Hyderabad Highlights

Recommended TOURIST LOCATIONS/SPOTS

Ramoji Film City:

  • Largest studio complex in the world which spread across 2000 acres of land - Owned By Ramoji group
  • Main attractions: Bird park, Kripalu Caves, butterfly garden, adventure rides, artificial sets of Police station, hospitals, school, Railway Station, Mysore Garden,
  • Accommodation available inside the film city - Sitara, Tara, Shantiniketan – Budget Service Apartments,
  • Park Timings.: 09:00 AM to 05:03 PM
  • For fare details- https://www.ramojifilmcity.com/

Snow world:

  • First snow-themed amusement park in India
  • Activities include rock climbing, ice skating, snow slides with bumping-car, toboggan rides
  • Entry fee : Adult- 500 & child - 300
  • Snow World Blue Package & Snow World Double Offer Packages are available - More details http://snowworldhyd.com/
  • Located at Lower Tank Bund Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana 500080, Ph 040- 29702978
  • Opening hours: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Nehru Zoological Park:

  • More than 100 species of animals, birds, and mammals can be seen here
  • Nocturnal cave is the main attraction as it artificially reverses night and day for the animals.
  • Children’s Train, Natural history Museum and safari trips can be explored here
  • Opening hours: 08:30 AM - 4:00 PM - closed on Mondays, Address: Zoo Park Main Rd, Bahadurpura West, Hyderabad, Telangana

Golconda Fort:

  • Listed as an archaeological treasure which has produced famous gems like Koh-i-Noor, hope Diamond.
  • Known for the magical architecture especially the Clapping Portico where if you clap from the entrance it can be heard at the top of the fort and also the amazing view from the highest point of the Fort
  • Take the help of a local guide to understand the history of this fort.
  • Recommended to wear shoes as it requires a lot of walking to reach the top of the fort.
  • Sound and light show, Nagina Baug, Rani Mahal Mosque are the other main attractions.
  • Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Address: Khair Complex, Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad, Telangana 500008

Charminar:

  • Square shape structure with four pillars and it has a spiral staircase that takes you to the apex of the tower.
  • Built-in 15th century which is listed as an archaeological and architectural treasure of India
  • Explore the street shopping - Lad Bazaar is known for bangles which can be made customized based on our requirements - Pathar Gatti is known for its pearls.
  • Should try Hyderabadi Biriyani and Irani Chai from the street shops around Charminar
  • Opening hours: 9 AM - 5:30 PM, Address: Char Kaman, Ghansi Bazaar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002

Hussain Sagar Lake :

  • Necklace shaped lake which connects two parts of the city Secunderabad and Hyderabad
  • Monolithic Statue of the Gautama Buddha is placed center of the lake which is accessible by boat from Lumbini Park
  • Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Address: Tank Bund Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500004, India

TIPS & ADVISES

  • Recommended to wear shoes in Golconda Fort as it requires a lot of walking to reach the top of the fort and also don’t forget to carry a bottle of water.
  • You need to bargain to the core for best price during the street shopping in Charminar
  • Not recommended for Asthma patients in Snow world as the temperature inside the park goes to – 5 °C
  • Nehru Zoological Park is closed on all Mondays
  • Should try Irani Chai with Osmania Biscuits
  • Don’t forget to carry driving license if you are planning to avail self-rental service You need to bargain with auto drivers as they demand exorbitant fares irrespective of the distance
  • Do not drink and drive
  • Do not smoke in public places
  • Dial 100 or 108 for police and 101 or 108 for any medical or fire emergencies.