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Short Break to Hyderabad
3 Nights
4 Days
Hyderabad (2) Srisailam (1)
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Golkonda fort
Ramoji Film City
Srisailam
Mallikarjun Swamy Temple
Airport Pickup & Drop
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FAQs
Hyderabad is most famous for its vibrant culture, rich history, and urban landmarks. Also known as the “ City of Pearls” the city is famous for its historic pearl trade as well. Monuments like the Charminar and Golconda Fort are key attractions that make it a popular tourist destination. In cuisine, the Hyderabadi Biriyani is much sought after.
Hyderabad is the capital of the state of Telangana. It used to be the capital of Andhra Pradesh, but after the bifurcation in 2014, it served as the joint capital of Andhra and Telangana for 10 years. In 2024, Hyderabad was designated as the sole capital of Telangana and Amaravati was established as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Yes, Hyderabad is considered worth visiting as it offers a diverse and unique mix of experiences including historic sites, monuments, cuisine, and urban cityscapes. Its nicknames “City of Pearls” and “Cyberabad” indicate its popularity as a hub of pearl trade and tech. Tourists typically enjoy the city’s historic landmarks like Charminar, its food, and its local culture.
Some of the top sights in Hyderabad include:
1. Charminar
2. Golconda Fort
3. Birla Temple
4. Salar Jung Museum
5. Ramoji Film City
6. Hussain Sagar Lake
7. Lumbini Park
8. Calvary Temple
9. Makkah Masjid
10. Qutub Shahi Tombs
On a one-day trip to Hyderabad, you could visit its historical sites and monuments and experience a taste of the city’s culture as well. You could start by exploring the famous Charminar and the bustling Laad Bazaar for pearls and bangles. In the afternoon, visit Chowmahalla Palace - the former seat of the Nizams. Later in the evening, head to the Birla Mandir, where you can enjoy views of the city, and take a boat ride in the nearby Hussain Sagar Lake. Alternatively, you can also choose to explore a single entertainment destination over one day - the Ramoji Film City - one of the largest movie studio complexes in the world.
One of the best things to buy in Hyderabad is its pearls - the city is most famous for it. You can also buy intricate Hyderabadi bangles from Laad Bazaar.
A few other things you can buy from Hyderabad include:
1. Nirmal paintings - traditional paintings of the region
2. Kat and Gadwal Handlooms - sarees and fabrics
3. Bidriware - metalwork involving the inlay of silver or copper art onto a dark metal base
4. Brassware items - known for their intricate craftsmanship
5. Spices - best bought at Begum Bazaar
6. Perfumes
7. Handicrafts
Some of Hyderabad’s most famous foods include the iconic Hyderabadi Biriyani, spicy Chicken 65 and the thick and hearty Haleem - a slow-cooked mutton or chicken stew.
Some other foods to try in the city are:
1. Pathar Ka Gosht - a meat dish, typically lamb marinated with rich spices, cooked on a stone
2. Keema Samosa - a crispy deep-friend pastry with minced meat filling
3. Marag - a savoury mutton soup
4. Sheermal - Saffron flavoured flatbread
5. Osmania biscuits - a tea-time snack item
6. Qubani ka Meetha - a sweet dish made from dried apricots
7. Sarva Pindi: a savoury pancake made from rice flour and flavoured with chillies and sesame seeds
There are many fun activities you can do in Hyderabad. You can spend a whole day exploring the wonderworld of cinema at Ramoji Film City, or indulge in exciting water games at Wonderla Amusement Park. You can also shop to your heart’s content at Smaaash Nexus Mall, Smaaash Inorbit Mall or Experium.Hyderabad is also well known for its nightlife. The city comes alive with music festivals, concerts, parties, street food and more.
Banjara Hills, HITEC City and Gachibowli are a few of the most commonly preferred places to stay in Hyderabad Some of the most booked and best hotels in these regions are:
1. The Leela Hyderabad
2. Trident Hyderabad
3. ITC Kohenur
4. Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
5. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel
6. Dream Suites Hotel
7. Super Townhouse Lanco Hills
Begum Bazaar is Hyderabad’s largest and oldest wholesale market, best known for household goods, spices, jewellery, dry fruits, and sweets. Boasting over 15,000 shops, it is one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city. Tourists typically buy souvenirs, spices, gold, silver and pearl jewellery, and other household items from the Bazaar. It is known to offer a local culture-rich experience including haggling for prices.
The best time to visit Hyderabad is during the fall and winter months from October to March. During this time, the weather is fairly pleasant and cool with mild temperatures - perfect for sightseeing and other outdoor activities.Summers and monsoons are typically not favoured by tourists as Hyderabad can get quite hot and humid during the summer. The monsoon season on the other hand attracts heavy rainfall.Hence, it is best to avoid the extremes and travel during the cooler months.
Short trips of 3 to 5 days are generally considered sufficient to explore Hyderabad’s iconic attractions including historic places, monuments, entertainment hubs, and urban landmarks. While in 2 to 3 days you can explore the core attractions with ease, in 3 to 5 days you can also indulge in entertainment activities at a relaxed pace.
Yes, Hyderabad is considered good for shopping owing to its bustling street markets and wide variety of specialty items. The city centers also boast modern malls with global brand stores. Tourists typically love purchasing Hyderabad’s indigenous items like pearls, lac bangles, Ikat sarees, Bidri work crafts, spices, and perfumes.
