7 Days in Hyderabad via Kashmir - City Experiences Itinerary

1. Day 1: Visit Charminar and Golconda Fort
   Charminar - 30 mins (5.7 km) from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
   Golconda Fort - 30 mins (11.5 km) from Charminar

   Explore Hyderabad's iconic monument, Charminar followed by picturesque views of the city from the historic Golconda Fort.

2. Day 2: City Museum and Birla Temple
   City Museum - 35 mins (15 km) from Golconda Fort
   Birla Temple - 20 mins (5.2 km) from City Museum

   Discover the history and culture of Hyderabad at the City Museum followed by the striking architecture and religious significance of Birla Temple.

3. Day 3: Salar Jung Museum and Nehru Zoological Park
   Salar Jung Museum - 25 mins (6.8 km) from Birla Temple
   Nehru Zoological Park - 25 mins (13.2 km) from Salar Jung Museum

   The largest single-man collection of antiques at Salar Jung Museum followed by a visit to the wildlife at Nehru Zoological Park.

4. Day 4: Chowmahalla Palace and Mecca Masjid
   Chowmahalla Palace - 15 mins (4.5 km) from Nehru Zoological Park
   Mecca Masjid - 5 mins (1.5 km) from Chowmahalla Palace

   Explore the luxurious and extravagant lifestyle of the Nizams at Chowmahalla Palace followed by the stunning architecture and history of the iconic Mecca Masjid.

5. Day 5: Visit Dal Lake and Shankaracharya Temple (Srinagar)
   Dal Lake - 35 mins (14 km) from Srinagar International Airport
   Shankaracharya Temple - 20 mins (7 km) from Dal Lake

   Travel to Srinagar and take in the breathtaking views of Dal Lake followed by a visit to the ancient Shankaracharya Temple for a spiritual experience.

6. Day 6: Saffron Fields and Mughal Gardens (Srinagar)
   Saffron Fields - 40 mins (17 km) from Shankaracharya Temple
   Mughal Gardens - 20 mins (8 km) from Saffron Fields

   Witness the cultivation of Saffron flowers followed by a relaxing stroll around the vibrant and picturesque Mughal Gardens.

7. Day 7: Gondola Ride and Pari Mahal (Srinagar)
   Gondola Ride - 45 mins (19 km) from Mughal Gardens
   Pari Mahal - 15 mins (4 km) from Gondola Ride

   Experience the adventure of a Gondola ride followed by a visit to the beautiful Pari Mahal for a serene end to the trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Charminar (1 hour, Rs. 15)
• Golconda Fort (2-3 hours, Rs. 25)
• City Museum (1-2 hours, Rs. 20)
• Birla Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Salar Jung Museum (2-3 hours, Rs. 20)
• Nehru Zoological Park (3-4 hours, Rs. 50)
• Chowmahalla Palace (2-3 hours, Rs. 50)
• Mecca Masjid (1 hour, Free)
• Dal Lake (2-3 hours, Rs. 200 for shikara ride)
• Shankaracharya Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
• Saffron Fields (1-2 hours, Free)
• Mughal Gardens (2-3 hours, Rs. 50)
• Gondola Ride (2-3 hours, Rs. 750)
• Pari Mahal (1-2 hours, Rs. 10)
Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 1200

Useful Tips

Add another day to your itinerary to experience the city’s famous food scene. Cut down a day from Srinagar if you’re short on time.