical locations for purchasing pearls and are crowded with hundreds of stores that offer both singular pearls and pearl jewellery. They offer a variety of pearls such as Tahitian, Freshwater and South Sea Pearls.

27. Sarath City Mall

27 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Sarath City Mall is the largest mall in Hyderabad located in Kondapur. It is the best destination in the city for shopping, food and other fun activities. The theatres in AMB Cinemas come with incredibly comfortable recliner seats. There is also a gaming arcade known as Tridom which is filled with fun games for every age group. It also has a trampoline park and its own adventure room! Ski Capital is a unique location filled with snow slopes that you can ski down, play with friends and make snowmen in. You can take an Uber, Taxi or Ola to the mall.

28. Durgam Cheruvu Bride

11 km from city center 28 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

The Durgam Cheruvu Bridge is a beautiful cable bridge stretching between Jubilee Hills and the Financial District. It is the longest bridge in Hyderabad and perfect for a night drive when the bridge lights up brilliantly. The bridge is adorned with walking and cycling ramps as well. This allows visitors to stop and look out over the Durgam Cheruvu lake which acts as its namesake. It is located near the Inorbit Mall in Madhupur which is a popular shopping destination as well.

29. Hyderabad Botanical Garden

16 km from city center 29 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Situated in the Hi-Tech city, around 16 kms from the city centre of Hyderabad, Hyderabad Botanical Garden is a major attraction of the city. The park boasts of a rich variety of plants, shrubs, trees, flowering plants and medicinal herbs. In addition to that, several meandering water ways and fountains add to the charm of the place.

30. Taj Falaknuma Palace

6 km from city center 30 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Taj Falaknuma Palace is perched around 2000 metres above the city of Hyderabad. Once the royal residence of Nizam- probably the richest man in the world, the palace has now been converted into a five-star luxury heritage hotel.

31. Mount Opera Theme Park Resort

6 km from city center 31 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

With a startling amount of choices available on amusement rides, from Ferris wheel to Columbus, the Mount Opera Theme Park resort are ideal for a day full of enjoyment and excitement. They also have a few eccentric ones like the Jumping Frogs, Thrillarium and the Alien Planet.

32. Necklace Road

6 km from city center 32 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Necklace Road is a long boulevard that encircles Hyderabad’s Tank Bund, resembling a glittering necklace. Tank Bund consists of the beautiful Hussain Sagar Lake with a giant monolithic statue of Gautama Buddha. Lined with beautiful green gardens, eat streets and local shopping, it is a popular picnic spot.

33. Food in Hyderabad

33 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

When you are in Hyderabad, you are bound to try out the very famous Hyderabadi Biryani that comes along with a curry and raita. It is one of the top things to do in Hyderabad and it comes with mutton, chicken and even with vegetables (for all you vegetarians).

34. Himayat Sagar Lake

20 km from city center 34 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Himayat Sagar Lake is named after one of the last Princes of Hyderabad, Himayat Ali Khan. It is an artificial lake and lies parallel to Osman Sagar Lake. The scenic beauty of the lake cannot be overstated. Along with people, it also attracts a wide variety of birds. It is a perfect location to hike and explore nature. The road encircling the lake is perfect for a drive with a view of the sunrise or the sunset.

35. NTR Gardens

4 km from city center 35 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located adjacent to the Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad, NTR Gardens is a tiny but gorgeous park dotted with brightly coloured plants and tall trees. Boasting of well-groomed landscaping, ornate lamp posts and brilliant water fountains, the NTR Gardens park also has a souvenir shop, toy train, freefall, restaurants and variety of fun activities.

36. Ratnalyam Temple

28 km from city center 36 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located on the outskirts of Hyderabad, the Ratnalayam Temple is the seat of Lord Venkatesha and his consorts, Goddess Padmavati and Goddess Andal. It also contains temples devoted to Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman and Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Devi. It is famous for the fountains devoted to scenes from mythology such as the one of Lord Vishnu resting on adhishesha along with his wives. You can take a taxi, Ola or Uber from any part of the city to this temple.

37. Shilparamam Uppal

7 km from city center 37 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Shilparamam Uppal, also called Mini Shilparamam, is a handicraft flea market and a village themed entertainment park. Spanning nearly 8 acres on the banks of river Musi in Hyderabad, it is a centre of the arts. It has handicraft and handloom stalls, and many photo spots such as an artificial waterfall and a food court.

38. Chilkur Balaji Temple

20 km from city center 38 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Chilkur Balaji Temple is situated in the picturesque village of Chilkur, about 30kms from Hyderabad. It is also called the VISA Temple because it is believed that paying your obeisance to the presiding deity, Lord Balaji Venkateswara, along with Sridevi and Bhoodev can grant your wishes of gaining a USA Visa!

39. Iskcon Hyderabad

1 km from city center 39 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

ISKON temple of Hyderabad is located in the Nampally region. The main deity in the temple is Lord Krishna. One can also see idols of Sri Gaura-Nitai, Sri Jagannatha Baladeva-Subhadra and Sri Radha Madana-Mohana. 

40. Tank Bund

3 km from city center 40 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Tank Bund is a road that stretches between Hyderabad and Secunderabad, connecting the two major cities. It borders the Hussain Sagar Lake on one end which contains the famous monolith of Gautam Buddha in the middle. The view of the lake is breathtaking at night when the statue lights up. It is popular for night drives and the many parks and gardens that border Tank Bund makes for popular picnic spots.

41. Forum Sujana Mall

15 km from city center 41 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located in Kukatpally in Hyderabad, Forum Sujana Mall is a shopping mall mostly popular for the launching of its big brand store- Zara.

42. Sanjeevaiah Park

5 km from city center 42 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Spread over 92 acres on land on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake, Sanjeevaiah Park is dedicated to the former President of India Dr Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy. Replete with lush green trees, flowering shrubs, fountains and glossy grass lawns, the park is the perfect place to rewind and rejuvenate from the daily routined life.

43. Mecca Masjid

3 km from city center 43 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad is one of the oldest and largest mosques in the city. The bricks used here are believed to be from Mecca, and hence the name. Its interiors are a testament to the grandeur of the rulers of the Quli dynasty.

44. Sudha Cars Museum

5 km from city center 44 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Sudha Cars Museum is a private museum established in 2010 by Kanyaboyina Sudhakar who displayed hand made cars created by him. All cars have been personally designed to look like everyday objects.

45. Purani Haveli

2 km from city center 45 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Originally built to serve as the home to the Peshwa of Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, Mir Momen, Purani Haveli is converted into a museum known for its remarkable exhibits of artwork and talent. It houses a fascinating collection of items gifted to Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad.

46. Amaravathi

9 km from city center 46 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

It is famous for its Amareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the famous Pancharamas.

47. Durgam Cheruvu

11 km from city center 47 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Durgam Cheruvu is a serene and picturesque lake which once served as a water source for the Golconda fort. It is a lively and vibrant spot for pedal boating, camping, and trekking. The historical lake is also popular for its sunrise and sunset views.

48. Paigah Tombs

5 km from city center 48 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Located in the suburbs of Pisal Banda in Hyderabad, Paigah Tombs are a group of tombs of the Paigah royal family. Although now in a derelict and dilapidated state, the Paigah Tombs still boast of striking architecture and marvellously carved marble panels.

49. Sanghi Temple

24 km from city center 49 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Said to be a replica of the Tirumala Temple, the Sanghi Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Venkateswara. It situated about 35 kms from Hyderabad in Sanghi Nagar. Perched atop the Parmanand Giri Hill, it has a magnificent gopuram and boasts of marvellous architecture. 

50. GVK One Mall

6 km from city center 50 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

GVK One is a gigantic shopping mall situated in Banjara Hills area of Hyderabad. The highlight of the mall is the massive Shoppers Stop outlet sprawling over three floors.

51. Aero Plaza Hyderabad Airport

13 km from city center 51 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

The Aeroplaza is located within the main terminal of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and is a hub for all things food. It has many restaurants from fast-food joints to breweries and pubs like Buffalo Wild Wings, Barley & Grapes and Sip of Sky. It has become a popular nightlife spot in Hyderabad as most of the eateries are open till late at night.

52. Buddha Statue Hyderabad

13 km from city center 52 out of 102 Places To Visit in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is home to the world’s tallest Buddha Monolith erected on Gibraltar Rock in the middle of Lake Hussain Sagar. It is made of solid granite rock found in the nearby mountains and was sanctified by the Dalai Lama in 2006. It is close to the Lakdi Ka Pul metro station and the best time to visit is in the evening when the statue is lit up in beautiful colours. Boating and other water-based activities like jet skiing and parasailing are also available.

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22. Jalavihar Water Park

23. KBR National Park

24. Qutb Shahi Tombs

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Steeped in history, thronged with people and buzzing with commerce, the Old City of Hyderabad is one of India's most evocative ancient quarters. Exploring the lanes of this district, with its chai shops and spice merchants, you'll encounter a teeming urban masala of colour and commerce. Looming over the Old City is some of Islamic India's most impressive architecture, in varying states of repair. Most visitors concentrate their time in this area, though the magnificent Golconda Fort should not be missed either.

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Golconda Fort

Hyderabad's most impressive sight, this monumental fort lies on the western edge of town. In the 16th century the Qutb Shahs made Golconda a fortified…

Hyderabad’s principal landmark and city symbol was built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 to commemorate the founding of Hyderabad and the end of…

Qutb Shahi Tombs

The subject of one of India's most ambitious heritage projects, these magnificent domed granite tombs form part of a huge archaeological park that is…

Chowmahalla Palace

This opulent 18th- and 19th-century palace compound, the main residence of several nizams, comprises several grandiose buildings and four garden…

Paigah Tombs

The aristocratic Paigah family, purportedly descendants of the second Caliph of Islam, were fierce loyalists of the nizams, serving as statespeople,…

Dargah Yousufain Sharifain

This is perhaps the most famous dargah (Sufi shrine) in Hyderabad, the resting place of two Sufi saints. Qawwali singers and musicians gather here every…

This noncommercial 'inclusive cultural space' is an open centre that hosts plays, films, musical events, exhibitions, organic markets and lectures; some…

HEH The Nizam’s Museum

The Purani Haveli was a home of the sixth nizam, Mahbub Ali Khan (r 1869–1911). He was rumoured to have never worn the same thing twice: hence the 54m…

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• 1 Districts
• 2.1 History
• 2.2 Culture and attitudes
• 2.3 Orientation
• 2.4 Climate
• 4.1 By plane
• 4.2 By train
• 5.1 By metro
• 5.2 By train
• 5.4 By autorickshaw
• 5.5 By taxi
• 5.7 On foot
• 6.1 Monuments
• 6.2 Museums and galleries
• 6.5 Ramoji Film City
• 10.1 Restaurants
• 10.2 Budget
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Hyderabad, ( Telugu : హైదరాబాదు, Urdu : حیدرآباد Haidarābād , Hindi : हैदराबाद Haidarābād ), also known as the Pearl City, is the capital of Telangana in Southern India . Secunderabad , 8 km away, is its twin city. Though at one point the twins were two different cities, relentless urbanisation has meant that they are now conjoined into one metropolis, called Greater Hyderabad .

Located on the hot and dry Deccan Plateau , Hyderabad is a city replete with history and tradition, It now competes with Bangalore and Chennai for the crown of India's IT capital; Microsoft and Google have their India headquarters here.

Districts [ edit ]

Administratively, Hyderabad is divided into six zones - North, North-East, South, East, West and Central. This article follows these zones, except that the Old City has an article of its own (separate from the South Zone). Locals rarely refer to these zones, but rather to one of dozens of neighbourhoods of which the city is made up.

Understand [ edit ]

If you are visiting Hyderabad on business, it is easy to miss the 400-year-old Hyderabad. The city that immediately hits the eye is a sprawling metropolis of shopping malls and office buildings with glass facades.

The magnificent "old city" that was once the seat of the Nizam, the ruler of the largest and the most opulent "princely state", and the twin city of Secunderabad where the British maintained a cantonment to keep the army within striking distance of the Nizam can be seen only if you take the time out to see them.

Hyderabad's many epithets include the City of Pearls , the City of Nawabs , the Biryani City and, because of its high-tech industries, Cyberabad .

History [ edit ]

In the 10th century, the kings of the Kakatiya dynasty built the fortress of Golconda about 10 km to the west of what is now old city. Over the next few centuries, the fort became a major centre of diamond trade fed by the mines of Kollur , so much so that the word "Golconda" became synonymous with great wealth. The fort changed hands many times before it came under the control of Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk in 1463. He had quelled rebellion in the Telangana region and was appointed the subedar , or administrator of the region by the Bahmani sultan as a result. By 1518, he had become independent from the sultan, declared himself the Sultan under the name "Quli Qutb Shah" and established the Qutb Shahi dynasty . His son Ibrahim constructed the Hussain Sagar Lake in 1563, and in 1589, his grandson Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah moved his capital from the fort to present-day Old City due to water shortages at the old location. In 1591, he ordered the construction of the Charminar, reportedly in gratitude to Allah for stopping a plague epidemic before it could do too much damage.

The name "Hyderabad" reportedly had its origins in an affair between Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah and a local Telugu courtesan named Bhagmati. He named the city Bhagyanagar after her, and after she converted to Islam and took on the name of "Hyder Mahal", he named the city Hyderabad. Hyderabad was built on a grid plan with help from Iranian architects. French traveller Jean-Baptiste Tavernier favourably compared Hyderabad to Orleans.

The Qutb Shahi dynasty lasted till 1687, when the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb defeated the sultanate and took over Hyderabad. He appointed a governor to rule the region and granted him the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk. However, Mughal rule was short-lived and in 1724, the Nizam Asaf Jah I gained independence from a declining Mughal empire. Legend has it that while on a hunting expedition, he met a holy man who offered him some kulchas (flatbreads) and asked him to eat as much as he could. Asaf Jah ate only seven, and the holy man prophesied that his dynasty would last for seven generations. Sure enough, the seventh ruler in the dynasty was the last. In honour of the legend, the flag of the Nizams featured a kulcha .

Around 1763, Asif Jah II, defeated by the Marathas and threatened by Tipu Sultan of Mysore , entered into a subsidiary alliance with a British. Hyderabad state became a protectorate of the British. The British maintained their army in nearby Secunderabad to protect the Nizam and to ensure that he did not get up to any mischief. Under the Nizam, the Hyderabad state was the largest princely state in the country, and the only one that issued its own currency. In the 1930s Time magazine rated the Nizam the richest man in the world. In 1947, India gained independence. The seventh Nizam was reluctant to cede his principality to the new state, preferring Pakistan instead. India sent in its troops and the holy man's prophecy was fulfilled on 17 September 1948 when the state of Hyderabad was merged with India.

In 1956, Telugu-speaking areas, which used to be split between the states of Hyderabad and Madras, were consolidated into the state of Andhra Pradesh with the city of Hyderabad as its capital. The new capital's administrative buildings were constructed in the "new city", between the "old city" (as the Nizam's city came to be called) and Secunderabad. In 2014, in response to a long-standing demand, the region of Telangana which, roughly speaking, was the Telugu-speaking part of the Nizam's old dominion, was carved out of Andhra Pradesh. Telangana retained Hyderabad as its capital while in 2016-7 the capital of Andhra Pradesh was moved to Amaravati .

Culture and attitudes [ edit ]

In many senses, Hyderabad is the meeting ground between North and South India . The city has a culture that is distinct from the rest of Telangana , showing Islamic influences and a courtly presence imparted from its period as the capital of the Nizamate. This is more evident in the old city. The new city resembles many provincial state capitals in India. Secunderabad is more cosmopolitan, as the cantonment area is in this part of the city.

Due to an influx of young men and women from various parts of the country, Hyderabad's culture and attitudes have taken a turn towards "modernity". However, the city is still a deeply conservative place, so dress appropriately, especially in the old city.

Orientation [ edit ]

Two important water bodies, the Musi River and the Hussain Sagar Lake , define Hyderabad's geography. They also influenced the city's history, as the availability of Musi's water was the reason the city was built where it was.

The Musi River flows from the west to the east. The Old City was established on the south bank of Hyderabad in the 16th century. The crowded bylanes of Old City are steeped in history and home to many of the monuments that hark back to the glory days of the Nizam. The Hussain Sagar Lake, built in 1563, is an artificial lake fed by the Musi River. Secunderabad , a few kilometres north of Hussain Sagar, is an army base that was established by the British. It continues to serve that function today for the Indian Army. The region between the Musi and Hussain Sagar Lake is the new city centre, constructed after independence. The western part of the city is the newest one. It contains the HITEC City, built in the 1990s to house the IT industry.

Climate [ edit ]

Hyderabad has a tropical climate. The best time to visit the city is from mid-November to mid-February. Temperatures are mild with abundant sunshine during this time and average temperatures range from a low of 15°C (59°F) to a high of 29°C (85°F).

March to June is hot and dry with occasional thunderstorms. Highs can reach 45°C (113°F) or more and a lack of air-conditioning can make it feel very uncomfortable. July, August, September and October can be quite warm and humid. Low pressure systems from the Bay of Bengal during the monsoon season can cause heavy rain for days.

Talk [ edit ]

Telugu is the most widely spoken language. A variant of Urdu called Deccani or Dakhani, which originated in the courts and military encampments of the Islamic rulers of the Deccan, is spoken by Muslim residents and is especially prominent in the Old City and surrounding areas. In the newer parts of the city, you are more likely to hear Hindi than Urdu. English is also widely understood, if somewhat less widely spoken. You can manage with just English if you are staying at an upscale hotel and are being driven around by a hired driver. English signs are common.

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ].

As you would expect from a major international airport, there is good domestic as well as international connectivity from many locations. It is far from the city, and with the exception of Novotel, there aren't any good hotels close by. Road connectivity to the city is excellent, though. The Nehru Outer Ring Road Expressway connects to the airport - take exit 16. The P V Narasimha Rao Expressway connects the airport with Mehdipattnam in South Hyderabad.

There are multiple options to get into the city.

The Pushpak - Airport Liner [dead link] , an air-conditioned bus service operated by the Telangana government, goes to various designated points - Secunderabad (Jubilee Bus Station), Miyapur, BHEL and the Mahatma Gandhi Bus terminal (Imlibun) near Charminar. These routes cover most major areas of the city. The airport website has detailed information about pickup and stop points, along with timings. Tickets cost between ₹106 and ₹265 depending on the bus stop. The frequency of the buses is 10-40 minutes depending on time of the day and route.

Meru and Sky cabs are the two metered cab services approved by the airport @ ₹20/km. You can book your rides at counters in the airport departure area and they are available just after exiting the terminal building. The two major app-based ride-hailing services, Ola and Uber , are also available. You can book your ride using the app at the baggage carousel, walk into the designated area where the cabs are waiting and get into any that is available.

There is a pre-paid taxi counter operated by the Hyderabad Traffic Police. That is also a good option. Another pre-paid option, available only for women, is the She Cab , a government service that features cabs driven only by women drivers. You can avail yourself of this service as long as at least one of the passengers is a woman. Beware of taxi soliciting touts at the airport greeting area; they will try to charge exorbitant rates.

There are other counters where you can hire a taxi. These may be on the more expensive side, but the cars will be more luxurious.

By train [ edit ]

Secunderabad in Hyderabad is the headquarters of the South Central Railway (SCR) zone of the Indian Railways . It is an important junction with connectivity to many parts of India.

Destinations include:

• New Delhi (toward north via Nagpur , Bhopal , Jhansi , Agra , 1677 km, 26-29 hr)
• Chennai (toward south via Vijayawada , Warangal , Nellore , 790 km, ~14 hr)
• Mumbai (toward west via Solapur , Pune . 790 km, 14 hr)
• Kolkata ( Howrah ) (toward east via Vijayawada , Visakhapatnam , Bhubaneswar , 1592 km, over 30 hours)
• Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum; toward south-southwest via Nellore , Tirupati , Chittoor , Katpadi, Tiruppur , Coimbatore , Thrissur , Ernakulam , Kottayam , Kollam 1568 km, 30½ hr)

From these major railway stations, you can easily get connected buses or taxis which will take you to the destination of your choice. There are no interchanges to transfer to the MMTS or metro lines, however.

By car [ edit ]

Hyderabad lies on the North-South Corridor, the national highway NH44 that runs from Srinagar to Kochi . This highway is excellent, and will take you to Bangalore , 560 km away, in hours. It is 752 km from Chennai (using highways NH65 and NH16) and 800 km from Mumbai (NH65 till Pune and the expressway to Mumbai).

By bus [ edit ]

Hyderabad is well-connected to all parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, most parts of southern India, Maharashtra , Chhattisgarh and Odisha . Connectivity to some cities of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh is also available. It is served by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) run by the Telangana government, government bus services of neighbouring states, and multiple private services. There are two major bus terminals:

• 17.37848 78.48453 5 MGBS Bus Station ( Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station or Imliban or Gowliguda Bus-Station ), ☏ +91 40 24614406 , +91 99 59226257 (inquiry counter), +91 40 24613955 (ticket reservation office) , toll-free: +91 1 800 200 4599 (24/7 Customer Support) . With 84 bus bays side-by-side, this large bus station is a local landmark. ( updated Oct 2020 )
• 17.44776 78.49806 6 JBS (Jubilee Bus Station) , ☏ +91 40 27802203 . In Secunderabad. TSRTC runs direct air-conditioned coaches to Mumbai, Bengaluru ( Bangalore ) and Chennai. ( updated Oct 2020 )

Private bus services which provide decent to excellent services to major cities are Orange Travels, Kaveri Travels and many more. They can be easily found using online services like Redbus Myticketbuddy [dead link] Railyatri who also provide details of other services and amenities provided. The advantage with private services is that they may serve cities that government bus services do not. Secondly, they provide pick-up and drops from many locations all over the city, unlike government services that start from and end at designated bus terminals only. Important private travel hubs are KPHB Colony, Lakdi-Ka-Pool, Paradise centre in Secunderabad and Dilsukhnagar. .

Get around [ edit ]

Hyderabad's public transport options have been increasing over the years. It has an overcrowded bus network, and a rudimentary local train network. In the past 5 years, it has got its own elevated metro rail service that provides fast and cheap connectivity to some areas.

The ubiquitous yellow and black auto-rickshaws have now been supplemented by the app-based taxi services that provide fairly good service all over the city. Driving yourself around the city may be an excellent option or a terrible choice depending on which areas you want to go to, and how comfortable you are with other people driving like utter lunatics.

By metro [ edit ]

Trains run at every 4 minutes from early morning to late in the night, although as of October 2020, due to COVID conditions, the timings are 07:00-21:00.

The trains run on an elevated corridor. Ticketing and platforms are above ground level. Lifts from street level are available at all stations. Many stations have escalators as well. You can buy single journey tickets or reloadable cards. Ticket vending machines are available but may not work reliably.

Parking is available in most stations, but car parking is likely to be inadequate during rush hours. Bike parking is more available. A couple of stations have shopping malls with adequate parking areas attached to them. The metro has a tie-up with Ola, which has installed kiosks at all stations to easily order a cab to get you to your destination.

Ticket prices start from ₹10, while ₹60 will take you from one end of the city to another.

Signage at the stations and the trains is quite good and is available in all three languages including English. Announcements in the trains are clear and helpful, and overall, the travel experience is a pleasant one.

The metro has three lines: Red, Blue and Green connecting 57 stations.

• The Red Line starts from Miyapur in North Hyderabad, goes via Central and Old City and terminates at L B Nagar in East Hyderabad.
• The Blue Line supports West Hyderabad, Secunderabad and East Hyderabad. It starts at Raidurg at HITEC City, and ends at Nagole.
• The Green Line connects Secunderabad and the Old City, starting at Jubilee Bus Station and terminates at the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS).

Ameerpet, Parade Ground and MGBS are the interchanges where easy transfers between lines are available.

The Multi-Modal Transport System, or MMTS, is the result of Hyderabad's earlier attempt to set up a local-train network. It serves only a few places in Hyderabad. The peak frequency is about every 10 minutes and the frequency is much less during off-peak hours and on Sundays (see schedule ). It is a fast way of travel to the few stations it covers, and the cheapest option as well. You are advised to take the first class if you don't fancy travelling in packed trains. Daily, monthly and quarterly passes are also available at the MMTS stations.

Hyderabad has good local bus connectivity run by TSRTC . Most buses start at the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Terminus more commonly known as Imlibun. Apart from normal local buses, you have a choice of Metro Express and Metro Deluxe aka Veera. Local buses tend to get extremely overcrowded and traveling on the footboard of a bus is very common.

The routes displayed on buses are normally shown in at least two languages, one of which is English. The best way to get to a location by bus would be to get to a bus stop and ask people waiting there. You could also get into a bus going in your direction and ask the conductor for help.

• 17.37 78.52528 2 Dilsukhnagar Bus Depot , Santhoshi Maatha Temple Rd, Krishna Nagar, Dilsukhnagar .  
• 17.3844 78.4845 3 Koti Bus Depot , Turrebaz Khan Rd, Esamiya Bazaar .  

By autorickshaw [ edit ]

Autorickshaws in Hyderabad should be metered, though it can be difficult to find an auto-rickshaw driver who ever agrees to a metered fare. You will have to negotiate a fare with the driver before your journey. The traffic police can be helpful and will help engage an Auto with metered fare. Keep extra change with you since most of the auto drivers will claim that they don't have change, even if they have. If you have a choice opt for a prepaid auto which are available at some places. The app-based taxi services, Ola and Uber, also have the option of calling for an auto. You can try your luck with them, but in general, they aren't an improvement over hailing the autos off the street.

Autos can carry a maximum of 3 passengers excluding the driver, but it is common to find them being overloaded to carry up to six passengers. The minimum fare is ₹20 which covers the first 1.6 km. Each additional km is another ₹11. There are also shared 8 seater Maxi Vans available to and from the suburbs to a main location of the city. Fares are mostly ₹2 more than bus fares, but are more comfortable and fast for short distances up to 5 km. Fix the fare before you step in.

Sometimes, auto drivers act as touts for tourist shops, and may want you to check out pearl shops in exchange for a lower fare. They are okay if you don't buy anything from these shops as long as you visit for 10 minutes. However, the pearl shops are notorious for persuasive sales tactics and they won't let you out easily. So pay the complete fare to auto drivers instead of being diverted to one.

Auto drivers get some per cent of the entry fees (around ₹10) if they take you to the places like Chow Mahalla or Salarjung museum for free. If you are around these areas get into some auto instead of walking down and ask them to drop you there.

By taxi [ edit ]

Taxis cannot be hailed off the street, but using the two major mobile app based providers, Ola or Uber , comes close. Coverage and availability is good. The apps do a decent job of showing cab availability and your expected wait time. Relying on just these two, keeping your schedule flexible and ordering the cabs when you need them is a feasible way of travelling around Hyderabad as long as you are prepared for the occasional frustration. During peak hours, you may have to deal with surge pricing, drivers cancelling on you and long wait times. You can also schedule your ride with them, and you are advised to do so if you have a fight or bus to catch.

If you want more certainty, you can hire a car with a driver who will stay with you for a specified period. There are many options to choose from, and many of these listed operators also offer short term flexible rides. Check their websites or call their call centres.

Hyderabad has an underdeveloped road system, leading to traffic jams during rush hours. The 160-km-long Nehru Outer Ring Road expressway, commonly called the ORR, circles the city, and may be faster than driving straight through the city. The P V Narasimha Rao Expressway, fully elevated, serves South Hyderabad and the airport and is a great way of bypassing the crowded Old City. There is also an Inner Ring Road connecting Central, South and East Hyderabad. These roads are helping take some pressure of NH65 and NH44 that, in addition to being national highways, also happen to serve as the arterial roads of the city. Several modern flyovers now link the arterial roads.

Like elsewhere in India, driving is "exciting" in Hyderabad. You find cycles, motor cycles, rickshaws, hand carts, autos, share autos, mini trucks, buses and vestibule buses jostling along. There are long stretches of roads passing through thickly populated areas that have no median breaks, so vehicles, including motorbikes and cars, simply drive on the wrong side of the road.

On foot [ edit ]

Hyderabad is not a walkable city. It lacks good quality footpaths. The ones that exist are encroached upon by hawkers, shops, garbage or by motorcyclists trying to beat the traffic. As in any other Indian city, crossing the road is a nightmare. An urban renewal initiative aimed at improving its infrastructure has been in progress for a few years. The good news is that some attention is being paid to construction of footpaths and foot over bridges. This is especially true around metro stations (and note that metro stations can be used to cross the road).

The bad news is that this has not solved the problem of encroachment, and the ongoing construction has made things worse in the process of making it better. The exceptions to the rule of poor quality pavements are the upscale areas like Banjara Hills, where walking is enjoyable. That said, the weather in Hyderabad makes walking a pleasant experience outside of the torrid summer months.

The Old City is composed of a maze of disorienting alleyways that expand outward from the Charminar. Getting lost in the markets (where you can buy anything from hand-sequined saris to freshly slaughtered goats) and alleyways in the Old City can make for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. The famous Chudi Bazaar (Lad Bazaar) across from the Charminar is a chaotic tumble of goods, people, animals and vehicles, and is navigated quickly on foot. The Chowmahalla palace and the Mecca Masjid are easily accessed from the Charminar. Necklace Road, Sultan Bazar (Koti) and Abids are worth taking some time to wander around.

See [ edit ]

As you would expect from a city with a rich heritage, Hyderabad has many historical monuments , but there is much more to see. While the specific attractions are on the district pages, here is a quick rundown of attractions to visit and where they are located:

Monuments [ edit ]

By Indian standards, Hyderabad's monuments are not very old, which means that they are better preserved. Many of the attractions including the iconic Char Minar are in Old City and the surrounding southern Hyderabad , albeit the even older Golconda fort is in central Hyderabad . In central Hyderabad, you find some of the major attractions built after independence, such as the Buddha Statue located on an island in the midst of the Hussain Sagar Lake, and the Birla Temple.

Museums and galleries [ edit ]

Hyderabad offers a feast for history buffs. It has many museums and palaces displaying historical objects collected by the Nizams or their aristocrats, the most recognizable among them being the Salar Jung Museum . The Chowmahalla and the Falak Numa palaces, both under private ownership, have artefacts, photographs and memorabilia from the times of the Nizams, and there is a Nizam's museum as well. All of these are in Old City.

The Banjara Hills area has some art galleries including the State Gallery of Art.

Lakes [ edit ]

There are quite a few artificial lakes and water bodies in and around Hyderabad, built over the past few centuries to alleviate the water shortage. Hussain Sagar, located as it is in the centre of the city, is a major waterfront attraction, surrounded by parks, statues and monuments. Durgam Cheruvu which opened in 2019, is a natural lake and worth a visit. Osman Sagar and Mir Alam tank are also worth a mention. There are many others in and around the city in varying states of upkeep.

Parks [ edit ]

Hyderabad certainly does not lack green spaces. The Nehru Zoological Park in southern Hyderabad has a decent collection of animals and birds. The Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (KBR Park) spread over 1.6 sq km between Jubilee and Banjara hills serves as a green lung to the city, with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Around Hussain Sagar Lake you will find many gardens and amusement parks, the largest among them being NTR Gardens and Sanjeevaiah Park. Around Hi tec city, Botanical Gardens, Biodiversity Park and Shilparamam are worth visiting.

Ramoji Film City [ edit ]

Ramoji Film City near Hyderabad is a destination that does not easily fit into any of the other categories. The world's largest film studio and also a theme park modelled on Universal Studios. Many Telugu and Hindi films are produced here. Tourists can tour the studios or enjoy the many attractions and rides. There are two hotels if you are inclined to stay. No trip to Hyderabad is complete without a visit to nearby Ramoji, and there are many who visit it only to make a trip here.

Do [ edit ]

Many resorts and amusement parks offer adventure sports, watersports and other rides. While some are located within the city, most are found on the outskirts.

• Heritage walk , Char Minar . 07:00-09:00 every Su and 2nd Sa . They are organized by the AP tourism department and led by a knowledgeable guide and Tourist Police. There are several types of walks: one that ends at Chowmohalla palace, and another that ends at Badshahi Ashoorkhana. Bonus: breakfast served too. It's probably better to call beforehand and confirm which walk is operating. Ticket price is ₹50 per head and can be bought at Char Minar on the spot .  
• Friends of Snakes Society , ☏ +91 83 74233366-77-88 . For reptile conservation work and field trips.  
• Hatsclub Hyderabad Adventure & Trekker’s club ( HAT’s ), ☏ +91 7799096396 , [email protected] . Active and well-organised trekker’s group organising out of the Hyderabad area. It makes an effort to be as inclusive as possible by offering adventure treks at all levels, from bouldering and trekking to birdwatching and exploring wilderness.  

Learn [ edit ]

Buy [ edit ].

Supermarkets in Hyderabad include Spencer's , Big Bazaar [dead link] , Heritage Fresh , Ikea [1] , Metro Cash & Carry, Reliance Fresh , D Mart, Monarch Ergo [dead link] lulu, Ratnadeep , Ushodaya and others. Most of them have multiple locations.

Eat [ edit ]

No visit to Hyderabad would be complete without sampling its unique cuisine, a rich blend of royal Mughlai flavours, Nizams special, and spice-up culinary traditions of South India such as: Hyderabadi biryani, pathar-ka-ghosht, nahari, haleem, double-ka-meetha, khubani-ka-meetha, seviyon-ka-meetha and kheer.

A popular dish of Hyderabad is biryani . It is prepared with a blending of Mughal kitchen and the style of cooking practised by the Nizams. Hyderabadi biryani has a distinct aroma. Garnished with pudina, fried onion & boiled eggs. Mostly it is served with dahi-ki-chutney and mirchi-ka-salan. Biryani was traditionally made with goat meat, but in modern times it has many variants like lamb biryani, chicken biryani, biryani khaam, biryani zard or zafrani or the most exotic of all joban malti biryani in which mutton, partridges and quails were cooked with rice.

There are many stories about biryani. One of them says, in 1398 legend Turk-Mongol conqueror Timur brought a pot full of rice to feed this army.

Culinary delicacies of Hyderabad include:

• Hyderabadi dum biryani . Dum refers to the baking process and basmati rice and meat or vegetables are mixed in a pot and heated for a long time. During the Nizam's time, the biryani was made with goat carefully cooked with rice.
• Double Ka Meetha . A dessert made from bread, milk and dry fruits.
• Falooda . A favourite drink of Hyderabad.
• Gosht . Made from a buck/billy/young goat, and is associated with the Hyderabadi cuisine. Hyderabadis prize the meat of a male goat.
• Hyderabadi Haleem . A dish which is available only in the month of Ramadaan (Ramzan).
• Irani chai . This is the tea of Hyderabad, available at any of the ubiquitous "Chai" shops. Although, not all of them have the best hygiene and it is best to go with a local. The crowd at the stalls is composed mainly of blue collared workers and college students so expect a noisy environment with conversational topics that range from movies to politics.
• Kachchi gosht ki biriyani , of Hyderabad, where raw meat is stir fried with spices (masala) for a couple of minutes and then covered with rice and put on dum. Today, biryani is also made using vegetables, chicken, seafood and beef. The beef biryani is known as Kalyani Biryani , available at many small eateries in the city. Although any Irani cafe might serve this delectable dish, there are a few places better known for tasteful food than their hygiene.
• Khubani ka meetha . Hyderabad's preferred dessert sweet. It is made from apricots boiled in sugar syrup till they achieve a thick consistency. It looks similar to, but tastes different from gajar ka halwa (carrot halwa). It is often topped with ice-cream or cream.
• Mirchi ka salan . Served with spicy chili sauce, is another dish that serves as a tasty accompaniment to any rice dish.
• Osmania biscuits . Drinking Irani chai is incomplete without Osmania biscuits. It is a traditional Hyderabadi treat made from Kesar strands, milk, flour, butter, sugar and salt.

Street food in Hyderabad is better than most other cities in India and it is cheap.

Restaurants [ edit ]

There has been an explosion in the number of restaurants in Hyderabad, fuelled by demand from young professionals with money to spend. Quality and variety of food, however, has not kept pace. There is a disproportionately large number of restaurants that aspire to be called "fine-dining" restaurants, but the food they serve is usually indifferent. In general, keep away from restaurants that call themselves "multi-cuisine" or if you see multiple cuisines on the menu, as the chances are that they are attempting to serve every kind of palate and will not satisfy any.

The older areas of Hyderabad are better places to find good and cheap food. Places close to Hi-tech city, such as Madhapur and Kondapur, tend to have expensive and bad food, while in Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills you will find restaurants that are expensive, but which sometimes serve good food. Those misled by the fact that Hyderabad is in South India and expecting South Indian food may be disappointed. While there are excellent South Indian restaurants in some of the older areas like Koti and Abids, the average South Indian food served here is quite bad.

Two of the biggest names in Hyderabad's restaurant business are Ohri's and the BJN Group . It will seem as if every second restaurant in the city is run by either one or the other. BJN generally runs upscale restaurants, while Ohri's runs both upscale and mid-range restaurants. It also runs numerous fast food places all over the city, including at Prasad's Imax, Banjara Hills, Somajiguda, EatStreet, Hyderabad Central & Basheer Bagh.

Budget [ edit ]

• Bowl O'China . This is a chain restaurant started by the same people who run Hyderabad House. Has multiple locations in the city. Average Indian Chinese food. ₹200 . ( updated Oct 2020 )
• Minerva Coffee Shop . Bit of a local institution, serving tasty vegetarian South and North Indian snacks and food. has 4 locations. ₹150 .  
• New Astoria Restaurant , 1-8-563/2, Surya Mukhi Complex, RTC X Rd's , ☏ +91 40 2766 7115 , +91 40 6662 5520 .  
• Raghu pan shop ( opposite Aramghar X Roads ), ☏ +91 9032167719 . Popular for Calcutta menakshi and Meetha Pan, available all the time during work hours.  
• Sanman Hotel , Tarnaka flyover ( 20 minute walk from Sitafalmandi railway station. ). Cheap. For take away, ask at the parcel counter. ₹30 Masala Dosa, ₹35 Vegetarian Biryani .  
• Sandarshini . Delicious South Indian dishes. Had over 5 locations  
• Shadaab , Madina Building , ☏ +91 40 2313 4446 . Famous for its Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani and Jabda Gosht available only in the morning, served for breakfast. ( updated Aug 2019 )
• Best Western Ashoka , Four Square Restaurant, +91 7306000222, Famous for Fine dining, coffee shop and SYNC Resto Bar
• Bawarchi Restaurant , Plot no. 44, RTC crossroad, Chikkadpally, New Nallakunta , ☏ +91 40 2760 5308 . Famous for its variety of non-veg biryanis ₹100 for mini chicken and mutton biryani . ( updated Aug 2019 )

Mid-range [ edit ]

• Chung Hua . Daily 11:30-15:30, 19:00-22:30 . Try out the Thai varieties, nice, cosy place. Has 2 locations ₹300 .  
• Wang's Kitchen . Daily 12:30-15:30, 19:00-23:30 . An upmarket Chinese restaurant, has two locations ₹500 .  
• Paradise Food Court ( Paradise Biryani ), ☏ +91 40 4001 8888 , [email protected] . Daily 11:00-23:00 . Popular for biryani. Has 13 locations. ₹600 for a decent meal with side dish . ( updated Aug 2019 )

Bakeries, cafes, sweet shops and fast food [ edit ]

Hyderabad has a large number of outlets described as bakeries . These are primarily takeaway places, where one can buy sandwiches, burgers and puffs to go (called parcel in local parlance.) Usually, there are a few chairs and tables thrown in as an afterthought.

Many Western chains have set up shop in the posh areas of Hyderabad. Among these are Texas Chicken , McDonalds , KFC , Pizza Hut , Dominos and Subway . Most of these have multiple outlets, and all of them have Indianised their fare to varying extents. The Indian pizza chain Pizza Corner also has many outlets. Barista , Cafe Coffee Day [dead link] and Java Green [dead link] outlets are good places to have coffee and conversations.

• Deli 9 . Daily 09:30-22:30 . Bakery and cafe. Cakes, pastries, quiches and puffs. 2 locations. ₹200 .  
• Pulla Reddy Sweets , is a chain of sweet shops. The outlets are found all over Hyderabad and are so popular that it has spawned imitators who copy the distinctive yellow signs and choose some variation of "Reddy" (a common last name in Andhra Pradesh) as the name.
• Nimrah Cafe & Bakery , Beside Mecca Masjid, Charminar, Hyderabad, Telangana , ☏ +91 98480 89343 . Daily 04:00 -23:00 . This bakery and cafe especially known for their Irani chai and Osmania biscuits. ( updated Aug 2019 )
• Vellanki Foods , ☏ +91 9121222301 , [email protected] . Daily 10:00-21:00 . This sweet and savoury shop keeps the traditional Telugu foods alive. Has 4 locations. ( updated Aug 2019 )
• PriyaFoods , ☏ +91 4023597777 , [email protected] . Daily 10:00-21:00 . Priyafoods is an online platform that provides customers with a wide range of high-quality pickles, spices, masalas, and instant mixes. ( updated Jun 2023 )

Drink [ edit ]

There is plenty to do at night in Hyderabad, though local regulations have most places serving last drinks by 23:00. On weekdays, drinks in the some of the pubs have best offers, as most clubs are empty until Thursday or Friday nights, when the clubbers emerge. But the sheer number of nightlife spots makes it hard to choose which ones to list. As a general rule they tend to be clustered around Begumpet ( Secunderabad ) and Road No.1, Banjara Hills ( Central ).

Alcohol is available easily from numerous liquor shops, known as wine shops in local parlance, spread across the twin cities, in restaurants with bars attached (includes most upscale ones) and in pubs.

Warning: Drunken driving is not tolerated and police enforce the rule strictly. After 23:00 almost all the roads have police patrols and check drunk driving. If caught you may end up paying fines, apart from vehicle being seized and couple of rounds to police station in worst scenarios.

Some of the good pubs and bars are part of hotels, and they have been covered along with their hotel listing under Sleep .

Sleep [ edit ]

Accommodation in Hyderabad is unlikely to bust your budget, especially when compared to cities like Mumbai or Bangalore, and rooms are usually easily available. However, because the city sprawls so much, you need to be careful about the hotel location if you want to avoid a long commute and traffic bottlenecks.

Plentiful budget accommodation is to be found around the Nampally railway station and in Abids, Koti and other new city areas for a few hundred rupees a day, and tourist attractions aren't very far off. However the facilities tend to be basic, the towels aren't necessarily clean and air-conditioning tends to be extra. It might make sense to pay a little more and choose mid-range accommodation. The area around Hussain Sagar Lake, Begumpet, Punjagutta, Somajiguda, Banjara Hills and Lakdi-ka-Pul are close to both tourist attractions of the old city and the business areas of the new city. Hotels in Secunderabad might be slightly far for the tourist, but may still work for the business traveller.

Hotel rooms tend to be expensive and scarce closer to HITEC City, and commuting from any of the above areas, except perhaps Banjara Hills, is not a good option because of the traffic. Areas around HITEC City, are Madhapur, Kondapur and Gachibowli. For longer term stays, you might want to consider serviced apartments .

Connect [ edit ]

Post office [ edit ].

India Post [dead link] , a government-owned enterprise, has its headquarters at Abids known as GPO. And its second biggest centre is in Secunderabad.

Landlines [ edit ]

The dialing code for Hyderabad is 040. When calling from overseas, dial +91 40 XXXX XXXX.

Mobile phones [ edit ]

It is very easy to get a prepaid mobile in India, which is very cheap to buy and for calls. As per government regulations a photo ID and a photograph are required for buying prepaid and postpaid SIM connection.

• Airtel - GSM/HSPA/LTE
• BSNL - GSM/HSPA/LTE
• Vodafone India - GSM/HSPA/LTE

Internet [ edit ]

Internet cafes are spread around town and most easily found in the city and residential areas. Charges vary between ₹5-15/hr. Reliance WebWorld provides Broadband internet centres.

For a longer stays with a laptop, it's better to get a Data plan either from Tata Indicom [dead link] or Reliance Mobile, which are around ₹1,000 a month. If you have a WiFi enabled laptop or other digital device there are many public WiFi networks available in Hyderabad for free access to high-speed internet.

Stay safe [ edit ]

Since 2014 Hyderabad has remained free of any terrorist attack, however from 2007 until 2013 the city suffered from several of them. These bomb blasts took place at Mecca Masjid, Lumbini Park, places often frequented by travellers and also at busy marketplaces. Though the chance that you will be in danger is quite low now, you should obviously make your own risk assessment. Rather than physical danger, it is more likely that the intrusive security will dampen your enjoyment of your Hyderabad vacation. Every shopping mall, theatre and palace has metal detectors and security guards patting you down.

The old city area used to be a communally sensitive zone and a venue for religiously aggravated riots between Hindus and Muslims. It was common for the police to impose a curfew in that area while the rest of the city went about life without any problems. The old city continues to be at the heart of Hyderabad's crime wave and though many tourist attractions including Charminar are in this area, it is best to avoid late night visits.

Outside of these, Hyderabad is rather safe. Muggings and violent crime are uncommon, most crime involves thefts. Avoid staying out late at night, especially if you are a woman.

The usual tourist-oriented scams in India are not as bad in Hyderabad as in other places. However, foreigners will be hounded for money at tourist sites like the old city. Just ignore the beggars and they will go away.

Chain snatchings have become common in the city. One has to be watchful in crowded areas.

Emergency numbers [ edit ]

• Medical , ☏ 108 .  
• Child Line Facility , ☏ 1098 .  
• Police , ☏ 100 .  
• Fire , ☏ 102 .  
• For any other basic information call up Just-Dial ten 8s ☏ 8888888888 (in country only)
• Blood Bank , ☏ +91 40 24745243 .  
• Crime Stopper , ☏ 1090 .  
• Railway Enquiry , ☏ 131, 135 .  
• Traffic Help , ☏ 1073 .  

Cope [ edit ]

Banking [ edit ].

• 17.3852 78.4851 1 Andhra Bank , Koti Main Road / Sultan Bazar Rd, Gandhi Nagar .  
• 17.3852 78.4851 2 State Bank of Hyderabad , Gunfoundry Main Road / Abids Rd .  

Money changers [ edit ]

Many hotels will change money for you at the front desk. However, they may not offer the best rates.

It is best to change money at the city-based money changers than the ones at the airports. You'll find many money-changing operations in Saifabad, some with door-step service. It's also possible to call them and agree on a rate before the transaction.

• Janaki Forex , 204, Saidatha Arcade, 3-6-517, Main Road, Himayat Nagar ( Beside Maruthi Mithra Agencies ), ☏ +91 40 2436 5441 .  
• Secure Forex Private Limited , Nasir Arcade ( beside RBI Saifabad ), ☏ +91 40 2321 2734 , +91 40 2321 2759 , fax : +91 40 2721 2733 .  
• Thomas Cook , Nasir Arcade, Saifabad , ☏ +91 40 2323 1988 .  
• UAE ExchangeCurrency , 1-8-303/33/C, Nagam Towers , ☏ +91 40 2789 7528 .  

Newspapers [ edit ]

The Deccan Chronicle [dead link] is Hyderabad's oldest newspaper, and indispensable if you need to look up classifieds, for, say, renting a house. The Times of India with its new office in Hyderabad has good local content and is increasingly widely read. Eenadu is the most popular local language (Telugu) newspaper. For events, business listings and movie listings, fullhyderabad.com is popular. Siasat and Munsif are the main newspapers for the Urdu speaking population.

Other newspapers include Vaartha Andhra Jyothy , The Hansindia , Hello Hyderabad , Full Hyderabad , The Hindu , Indian Express , Metro India , Namaste Telangana and Sakshi .

Hospitals [ edit ]

• Apollo Hospital , Jubilee Hills , ☏ +91 40 2360 7777 .  
• Medwin Hospital , Chirag Ali Ln , ☏ +91 40 2320 6666 .  
• Omega Hospital ( Oncology - Cancer Speciality Hospital ), MLA Colony Main Rd ( Road No - 12 in Banjara Hills ), ☏ +91 40 23551034 , fax : +91 40 2355 0327 , [email protected] . 24 .  
• Osmania General Hospital , Afzal Gunj , ☏ +91 40 2460 0122 .  
• Owaisi Hospital , DMRLX Rd ( Kanchanbagh ), ☏ +91 40 2444 3129 . After Santosh Nagar. This Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Asia.  
• Yashoda Hospital , Raj Bhavan Rd, Somajiguda ( Also at SP Road, Secunderabad and Malakpet ), ☏ +91 40 2455 5555 .  

Pharmacy/chemist [ edit ]

Modern medicine is widely available at pharmacies around the city.

• A.P. Medical Hall .  
• MOR Medical Hall ( Basheer Bagh ).  
• Medplus , ☏ +91 40 6674 3000 .  
• Mukesh Medical Hall ( Opposite NIMS ).  
• Sonee Medical Hall ( Sarojini Hospital Rd, Mehdipatnam ).  

Books [ edit ]

• The British Library ( Secretariat ).  
• City Central Library , Chikkadpally, Near Tyagaraj Gana Sabha, Hyderabad, Telangana , ☏ +61 40 2763 7632 . A library with wealth of Books and archives.  
• State Central Library ( Asafia Library ), Afzalgunj, Hyderabad, Telangana . Contains many important archives.  

Consulates [ edit ]

• Turkish Consulate , g c, 8-2-293/82/G/C, Road No. 34, Aditya Enclave, Venkatagiri, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033 , [email protected] . ( updated Dec 2022 )

Go next [ edit ]

• Basara — the home of Sri Gnana Saraswati Temple, in Adilabad District
• Bhuvanagiri Fort — around 47 km from city of Hyderabad on the outskirts moving towards Warangal via Uppal , is a huge rock fort on very smooth rock. At the foot of the hill is Bhongir bus station. It is a marvellous experience to climb the fort and needs great skill and balance at few places. An attractive place for trekkers and rock climbers.
• Guntur — around 282 km southeast of Hyderabad by train.
• Mantralayam
• Medak Church — around 90 km from Hyderabad.
• Nagarjuna Sagar Dam — 165 km from Hyderabad - one of the earliest hydroelectric projects in India, the dam impounds the Krishna river.
• Sangareddy — around 55 km from Hyderabad
• Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple — 212 km from Hyderabad can be easily reached by state run buses or private taxi. Srisailam referred to as Tirupparuppatham in the Thevaram hymns, near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh is a venerated Shivastalam, the second of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines spread all over India. This is a vast temple with several gopurams, on a hill which is said to be a manifestation of Nandi. This temple has been a site of Vijayanagar patronage, and is well visited and well endowed. Several other related Siva temples are in the vicinity of Sree Sailam. Kannada poetess Akkamahadevi made this spot her hermitage
• Srisailam Hydel Project — around 245 km from Hyderabad. The dam is surrounded by beautiful natural flora.
• Vijayawada — 270 km from Hyderabad, has many important Hindu pilgrimage sites.
• Visakhapatnam — around 620 km, R.K. Beach and many other beaches. Important Hindu pilgrimage sites.
• Warangal — 144 km from Hyderabad, is a beautiful city of lakes and temples. Location of Bhadrakali Temple.
• Yadagirigutta — around 60 km east of Hyderabad, features the Narasimha Swamy Temple.

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Hyderabad travel guide

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Big, sprawling Hyderabad is full of life; you can enjoy the bustle of a traditional market, head over to one of the city's many video gaming centers or an amusement park, and then finish off your day at a sleek fine dining restaurant.

Hyderabad serves as the capital city for the province of Telangana in Southern India. It's a center for India's burgeoning technology industry (earning it the nickname "Cyberabad"), and that's brought a cosmopolitan scene of dining, shopping, and entertainment options to the city. Hyderabad sees thousands of business travelers on a daily basis, but the high-tech giants like Microsoft India exist alongside a 400-year-old city center with a rich history and culture.

Hyderabad and Secunderabad were once twin cities, located at opposite sides of Hussain Sagar Lake. Today, the two have merged into one giant municipal area that blossoms out around the lake. From the office towers to the Old City and its many historical monuments, Hyderabad is waiting for you to discover its many charms.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Hyderabad

1. impressive architecture.

Hyderabad is part of India's Islamic heritage, and the spectacular Charminar mosque, with its four towers, is one of the city's iconic structures. You can check out Chowmahalla Palace, where royalty once greeted visitors, and Golconda Fort, once the capital of a medieval kingdom, among many other historical attractions.

2. Delicious Dining

North and South Indian cuisine merge in Hyderabad's dining scene, with many options from street food to elegant fine dining rooms and hipster hangouts. You'll also find many Turkish and Arabic influences, with Western and other international options catering to the city's many business travelers.

3. Fabulous Shopping

From centuries-old traditional bazaars to ultra-modern shopping malls and boutiques, Hyderabad has everything you could wish for when it comes to shopping. In particular, it is a center for the jewelry trade, from fashion pieces to precious metals and genuine pearls - Hyderabad was once called the "City of Pearls."

4. Exciting Water and Amusement Parks

The citizens of Hyderabad love their water and amusement parks, and you can enjoy no less than a dozen of them in the city. Ramoji Film City (where films are actually shot) alone covers over 2,500 acres with a combination of natural features like lakes and gardens with movie sets depicting a London street, royal castle, and much more.

5. Enjoy Nature Parks

Despite the city's huge size and population of just under 8 million people, you can easily escape the hustle and bustle in one of Hyderabad's many beautiful parks. Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park is the largest, a huge green oasis perfect for walking or jogging.

What to do in Hyderabad

1. charminar: landmark of the hyderabad city.

Established in 1591 A.D. by the quatub Shah back in the historical age, Charminar is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hyderabad. Feast your eyes on Hyderabad's global icon that is strategically located in the midst of two other popular structures in India. Wander through the famous Laad Bazaar to the west and the granite ornamented Makkah Masjid to the southwest. Don't miss out on a sense-awakening tour of the historic structure that is basically composed of eponymous towers supported by four grand pillars.

2. Golkonda Fort: Capital of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty

Spread across a total area of 11 km, the Golkonda Fort complex is home to ancient rulers and hub of some of the world's most famous and precious gems, e.g., Kohi-i-Noor. Take a calm and peaceful walk on the streets as they lead you to the interior of the Golconda fort, where you will explore the most amazing and artistic architecture that the city has to offer. As the fort overlooks the city, have a glimpse of the city's breath-taking skyline as the cool breeze makes your view even more delightful. The skillfully carved stonework that is encompassed by beautiful gardens is sure to make your visit worth your while.

3. Qutb Shahi Tombs: A Blend of Rest and Royalty

The 7 Qutb Shahi Tombs are famous for their peace and serenity. Relax in the comfort of this historical landmark where "the Qutb Shahi Emperors rest". Walk through each tomb and discover the spectacular sarcophagus that lies at the center of every single one of them. Gaze at the rare blue and green tiles that laminate the domes which come alive especially during the sunset or sunrise. As you walk through the tombs, experience a royal reception complete with furnished carpets, chandeliers and silver poles with velvet canopies.

4. Mecca Masjid: Epitome of Greatness

This 400-year-old historic structure is the ultimate epitome of magnificence. This massive hall can accommodate up to 10,000 people. Savor the tranquil ambiance around the water fountain. Make your way to the solemn graves of ancient rulers at the first courtyard from the entrance. Afterward, unwind on the black benches beside the pond and gaze upon the setting sun. The Chowmahalla Palace and Charminar are also attractions worth visiting.

5. Chowmahalla Palace: A Walk Back through the Ages

Chowmahalla Palace is a captivating and spectacular work of art. The tastefully decorated features distinguish it as the former residence of the ruling family. Walk through the European-Styled Aftab Mahal and admire the rooms displaying past riches and relics. The captivating landscape makes a beautiful backdrop for a photo shoot after which you can unwind among the pond, trees and plants.

Where to Eat in Hyderabad

For upscale Asian fusion cuisine in a stylish rooftop lounge, look to SO. The Sky Kitchen, with main dishes that start at ₹375. When you visit the Charminar, you can stop at Nimrah, a classic Indian cafe where you can sample tasty baked goods that start at ₹3. For classic biryani and local cuisine, head to Paradise in Secunderabad, where you can choose from five dining rooms and mains that start at ₹200.

When to visit Hyderabad

The most popular time for tourist visits is from November to February, when the city's tropical climate takes a somewhat milder turn. Average temperatures range between about 60 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The period between March to about June sees temperatures rise to more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and monsoon season extends from July to October, when heavy rains are common.

How to Get to Hyderabad

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) lies about 14 miles from the city. The airport is relatively new and you can expect modern facilities and amenities. Air-conditioned buses make the airport run to various designated spots in the city, with fares ranging from ₹150 to ₹250. Official taxi service at the airport is offered by Skycabs and Meru only, with metered service that starts at ₹21 for every 0.62 miles or so.

The city's main railway station is known as Nampally station, located in the Nampally district. It is a major hub for Indian Railways, with connections to urban centers throughout the country.

The city connects to other major centers via a recently upgraded highway system. Highway NH7 connects the city to Bangalore, and highways NH9 and NH5 will get you to Chennai. You can also make the drive to and from Mumbai via NH9.

A number of private and state bus companies make intercity trips, including Dhanunjaya Bus, Veeru Travels, NTA Express, and the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC). Many intercity routes operate through the Jubilee Bus Station in Secunderabad. There are connections to Chennai, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

Airports near Hyderabad

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At the Taj Falaknuma Palaca, you'll stay in palatial grandeur. The luxury hotel was once a genuine palace, and includes Italian sculptures and a 100-seat dining table, among many other treasures. Taj Krishna and Taj Banjara are just two of the city's many modern hotels, offering stylish decor and upscale amenities. The Raj Classic Inn is clean and budget priced, with a convenient location near the bus station.

Popular Neighborhoods in Hyderabad

Central Zone - this is an upscale part of the city, and where you'll find many options when it comes to dining and night life. Many of the city's high-end shopping centers are located here, including Hyderabad Central and the ultramodern Inorbit Mall.

South Zone - located along the south bank of the Musi River, this is where you'll find the majority of the city's wonderful historic attractions. It's also called the Old City, and it's home to Hyderabad's fantastic traditional markets like the Laad Bazaar, famous for bangles, semi-precious gemstones, and pearl jewelry; the Moazzam Jahi Market with its fresh fruit and gorgeous flowers; and the Sultan Bazaar (also called Sultan Bazar), great for fashion bargains.

North Zone - this area incorporates Secunderabad, a sister city that has been swallowed up by the growing metropolis. Developed directly under British rule until 1948, it has its own sophisticated restaurant and entertainment scene to check out.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hyderabad

Most booked hotels in hyderabad, how to get around hyderabad, public transportation.

TSRTC, a state company, provides efficient local bus service that covers most of the sprawling city. Fares run by zone, starting at ₹35. For longer stays, a monthly pass costs ₹2,100 and offers unlimited travel throughout the city.

Taxis are plentiful in Hyderabad, but you will want to make sure you choose a metered taxi. Fares start at ₹6 per 0.62 miles. Auto rickshaws are an alternative to taxi travel within the city, and you'll find many of them around major hotels and in the financial district. Rares start at ₹20 for about the first mile, with an additional ₹11 for each 0.62 mile after that.

There is no expressway system or route in Hyderabad, which means the city is often plagued by traffic congestion. Parking spaces are also at a premium, and often unavailable in many sections of town. Local companies include Carzonrent and Hyderabad Car Rentals. Car rental starts at about ₹6,800 but you will have to reserve well in advance as the supply is somewhat limited.

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Shopping streets.

Punjagutta and Ameerpet, in the western areas of the city, have developed into shopping meccas, home to enormous shopping malls. This is also a good place to look for bargains on jewelry, with several of the city's best shops located in this area. The so-called "golden mile" for shopping in Hyderabad extends from the Begumpet Flyover area to Banjara Hills, and includes a string of shopping malls, designer boutiques, and many, many jewelry stores.

Groceries and Other

Vijetha Supermarket has several locations in the city, along with Ratnadeep Super Market. There are also several online grocery options like Grocerkart. A quart of milk costs about ₹52 and a dozen eggs about ₹60.

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The Ultimate 5-Day Hyderabad Itinerary: A Friendly Guide to Unforgettable Experiences

• February 15, 2024

Welcome to Hyderabad, a city that seamlessly blends history, culture, and culinary delights. With its magnificent landmarks, vibrant markets, and delectable cuisine, Hyderabad offers an enriching experience for every traveller. In this friendly guide, I present an action-packed 5-day Hyderabad itinerary to help you make the most of your visit. From exploring iconic landmarks to indulging in authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, get ready for an adventure-filled journey that will leave you with cherished memories. So, let’s dive into the heart of Hyderabad and unlock its treasures together as we explore the best things to do in Hyderabad .

5-Day Hyderabad Itinerary:

Day 1: immersing in history and heritage.

Start your day in the 5-day Hyderabad itinerary by visiting the majestic Charminar, the city’s iconic landmark. Lose yourself in the bustling markets surrounding it, filled with vibrant colours, aromatic spices, and traditional crafts.

After immersing in the beauty of Charminar and its market, step into the historic Mecca Masjid next to Charminar, and immerse yourself in the tranquillity and spiritual aura of this architectural masterpiece. You might be thinking about exploring the best places to visit near Hyderabad on your next visit. Even when you do this, do not forget to revisit Mecca Masjid.

Explore the world-class Salar Jung Museum, a treasure trove of art and artefacts from around the globe. Marvel at the exquisite displays, including the famous Veiled Rebecca sculpture.

Embark on a journey to the past at the mesmerizing Chowmahalla Palace , once the seat of the Nizams. Stroll through its grand halls and lush courtyards, and visit the Clock Tower and Council Hall.

Conclude your day with a visit to the magnificent Golconda Fort. Explore its architectural marvels, enjoy the light and sound show, and witness the breathtaking views of the city from the top. Get a restful sleep in one of the best hotels in Hyderabad in which you have already booked rooms.

Day 2: Modern Marvels and Cinematic Delights

Start your day by visiting the Qutb Shahi Tombs, a serene complex that pays homage to the rulers of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. Admire the grandeur of the mausoleums and soak in the history surrounding them.

In the afternoon of day 2 of your 5-day Hyderabad Itinerary , indulge your inner cinephile at the iconic Ramoji Film City, the world’s largest integrated film studio. Take a guided tour, explore the sets, and get a glimpse behind the scenes of the Indian film industry.

Treat yourself to a delicious lunch at one of the best restaurants in Hyderabad located within Ramoji Film City, offering a variety of cuisines to suit every palate.

Return to the city and unwind by the picturesque Hussain Sagar Lake. Enjoy a boat ride to the tranquil Buddha Statue, standing tall amidst the shimmering waters.

Day 3: Culture, Cuisine, and Charming Neighborhoods

Begin your day with a visit to the serene Birla Mandir, a white marble temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Marvel at the intricate carvings and soak in the spiritual ambience.

Explore the lively Begumpet neighbourhood, known for its upscale shopping and dining options. Treat yourself to a leisure lunch at one of the trendy restaurants or cafes, enjoying a fusion of flavours.

On the third evening in your 5-day Hyderabad itinerary , Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Nizams at the Nizam’s Museum in Purani Haveli. Discover the opulence of the bygone era through their personal belongings, vintage cars, and fascinating artefacts.

Experience the cultural extravaganza at Shilparamam, a vibrant village showcasing traditional arts, crafts, and performances from across India. Enjoy live music, dance, and indulge in local delicacies. Also, ready my post on Shilparamam .

Day 4: Serenity, Shopping, and Nature’s Bliss

Let the fourth day of your 5-day Hyderabad itinerary start with a visit to the renowned Birla Mandir, offering a serene environment for quiet reflection and panoramic views of the city. As you have already visited this temple on day 2, you can get a second chance on day 4 to get the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara. Even, you can again immerse yourself in the beauty of this white-marble temple.

Embark on a shopping spree at Laad Bazaar near Charminar, famed for its traditional bangles, exquisite textiles, and handicrafts. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and haggle for unique souvenirs.

Find solace in nature at KBR National Park, a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. Take a relaxed walk amidst lush greenery, spot birds and wildlife, and rejuvenate your senses.

Conclude your day with a visit to Banjara Hills, known for its upscale boutiques and designer stores. Pamper yourself with some retail therapy and explore the trendy fashion and lifestyle offerings.

Day 5: Farewell with Flavours and Fond Memories

Savour a delicious breakfast at a local café, enjoying the laid-back ambience and local flavours before bidding farewell to Hyderabad.

Spend your last afternoon on your 5-day Hyderabad itinerary exploring the vibrant markets of Abids and Sultan Bazaar, where you can find everything from traditional handicrafts to modern fashion.

Indulge in a final feast of Hyderabadi delicacies, from delectable kebabs to rich desserts, at a popular local eatery.

End your Hyderabad journey on a sweet note with a visit to one of the city’s renowned sweet shops. Treat yourself to famous delights like Double Ka Meetha, Qubani Ka Meetha, and more. You can ask to supply yourself with local sweets and can carry them to your home.

Conclusion:

With its rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, Hyderabad offers a memorable experience for every traveller. This 5-day Hyderabad itinerary ensures that you make the most of your visit, exploring iconic landmarks, indulging in local cuisine, and immersing yourself in the city’s unique charm. Whether you’re captivated by its historic treasures, dazzled by its cinematic wonders, or enthralled by its culinary delights, Hyderabad promises to leave you with unforgettable memories that will linger long after your departure. So, pack your bags, embark on this adventure, and let Hyderabad captivate your heart! You might find my post on how to reach Hyderabad by bus, train and flight helpful.

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• 5 Places To Visit Near Hyderabad Within 100 Kms

29 May 2024

Hyderabad, the city of pearls is famous for its cuisine, culture and Heritage. These places to visit near Hyderabad within 100 kms are a must-visit while in Hyderabad. The name Hyderabad means ‘lion’s city’ and the City of Pearls was once a flourishing global trade centre for rare gems and diamonds. It is a vibrant land celebrated for its rich heritage, culture, history and food. The Hyderabadi Tehzeeb is an amalgamation of old Islamic culture and Hindu traditions. Hyderabadis are known for their hospitality, and the Hyderabadi Tehzeeb of the Hyderabadi Muslims is one in which they take immense pride.

Here are 5 of the best places to visit near Hyderabad within 100 kms that are a must-visit for nature and history enthusiasts alike.

1. Yadagirigutta

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One of the places to see near Hyderabad within 100 kms is Yadarigutta. Yadagirigutta is located 60 km from Hyderabad. Owing to its proximity to the city centre, the temple has a very high flow of devotees. the temple has a footfall of approximately 8000 people every day. The temple is dedicated to the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the Narasimha Swamy. The temple, situated on the beautiful and alluring hillock, has moderate weather. The temple is renowned for its healing capacities, and devotees from all around come to cure their diseases. The temple is sought after by devotees and nature enthusiasts who visit it to seek blessings and its panoramic views. The temple is one of the must-visit places to see near Hyderabad within 100 km

Distance from Hyderabad: 60 km Things To Do: Visit the Yadarigutta temple Best time to visit: November to February

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2. Ananthagiri Hills

Ananthagiri Hills located at a distance of 75 km, are popular for a one-day visit. The hills are named after a form of Lord Vishnu, called the Sri Ananth Padmanabha Swamy. The hills are famous for the dense forest that surrounds them. The tourist attractions near Anantgiri hills include the Nagasamudram Lake, Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple and the Ananythgoiri temple. The Ananthagiri Hill is the originating point of the Musi River. The Hills are famous for ancient caves, temples and medieval fort structures. The Nagasamudra lake, located near the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, offers a very picturesque view. The Ananthagiri hills are among the places to see near Hyderabad within 100 kms

Distance from Hyderabad: 80 km Things To Do: Visit temples Best time to visit: November to March

3. Rachakonda Fort

One of the best places to visit near Hyderabad within 100 kms is the Rachakonda Fort 61 km from Hyderabad. It’s perfect for travelling back in time. It was built in 1360 by the ruler of the Recherla Nayakas, Anapotanayaka. It is set amidst greenery and is renowned for its perfect adherence to the Vastu Shastra or the principles the Fort can be trekked to. The trekking trail offers scenic beauty and panoramic views. The fort offers mesmerising views of the entire city. It is perfect for trek enthusiasts and nature lovers. Rachakonda Fort is among the best places to visit near Hyderabad within 100 km.

Distance from Hyderabad: 61km Things To Do: Trek atop the fort, Sightseeing Best time to visit: June to February

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4. Golconda Fort

Another one of the tourist spots near hyderabad within 100 km is the Golconda Fort. Located on the outskirts of Hyderabad, just 11km from Hyderabad, is a piece of history that is still standing in time. The Golconda Fort was built by the Kakatiya dynasty by a ruler named Prataprudra in the 11th century. The fort is an archaeological treasure. It has 4 forts and many royal apartments within it. The fort also houses the tomb of the Qutub Shahi kings who came to rule Golconda. The fort was destroyed by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in the year 1687, thus ending the Qutub Shahi dynasty and leading it to its current state.

Distance from Hyderabad: 11 km Things To Do: Sightseeing, trekking Best time to visit: September to March

5. Medak Fort

The Medak Fort is at a distance of 95 km from Hyderabad and is built atop a hillock. The fort was constructed during the reign of Kakatiyarulers in the 12th century. Originally known as ‘Methuku Durgam’ or cooked rice, the fort was controlled by the Kakatiyas and then the Shah Qutubis. Another place to visit near the Medak fort is the Medak church. The fort is known for its architecture, which blends Islamic and Hindu styles. The Fort is the best tourist spots near Hyderabad within 100 km.

Distance from Hyderabad: 95 km Things to Do: Trekking, Sightseeing Best time to Visit: October to March

Further Read: Haunted Places In Hyderabad

The city of Hyderabad boasts a rich history and culture. Also known as the City of Pearls and the City of Nawab, it is famous for its diverse culture, which is an amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic cultures. The city is beautiful and neighbours other alluring places. The historical forts, the mouthwatering food, and the panoramic views all make Hyderabad a perfect place for a getaway. Plan your trip to Hyderabad now.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Places To Visit Near Hyderabad Within 100 Kms

What is the best time to visit Hyderabad?

For shopping and sightseeing without the scorching heat and irritation, the ideal time to visit Hyderabad for a pleasant trip is during the pleasant months of October to March. The best time to visit Hyderabad is during the winter times. October to March fall during the winter season and are the perfect months to visit Hyderabad as it is breezy and pleasant in the city making for a good experience.

How many days are enough for Hyderabad?

Hyderabad, the city of pearls is famous for its cuisine, culture and Heritage. It is a vibrant land celebrated for its rich heritage, culture, history and food. Hyderabadi culture or the Hyderabadi Tehzeeb is an amalgamation of old Islamic Culture and Hindu traditions. Hyderabadis are known for their hospitality and the Hyderabadi Tehzeeb of the Hyderabadi Muslims is one they take immense pride in. To explore all that Hyderabad has to offer, approximately 3 days are enough to explore all the major tourist attractions in Hyderabad.

Which is the most beautiful hill near Hyderabad?

Ananthagiri Hills located at a distance of 75 km, are popular for a one-day visit. It is popular for picnics and scenic beauty. Ananthagiri hills boast of some medieval structures and temples. The hills are famous for the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple and is the oldest inhabited hill town. The Hills are famous for ancient caves, temples and medieval fort.

What is unique to Hyderabad?

Hyderabad is famous for its rich culture, history and heritage. The capital of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Hyderabad is famous for its way of life and delicious food. Hyderabadi Biryani is very famous and is unique to the city of Hyderabad. The Hyderabadi culture with its rich history is something every Hyderabadi takes pride in. The people are known for their hospitality and the Hyderabadi Tehzeeb of the Hyderabadi Muslims is one they take immense pride in. Not to forget, the City also known as the City of Pearls was once a flourishing global trade centre owing to its proximity to diamond mines.

Who founded Hyderabad?

Qutb Shahi Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah of the Qutb Shahi dynasty founded Hyderabad in the 16th century. Hyderabad was built along the beautiful Charminar which now stands as the city's centrepiece.

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