Since you’re continuing straight through the night, wait until daylight before beginning the sightseeing loop at Shilparamam in Madhapur. It is usually open from around 10:30 AM to 8 PM, though individual craft stalls may open gradually; allow about 1½ hours to wander through the rural-style lanes, artisan shops, sculptures, and open-air cultural displays. Entry is inexpensive, generally around ₹40–₹60, and the grounds are much more pleasant before the afternoon heat. Use a cab or metro to Madhapur, then walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride from HITEC City; carry water and comfortable shoes.
From Shilparamam, take a cab for roughly 15–20 minutes to Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge. The bridge itself is best treated as a brief photo stop rather than a long walk—traffic can be busy, and viewpoints are limited—so spend about 30 minutes taking in the lake, towers, and modern Madhapur skyline. Continue by cab toward Birla Mandir on Hill Fort Road, allowing 35–50 minutes depending on traffic. The white-marble temple generally welcomes visitors from late morning into the evening, but timings can vary; footwear and electronic devices may need to be deposited outside, and photography inside is not allowed. Set aside an hour for the hilltop views and quiet courtyard, with a small donation or locker fee if required.
Head to Charminar in the early evening, ideally leaving Birla Mandir by around 4:30–5 PM; the Old City drive can take 30–45 minutes, and parking is difficult, so a cab drop-off is easier than driving yourself. Allow an hour for the monument and nearby lanes, factoring in security checks, crowds, and uneven streets. Then settle at Nimrah Cafe & Bakery, directly beside Charminar, for Irani chai, Osmania biscuits, and bakery snacks—budget approximately ₹150–₹350 per person and expect a busy, informal atmosphere. To finish, take a cab to Necklace Road near Hussain Sagar, usually 30–45 minutes in evening traffic, and choose a busy, well-lit stretch for a one-hour lakeside walk. Stay near active promenades and arrange your onward ride before the late-night crowds thin; the lakefront is most enjoyable with the illuminated skyline reflected on the water.