Hyderabad

Travel Guide

Charminar featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a city
Golconda Fort featuring a city and views as well as a couple
Charminar which includes signage, street scenes and markets
Golconda Fort which includes a city, landscape views and a ruin
Lumbini Park which includes boating, landscape views and a bay or harbor

The capital of the Andhra Pradesh state is famous for its mosques, palaces and an abandoned fort.

Hyderabad is one of India’s largest cities, famous for its mosques, historical ruins and man-made lakes. The capital of the southern state of Andhra Pradesh is a hybrid of cultures and styles dating back to the 1500s. Ruling dynasties including the Asaf Jahi and the Qutub Shahis have influenced this lively city.

Visit one of Hyderabad’s oldest sites, Chilkur Balaji Temple, west of the city. Enjoy its stunning lakeside views and tranquil ambiance.

On your return to Hyderabad, stop at Golconda Fort. Walk along its many paths beside ancient walls. Travel to the nearby Taramati Baradari to learn about romantic fables surrounding the origins of this Persian-style pavilion. The old building now sits within a modern complex with restaurants, bars and a hotel.

Enjoy observing the 160 animal species at Nehru Zoological Park. Take a safari to see the big cats roaming free in a 380-acre (150-hectare) habitat.

No trip to Hyderabad is complete without a visit to the Charminar, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. The breathtaking temple and monument lie just south of the Musi River. In the same region, see the Chowmahalla Palace, which has scenic gardens and a collection of antiques, including vintage cars.

Spend an evening in the center of the city at Lumbini Park to enjoy its lake, auditorium and musical fountains. Watch a 3-D laser display to learn about the city’s history. Attend one of the evening water fountain displays with songs from Hindi movies and rent a boat on the Hussain Sagar. Next to this lovely lake, find the hilltop Birla Mandir Temple, where you can enjoy picturesque sunset views.

Hyderabad lies 400 miles (700 kilometers) east of the coastal city of Mumbai. Fly into the international airport 14 miles (22 kilometers) outside the city or come by train from elsewhere in India. The easiest ways to get around are by bus, autorickshaw or taxi. The area around Charminar is a maze of alleyways best explored on foot. Be prepared for year-round hot weather.

Where to stay in Hyderabad

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HITEC City

You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in HITEC City. You might want to make time for a stop at Shilparamam Cultural Village or Inorbit Mall.

HITEC City
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Gachibowli

Gachibowli is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium and Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.

Gachibowli
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Banjara Hills

Banjara Hills is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to GVK One Mall and Lotus Pond while you're in town.

Banjara Hills
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Ramoji Film City

While visiting Ramoji Film City, you might make a stop by sights like Wonderla Amusement Park and Abids.

Ramoji Film City
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Madhapur

Madhapur is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durgam Cheruvu Lake and Shilparamam Cultural Society.

Madhapur
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Financial District

While there might not be top attractions in Financial District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ocean Park and G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium.

Financial District
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel

Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel

5 out of 5
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, RR District, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
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5 out of 5
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The Leela Hyderabad Banjara Hills

5 out of 5
Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
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White Fern Stays

4.5 out of 5
Plot 76-78, APHB Colony, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, TG
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Priya Hyderabad

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3.5 out of 5
HUDA Layout, Hyderabad, TS
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Olive Serviced Apartments Hitech City Hyderabad

Olive Serviced Apartments Hitech City Hyderabad

3 out of 5
Shilpi Valley, Plot 73,, Vittal Rao Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana
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