Best of Hyderabad Recommended by Indian Travellers

Created Date: 25 August 2018
Best of Hyderabad Recommended by Indian travellers

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861 travel stories about Hyderabad by Indian travellers
Guide includes:About destination | Top things to do | Best accommodations | Travelling tips | Best time to visit
About Hyderabad
Hyderabad is the capital city of the state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh of South India.
Located on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad is the fifth largest city of India. The 400 year old
city is located on the banks of the River Musi.
Hyderabad was founded by Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah, the fifth sovereign of the Qutab
Shahi dynasty, in the year 1591. Initially, Golconda was the capital of the Qutab Shahi dynasty,
who ruled over Deccan during the period 1512 – 1687.
The name Hyderabad literally means ‘city of Hyder’ since it was named after Queen Hyder
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Mahal, wife of King Qutab Shah. With the help of Iranian architects, Hyderabad was erected in a
grid format. The city was modeled on the city of Isfahan of Iran. With the construction of
Hyderabad city, it became the capital city of Qutb Shahi rulers.
The cultural facet of Hyderabad is distinctly different from the Telugu culture of the rest of
Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad has a rich Hyderabadi culture of its own, a blend of Persian and
Telugu cultures, which flourished under the reign of the Qutab Shahis.
Hyderabad is also known as the ‘City of Nizams’ since it was ruled for a long time by the
Nizams. The Nizams of Hyderabad were famous as the wealthiest royals in the history of India.
Today, Hyderabad is one of the leading centres of information technology. The emerging
Biotech and IT industries have given the city a global platform. The thriving tourism and IT
industries have brought Marriott, Novotel and Taj, the giants in the hospitality industry, to this
metropolis.
Tourists who visit Hyderabad can witness the blend of ancestral heritage and modern
technology. The deep rooted cultural history of Hyderabad is evident from its monuments,
mosques, temples, varied art forms and crafts. The monuments, minarets and mosques of
Hyderabad with its impressive architectural style attract visitors.
Charminar, Jama Masjid, Golconda Fort, Salarjung Museum, Osmania University, Paigah
Tombs, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Raymond Tomb, Birla Mandir, Hussain Sagar, Ramoji Film City,
etc. are some of the popular attractions of the city of Hyderabad.
Hyderabad also celebrates the Deccan Festival is organised by the Department of Tourism,
Andhra Pradesh, every year on 25th February. This five-day long festival reflects the culture
and highlights Hyderabad's arts, crafts, culture and the famous Nawabi cuisine.
The pulsating nightlife of Hyderabad is also a major tourist attraction. The bylanes of the
Charminar and the authentic Hyderabadi and Andhra cuisine has made Hyderabad a haven for
shopaholics and foodies. The best time to visit Hyderabad is October to March.
Hyderabad can be reached from destinations around the country by air, rail and road. There are
two International Airports in Hyderabad, Hyderabad International Airport; Rajiv Gandhi
International Terminal and a domestic terminal; N T Rama Rao Domestic Terminal, connected
with almost all major cities of India and the world.
Secunderabad and Nampalli Railway stations are well connected to all major cities.
The city is also well connected by buses run by the state government and other private
operators to regions within the state as well as neighbouring states.
Information
State:
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State: Telangana
Famous for/as: Heritage
Altitude: 542 M
Pincode: 500001
District: Hyderabad
Language: Telugu,Urdu
STD code: 040
Weather: Summer 21 To 39°C, Winter 14 To 20°C
Featured review about Hyderabad

On a hunt to explore Hyderabadi food
"Me and my partner are a big time foodies. We always try and find places to gorge on its
specialties. Hyderabad being a Mecca for food lovers was a obvious choice for us to visit.
Therefore on foreseeing a long weekend coming, we thought of hunting this place to satiate our
hungry souls . Dreams of quintessential Hyderbadi Biryani, Paya soup, Haleem, Irani chai came
everyday till the time we landed in the magnificent land of Nizams . One point I would like to
highlight here is that food in Hyderabad is **** affordable and the portions are real big. This is
another bonus point of visiting this place . Delicacies to try when you are in old Hyderabad:. 1.
Biryani at Hotel Shadab. 2. Irani Chai and Paya soup with Naan bread at Shah Ghouse. 3.
Haleem at Pista House (in non-ramzan period this is the only place where you will easily get it).
4. Natural fruit ice-cream at Famous Ice-cream. 5. Shrews-bury Biscuit at Subhan Bakery
(Please please try these biscuits and you will fall in love with them) . . When in new Hyderabad,
you can try:. Biryani at Bawarchi (it is super delicious ). Ohri's in Banjara Hills (for a upmarket
restaurant experience). Altogether it was a delicious experience visiting Hyderabad for two
hungry bellies. If you too are food-fanatics, then do not wait and dig into sumptuous
hyderababdi food in the very own land of nizams." - Richa , Bangalore, 2 months ago
Hyderabad, The Biriyani place
"Hyderabad as you all know is a tremendous place to visit because it has got Charminar,
Ramoji Film City, Salar Jung Museum and numerous other places of interest. Salar Jung
Museum is just awesome. It takes plenty of time to go through all the galleries of this great
museum. It is a pride of Hyderabad. So is RFC. But for me it is Bawarchi restaurant where I
dined as long as I stayed in Hyderabad. The biryani served here is mouth watering. Hospitality
tremendous." - Kaushik kumar bhattacharya , , Mar 21, 2017
Amazing City but lack of cleanliness
"I'm a Doctor from the United States and periodically come to India for teaching and surgical
work. I love being in Hyderabad for my work especially to catch up with one of those late night
biryanis apart from visiting the 400+yr charminar and roaming around the old city by walk
watching the tourists buying bangles and pearls. Spending time at Salar Jung Museum is
fascinating especially to look at Turner's marvellous sculpture.
After operating at various hospitals, depending on the place I am, feel like hanging around the
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Tank Bund Lake and Durgam Cheruvu, being my favourite hideout. Love travelling around
Cyberabad watching beautiful Buildings of Software companies and roaming in the campus of
Indian Business School and visit the Filmnagar temple on the way back to Secunderabad to
have my favourite Irani chai and Osmania Biscuits.
Exciting to walk around the Sultan Bazar to watch scores of people shopping for safety pin to
airbags, especially female stuff and head to Birla Temple in the evening to visit Lord
Venkateswara and watch Hyderabad city in the lights.
Don't really miss the Light and Sound show at the magnanimous Golkonda Fort. Never miss my
evening dinner pick up from Sri Kanya in Panjagutta and Sri Krishna Sweets from RP Road. Of
Course love to watch movies at Inox at GVK One.
Very unfair on my part not to mention the world famous Ramoji Film City and love to tour around
if time permits.
But of late, missing the cleanliness and beauty of Hyderabad and also afraid of the ever
increasing traffic and with that pollution. EVEN THEN, LOVE TO BE IN Hyderabad." - Sri , ,
Jan 19, 2017
Reliving our associations
"Hyderabad is the city where we spent about 3 decades of the prime of our lives. My husband
and I worked there. Those years were very enriching, quite naturally so, with close interactions
with colleagues in my workplace and with neighbours and acquaintances we could cultivate.
People from different cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds gave us warm company.
Thus got an excellent exposure to a slice of national citizenship and the required perspective to
look at events from the national angle rather than the narrow perspective of one who belongs to
a particular state, linguistic group or religion. Got enchanted with the ambience of different parts
of the city of Hyderabad and the food habits of people from different parts of the country who
live in harmony in the city. Our children spent their childhood and adolescence in this city and
had their entire school education as well as their professional education partially in this city. So
they also developed roots here. My husband and I could visit the offices we served and could
meet old acquaintances. The ambience has changed from the time over a decade before when
we last visited. On the whole this visit was so enjoyable with the intense nostalgia of
associations we left behind a decade ago." - Permesh nair , Kochi, Nov 22, 2016
Place for historical monuments and food lovers
"Hyderabad has a rich history and grand historical places. Lovers of heritage buildings and
architectural enthusiasts will enjoy the place thoroughly. The Golkonda Fort, Mahala Palace,
Nizam Museum, Salarjangh Museum are the places to relish as they bring back memories of
rich history of Hyderabad and Nizam era.
Birla Mandir and Jagganath mandir are tranquil beautiful places with once again lovely
structures.
Ramoji film city is nice experience though its not as big and falls short on expectations of film
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buffs. One would wish for reliving the experience of fav movies rather than passing them by in
tour buses.
There is much for foodies in the city. The city has really delicious food and so many places with
much varieties. Of course the biryani and kabab of Paradise are worth visiting the city on their
own! Besides that there are so many small and big places for different types of kababs,
frankies, rolls, etc. Local dishes are so spicy and deliciously different from northern or Punjabi
food. The pickles are also yummy, and so are deserts such as Frost Stick and Cream Stone ice
creams! Can't have enough!
Overall, Hyderabad is worth spending a week if you wish to thoroughly explore the rich heritage
and food. Rather than rushing like a tourist, its a city worth exploring leisurely for its hidden
delights.
Being a big metro type city it has all facilities and there is no trouble in finding good stay and
conveyance at much reasonable cost." - Jaydeep chhatrapati , , Nov 6, 2016
Read 861 Hyderabad reviews on HolidayIQ.com
Top attractions in Hyderabad recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

1 Ramoji Film City
Type: Theme Park
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 1 Of 410
Ratings: 6.33/7 (298 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To
17:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 17:00
"If you are not familiar with Bollywood films and the movie stars, don't go. Spent a full day
wandering around film sets and gardens that meant nothing to me....bored!" - Sharon
mcintosh , , Yesterday
2 Birla Mandir
Type: Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 410
"I always have a "moment" when I visit Birla Mandir. I stand overlooking Hyderabad and I don't
know why but it just gets to me. Love having that sense of peace when I'm there." - Sharon
mcintosh , , Yesterday
3 Balaji Temple
Type: Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 410
Ratings:
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"Little away from the city, but worth it. Quite famous. Worth the time. Can invest ample time in
the temple. Lots of Shiva Murtis from the various avtaars of Lord Shiva. Considered pious
space." - Manoj Onkar, Ahmedabad, Oct 22, 2017
4Golconda Fort
Type: Fort
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 410
"One can definitely burn all the calories gained while gorging on hyderabadi delicacies by hiking
to reach top of Golconda Fort.The Fort is beautiful.The only recommendation from my side if
you are visiting this place on a sunny day is to carry a..." - Richa , Bangalore, 2 months ago
5 Salarjung Museum
Type: Museum
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 5 Of 410
"The museum has a vast collection of many different things. Each room has a different theme of
collection. Silver ware, guns, swords, marble statues, Chinese & Japanese gallery and many
more. My favorite is the marble statues, sword & gun..." - Amit Rao, Chennai, 2 weeks ago
6 NTR Gardens
Type: Garden
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 6 Of 410
"awesome place visit with ur friends,family, girlfrd. beautiful garden ,flowers and nice place were
no one distrub u...total silence and greenery.. u will love it " - Masterbasant , , Dec 23, 2016
7Charminar
Type: Monument
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 7 Of 410
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"Charminar was all patriotic on Republic Day and was colored in tri-color.The place is chaotic
but somehow I loved the chaos and energy of this place.The are huge number of fruit sellers
around this place which will tempt you to gorge on such a..." - Richa , Bangalore, 2 months
ago
8 Nehru Zoological Park
Type: Zoo
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 8 Of 410
Timings: Summer - 08:00 To 17:30 , Winter - 08:30 To 17:00
"It was first time i went to zoo ,safarline was best ,zoo is covered by large area it requires upto 3
-5 hours when u observe the beauty of nature there are lot of spieces of birds different spieces
of parrots and other birds , wide spieces of..." - Pankaj ahuja , , Oct 30, 2017
9 Hussain sagar Lake
Type: Lake
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 410
"The experience was extraordinary and fantastic.It was very lively and relaxing.Everyone should
visit Hussain sagar lake,to get relaxed from our busy lives." - Manikanth reddy mandala , ,
Dec 29, 2017
10 Chawmahalla Palace
Type: Palace
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 10 Of 410
"A decently managed space. The display is of good quality. Campus could have been
maintained much better. Couple of spaces open but some of the palaces are locked and not
open for public. The historic information displayed is..." - Manoj Onkar, Ahmedabad, Oct 22,
2017
Popular hotels in Hyderabad recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

1 ITC Hotel Kakatiya Sheraton & Towers
Price: Rs. 10,372 - 12,247
Ranked: 1 Of 1787
Ratings: 6/7 (133 Reviews)
Address:
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Address: 6 -3 -1187, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500016
Phone: 4023400132
Website: Www.itcwelcomgroup.in
"The location, ambiance, food, front desk, house keeping, WiFi, bathroom, room
service, billing etc are excellent. Loved the room and courtesy of the staff. Food
taste and presentation was excellent. Will surely recommend this hotel to my
friends..." - Venkateswarlu yaganti , , 1 month ago
Read 133 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
2 Hotel Tara(Ramoji film City)
Price: Rs. Upto 5,500
Ranked: 2 Of 1787
Address: Anajpur Village
Hayath Nagar
Mandal
Phone: 40-23412262
Website: Www.ramojifilmcity.com
"Hotel is situated at a scenic location and is a must stay. The staff is friendly and
is always on their toes to fulfill your needs. A must visit and a perfect example of
simple is elegant. Each and every morning is beautiful with a picturesque..." -
Missnikita , , 4 days ago
3 Taj Falaknuma Palace
Price: Rs. Upto 32,500
Ranked: 3 Of 1787
Address: Engine Bowli
Falaknuma, Hyderabad
Phone: 40-66298585
Website: Www.tajhotels.com
"One of the best experiences, lot of good memories to remember. Great service
and awesome place" - Ramkrishna jagini , , 3 months ago
4 Hotel Saptagiri
Price: Rs. 2,485 - 7,000
Ranked: 4 Of 1787
Address: 9-1-220, St Marrys Road, Opp.Passport Office, Railways Station,
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Secunderabad
Phone: 40-66677788
Website: Www.hotelsaptagiri.in
"Great and Comfortable stay . Good location and place for business and
personal stay. All type of food avilable . Market waking distance from Hotel.
Overall Value for Money." - Brijesh kumar bist , , 4 weeks ago
5 Lemon Tree Hotel
Price: Rs. 6,170 - 6,252
Ranked: 5 Of 1787
Address: Plot No. 2, Survey No. 64
HITEC City, Madhapur
Hyderabad
Phone: 9911701701
Website: Www.lemontreehotels.com
"Hotel with its brand serves you the best. Rooms are good and clean, spacious
enough. One added benefit is good connectivity with the city (Gachibowli, hitec
city, etc). The staff are also well trained and behave professionally. Food is also
very..." - Parthiv Kagtada, Hyderabad, 1 month ago
6 The Park Hyderabad
Price: Rs. 6,685 - 8,597
Ranked: 6 Of 1787
Address: 22, RajBhavan Road
Somajiguda, Hyderabad
Phone: 4023456789
Website: Www.theparkhotels.com
"last month i have visited to Pune for my business purpose and i have enjoyed
my stay at The Park Hyderabad Hotel, the hotel is too good in this budget , i
have literally enjoyed my self as the rooms are good clean well maintained the
Food was..." - Vijeta Machhi, Mumbai, 2 weeks ago
7 Park Hyatt Hyderabad
Price: Rs. 8,502 - 14,084
Ranked: 7 Of 1787
Address:
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Address: Road No. 2, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad
Phone: 4049491234
Website: Www.hyderabad.park.hyatt.com
"We stayed there for 4 nights with family which was not possible without the
courteous attitude of staff. The room was very big...bigger then what we
expected. ...and the breakfast was super spread. ..we ate a hell lot for 4 days
....all in all..." - Narendra agrawal , , Apr 22, 2018
8 Oakwood Residence
Price: Rs. 6,492 - 7,672
Ranked: 8 Of 1787
Address: Survey No. 115/1, Kapil Towers, IT Park, Nanakramguda, Financial
District, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
Phone: 4066359999
Website: Www.oakwoodasia.com
"Clean and good spacious rooms. Breakfast had a good spread with lot of
varieties. Rooms had a very good kitchen with all basic utensils. Television was
big enough for the room with a good speakers included." - Arun kumar
subramani , , 2 months ago
9 Trident Hotel
Price: Rs. 9,580 - 12,163
Ranked: 9 Of 1787
Address: HITEC City
Near Cyber Towers
Madhapur
Phone: 4066232323
Website: Www.tridenthotels.com
" went for a dinner buffet at the Trident and the hotel seems very fresh. The staff
are very courteous and caring. The ambience is pretty pleasant and the quality
of food and overall dining experience was a pleasure. A fantastic property by
the..." - Rajendra Hegde, Bangalore, 2 months ago
10 Vivanta by Taj Begumpet
Price: Rs. 7,654 - 7,672
Ranked:
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Ranked: 10 Of 1787
Address: 1-10-147 & 148
Begumpet, Hyderabad
Phone: 40-67252626
Website: Www.vivanta.tajhotels.com
"rooms were clean and well maintained. ............location is good..........facilities
are nice........staff were helpful......... rooms were spacious.......... breakfast had
wide spread ..............staffs .................worth for..." - Alice joy , , 1 month ago
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Best way to travel from Bangalore to Hyderabad

The distance between Bangalore and Hyderabad, is almost 590 km and it takes more than ten
hours on the road, to reach Hyderabad from Bangalore. The best way to travel, is by train.
There are many trains that run between these two places. The Rajdhani Express leaves
Bangalore City Junction at 20:20 hours and reaches Secunderabad at 07:35 hours. The fare for
a single traveller in a 3 tier AC is Rs. 1065. Secunderabad and Hyderabad are twin cities; and
one can take any bus to reach Hyderabad in 15 minutes.
Transport options from Bangalore to Hyderabad

Bangalore to Hyderabad By Train: Take a direct train from Bangalore to Secunderabad, which
takes around 11 hours. Hyderabad city centre is about 7 km from the Secunderabad Railway
Station. The distance between the Secunderabad Railway Station and the Hyderabad city
centre can be covered by taking a bus or an auto-rickshaw. Travelling by train is comfortable
and suitable for families with kids, seniors and group travellers.
Bangalore to Hyderabad By Flight: Take a direct flight from Bangalore to Hyderabad, which
takes around 1 hour to reach Hyderabad. Hyderabad Airport is situated at a distance of about
24 km from the city centre. Hire a cab or take a bus to reach the city centre, which takes around
1 hour. Flights are suitable for families with kids, seniors and individual travellers.
Bangalore to Hyderabad By Car: Hire a cab or rent a car from Bangalore to Hyderabad, which
takes around 10 hours. Cost of cab ranges between INR9 and INR25 per kilometre in addition
to the toll tax. Ideal for group travel.
Bangalore to Hyderabad By Bus: Take a direct bus from Bangalore to Hyderabad, which takes
around 12 hours. Hyderabad Bus Stand is situated at a distance of about 2 km from the city
centre. Travelling by bus is economical and suitable for individual travellers and backpackers.
Read more Travel options on HolidayIQ.com
>Bangalore To Hyderabad (500Km)
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> Mumbai To Hyderabad (620Km)
> Pune To Hyderabad (504Km)
> Kolkata To Hyderabad (1182Km)
> Chennai To Hyderabad (517Km)
> Visakhapatnam To Hyderabad (505Km)
> Kochi (Cochin) To Hyderabad (862Km)
> Delhi To Hyderabad (1263Km)
Hyderabad weather
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Hyderabad
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Hyderabad, the capital of the Andhra Pradesh, experiences a combination of tropical climate
and semi-arid climate. Hyderabad remains mostly warm throughout the year, with the mercury
dipping comfortably during the month of December and January. The rains are mostly
concentrated during the monsoon season with the southwest monsoon winds bringing in more
than 75 percent of the rainfall.
Summer in Hyderabad is typically hot with temperatures often soaring to more than 40° Celsius.
The summer season here starts as early as end of February and continues till the month of
June, with the city experiencing an average temperature of 30° Celsius to 40° Celsius.
The city gets its share of rainfall during the monsoons which arrive by end of June and
continues till around early October. The south-west monsoons bring in the rains and Hyderabad
receives around 810mm of rain annually. The temperature drips during the monsoons.
Winter starts from late October and goes on till February. The winter months in Hyderabad is
quite comfortable and remains pleasant throughout. Since the city does not experience much
winter showers, the weather remains clear and bright. The days are sunny and pleasantly warm,
while the nights and early mornings are cool. The average winter temperature is around 20-24°
Celsius, but this can go down to around 12 to 13° Celsius during the month of December, which
is often the coldest month here.
The best time to visit Hyderabad is during the months of November and February. During this
time, the climate is quite pleasant and temperatures dwindle to make the daytime warm and
comfortable, and the evenings cool.
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861 travel stories about Hyderabad by Indian travellers

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Top attractions in Hyderabad recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Popular hotels in Hyderabad recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Best way to travel from Bangalore to Hyderabad

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