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

A beautiful evening in Hyderabad.

Gachibowli

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

Gachibowli
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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 Cyber Towers or Inorbit Mall.

HITEC City
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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 Jagannath Temple while you're in town.

Banjara Hills
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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 Gandipet Lake and Ocean Park ..

Financial District
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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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Nanakram Guda

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nanakram Guda and surrounding area, you can visit Gandipet Lake and Ocean Park ..

Nanakram Guda
Taj Deccan
Taj Deccan
5 out of 5
Rd Number 1, Balapur Basthi, Banjara Hills, Telangana, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
The price is P4,683 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P4,683
P5,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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Taj Krishna
Taj Krishna
5 out of 5
Rd Number 1, Mada Manzil, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
The price is P5,920 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P5,920
P6,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hyderabad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (629 reviews)
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Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel
5 out of 5
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, RR District, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
The price is P5,920 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
P5,920
P6,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hyderabad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (734 reviews)
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Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel
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White Fern Stays
White Fern Stays
4.5 out of 5
Plot 76-78, APHB Colony, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, TG
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hyderabad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Golconda Fort and Kotla Vijayabhaskara ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Booking was easy and Hotel Reception was very accomodating. Spacious, clean and close to main road. Good value for money."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024

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At Home Apartment Hotel
At Home Apartment Hotel
3 out of 5
Sy. # 9, Whitefields, Lane Opp. Jayabheri Silicon County, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hyderabad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Golconda Fort and ...
6.8/10 (8 reviews)
"Arrangement and hotel space was very interesting nevertheless food preparation."

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2019

At Home Apartment Hotel
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Luxuryhouse-3br-free Car & Driver-balcony-wifi
2 out of 5
Hyderabad
Stay at this residence in Hyderabad. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Golconda Fort and Charminar are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

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