3-Day Hyderabad Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Exploring Old Hyderabad
    30 minutes (7.2 km) from Hyderabad International Airport

    Start your trip with a visit to the Charminar, a monument and mosque built in 1591. You can climb up the stairs to the top of the tower for a panoramic view of the area. From there, head over to the Golconda Fort, a 13th-century fortress with historic architecture and light shows at night. End the day with a trip to the Hussain Sagar Lake, a beautiful artificial lake where you can take a boat ride and enjoy the statue of Buddha.

  2. Day 2: Touring Museums and Markets
    20 minutes (5.6 km) from Hussain Sagar Lake

    Start your morning at the Salar Jung Museum, one of the largest museums in the country, with over a million artifacts and collections from around the world. Afterward, head over to the Chowmahalla Palace, a restored palace with stunning architecture and beautiful courtyards. End the day with a visit to the Laad Bazaar, a bustling market filled with shops selling traditional bangles and jewelry.

  3. Day 3: Relaxing and Eating
    15 minutes (4.2 km) from Laad Bazaar

    Start your last day in Hyderabad with a visit to the Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple made entirely of white marble, offering breathtaking views of the city. Afterward, head over to one of the city's best biryani restaurants, Paradise Biriyani, for a delicious lunch. Finally, end your trip at the Nehru Zoological Park, a vast zoo home to many wild animals.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Charminar (1-2 hours, free)
  • Golconda Fort (2-3 hours, INR 15-50)
  • Hussain Sagar Lake (1-2 hours, INR 20-150)
  • Salar Jung Museum (2-3 hours, INR 20-150)
  • Chowmahalla Palace (1-2 hours, INR 10-80)
  • Laad Bazaar (1-2 hours, free)
  • Birla Mandir (1-2 hours, free)
  • Paradise Biriyani (1-2 hours, INR 200-500)
  • Nehru Zoological Park (2-3 hours, INR 20-80)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 285-1080

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can also visit the Qutb Shahi Tombs, Ramoji Film City, and the Himayat Sagar Lake. Alternatively, you can spend more time at the places listed above, and for those who have less time, we recommend combining day 2 and day 3 into a single day to maximize your experience.

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