A Nature Lover's Guide to Hyderabad

  1. 6:00AM: KBR National Park
    30 minutes (11.6 km) from city center

    Start your day at KBR National Park, one of the largest green spaces in the city. Take a peaceful walk amongst the natural habitat of toque macaques, Indian monitor lizards, and over 100 species of butterflies.

  2. 9:00AM: Osman Sagar Lake
    40 minutes (16.5 km) from KBR National Park

    Surround yourself with nature's beauty at Osman Sagar Lake. Take a short hike, stroll along the lake's shore, or relax at a nearby park. You can even try your hand at fishing!

  3. 12:00PM: Durgam Cheruvu Lake
    25 minutes (12 km) from Osman Sagar Lake

    Continue your communion with nature at Durgam Cheruvu Lake. Surrounded by granite rocks and trees, the lake offers a serene oasis in the heart of the city. Take a boat ride or try your hand at kayaking.

  4. 2:00PM: Nehru Zoological Park
    25 minutes (12 km) from Durgam Cheruvu Lake

    Spend the afternoon discovering over 100 species of animals at Nehru Zoological Park. Highlights include the Bengal tiger, Indian rhinoceros, and Indian elephant. The park also has a large aviary featuring colorful birds of all sizes.

  5. 6:00PM: Hussain Sagar Lake
    15 minutes (4.6 km) from Nehru Zoological Park

    Round out your day at Hussain Sagar Lake, one of Hyderabad's most iconic landmarks. Take a boat ride to the nearby Statue of Unity or simply relax and watch the sunset over the lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • KBR National Park (2 hours, Free)
  • Osman Sagar Lake (2 hours, Free)
  • Durgam Cheruvu Lake (2 hours, 500 INR for Kayaking)
  • Nehru Zoological Park (3 hours, 50 INR for entry)
  • Hussain Sagar Lake (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 550 INR

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the nearby Chilkur Balaji Temple or the Botanical Gardens. If you have less time, skip Nehru Zoological Park or shorten your visit to Durgam Cheruvu Lake or Hussain Sagar Lake.

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