Start your Hyderabad trip with a morning visit to the iconic Charminar, a monument built in 1591 by the fifth Sultan of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. Climb up to the top to catch a panoramic view of Hyderabad city. Stroll the nearby streets, filled with shops selling bangles, pearls, and street food. For lunch, try local delicacies like biriyani and kebabs at Bawarchi restaurant. In the afternoon, head to Golconda Fort, 10 km away.
Discover one of the largest one man collections of antiques at the Salar Jung Museum, housing over 40,000 artifacts from all over the world. The museum offers a visual treat in the form of paintings, sculptures, carvings, and manuscripts. Grab lunch nearby before heading to Lumbini Park, located near the Hussain Sagar Lake. The park features a musical fountain, laser show, rides, and boating.
Get ready to delve into the magical world of movies at the Ramoji Film City, the world's largest integrated film studio complex. Hop on a film bus tour to discover themed sets, gardens, spots for adventure sports, and meet some quirky characters. The complex offers various live shows, dance performances, and carnival parades. The place also has restaurants for a variety of cuisines.
Begin your day in a royal way by visiting the Chowmahalla Palace, the former residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The palace showcases exhibits like vintage cars, crockery, weapons, and clothing belonging to the royal family. Later in the day, head to the Nehru Zoological Park, known for its collection of exotic and native species. Apart from the safari ride, the park also has a butterfly pavilion, dinosaur park, nocturnal zoo and bird show.
If you have an extra day, visit Qutub Shahi Tombs, the burial site of the seven Qutub Shahi rulers, and Hussain Sagar Lake to take a boat ride around the lake.
You can skip or reduce the time at places depending on your interest and time available. Start your day early to avoid crowds and traffic.