8-Day Hyderabad Itinerary

1. Day 1: Charminar
   20 minutes (8.6 km) from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

   Visit the iconic monument of Hyderabad which was built in the 16th century. Shop for bangles and pearls in the nearby Laad Bazaar.

2. Day 2: Golconda Fort
   30 minutes (11.5 km) from Charminar

   Explore the ancient fortress, known for its acoustic system and light and sound show, which narrates the story of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

3. Day 3: Salar Jung Museum
   40 minutes (12.2 km) from Golconda Fort

   Marvel at the museum's collection of over 40,000 art objects, including antique weapons, sculptures, and paintings from different parts of the world.

4. Day 4: Ramoji Film City
   1 hour (43.8 km) from Salar Jung Museum

   Experience the magic of cinema, with movie sets, live shows, adventure sports, and more at the world's largest film studio complex.

5. Day 5: Islamic Heritage Museum and Chowmahalla Palace
   30 minutes (8.6 km) from Ramoji Film City

   Discover Hyderabad's Islamic heritage at the museum and palace, which once housed the Nizams of Hyderabad. Admire the palace's architecture and artifacts.

6. Day 6: Nehru Zoological Park
   20 minutes (5.5 km) from Islamic Heritage Museum

   Get up close with over 1,500 animals, including tigers, lions, elephants, and birds at India's largest zoo.

7. Day 7: Hussain Sagar Lake and Lumbini Park
   30 minutes (7.1 km) from Nehru Zoological Park

   Take a boat ride on the lake, visit the Buddha statue, and enjoy the musical fountain show at the park.

8. Day 8: Birla Mandir and Shopping
   20 minutes (5.5 km) from Hussain Sagar Lake

   Visit the beautifully crafted temple made of white marble and granite. Shop for souvenirs at the nearby Abids area.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Charminar (1-2 hours, free)
• Golconda Fort (2-3 hours, INR 25 for Indians, INR 300 for foreigners)
• Salar Jung Museum (2-3 hours, INR 20 for Indians, INR 500 for foreigners)
• Ramoji Film City (8-10 hours, INR 1,150 for general package)
• Islamic Heritage Museum and Chowmahalla Palace (2-3 hours, INR 80 for Indians, INR 220 for foreigners)
• Nehru Zoological Park (3-4 hours, INR 60 for Indians, INR 150 for foreigners)
• Hussain Sagar Lake and Lumbini Park (2-3 hours, INR 20 for boat ride, INR 25 for musical fountain show)
• Birla Mandir and Shopping (2-3 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,665 for Indians, INR 1,595 for foreigners

Useful Tips

You can add Hyderabad's famous biryani and kebabs to your itinerary by visiting Paradise, Bawarchi, or Shah Ghouse. If you have more time, you can explore the Qutb Shahi Tombs, Falaknuma Palace, or the Nizam Museum. If you have less time, skip the Islamic Heritage Museum and opt for a visit to the State Museum of Telangana instead.