Three-Day Hyderabad Family-Friendly Itinerary in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Charminar and Salar Jung Museum
    30 minutes (7.5 miles) from Hyderabad International Airport

    Begin your day at one of Hyderabad's most famous landmarks, the Charminar, a 16th-century mosque and monument built by the Qutub Shahi dynasty. Climb the stairs to the top for panoramic views of the city. Then head to the Salar Jung Museum to see the most extensive collection of art and artifacts from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The museum houses rare manuscripts, sculptures, paintings, and textiles, including the famous Veiled Rebecca sculpture.

  2. Day 2: Ramoji Film City and Golconda Fort
    1 hour 30 minutes (24 miles) from Salar Jung Museum

    Get ready for an exciting day at the Ramoji Film City, one of the world's largest film studios. Take a guided tour of the sets, movie-making facilities, and outdoor locations. Enjoy live entertainment shows, rides, and games, perfect for kids and adults. In the afternoon, visit the Golconda Fort, a 13th-century citadel and palace complex. Explore the fort's ramparts, gates, halls, and royal chambers, and watch a light and sound show in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Hussain Sagar Lake and Nehru Zoological Park
    1 hour (11 miles) from Golconda Fort

    End your tour with a relaxing day at the Hussain Sagar Lake, a 400-year-old artificial lake built during the Qutub Shahi era. Take a boat ride to reach the famous Buddha Statue on the middle of the lake, one of the tallest Buddha statues in the world. Then head to the Nehru Zoological Park, home to over 1000 species of animals, birds, and reptiles. Enjoy a safari ride, a toy train ride, and a butterfly park.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Charminar (1-2 hours, free)
  • Salar Jung Museum (2-3 hours, INR 20-40 per person)
  • Ramoji Film City (5-6 hours, INR 2,000-2,500 per adult)
  • Golconda Fort (2-3 hours, INR 25-50 per person)
  • Hussain Sagar Lake (1-2 hours, free)
  • Nehru Zoological Park (3-4 hours, INR 50-100 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,095-2,690 per adult
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