If you are looking for a tourist destination to visit near Hyderabad then you need not be disappointed, along with an extensive list of places to see in Hyderabad, there are equally enchanting places to visit around the city as well. Whether you are looking for a one day trip or a long break from work; whether it is a last minute travel plan or a pre-planned romantic getaway or for a family vacation, there are destinations suiting everyone’s travel idea. Here is a list of popular places ideal for a short weekend break.
No Indian can survive without street side stalls. Foodie that we undeniably are, we have an special place for chats and snacks, especially sold on those small stands and vehicles, with invariably long queues and crowds awaiting their turn for the mouth watering offerings.
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It is only recently when I had started exploring weekend destinations around Hyderabad. The good news is that the exploration has been better than I expected as the state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are bestowed with innumerable numbers of tourist destination. Although not well-known, there are many hidden gems around Hyderabad, offering nothing less than a boon to travelers like me.
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The city of Hyderabad depicts an interesting confluence of the traditional and the modern, the past and the present. When planning a vacation to Hyderabad, chuck all the ideas of a laid-back vacation out from your head and get ready to be on your toes the entire day as with an unending list of tourist attractions, you are bound to have a jam-packed itinerary. Since it is impossible for anyone to soak in the multifarious charms which the city has to offer in a limited time span, we at Holidays DNA have complied a list of the top ten tourist spots which you should certainly not miss, when on a vacation in Hyderabad.
Once a Hyderabadi always a Hyderabadi is what describes a typical Hyderabadi wherever they go, be it out of the city or out of the country. The typical Hyderabadi hindi dialect, the laid back attitude, being a complete foodie and enjoying even a small achievement with a bunch of friends is what differentiates a hyderabadi from the others.
The place has created such a kind of influence on its culture and people that one can easily identify a hyderabadi from a large group of people. The old heritage monuments, Pearls, the Hyderabadi biryani, Irani chai is what describes this city of Nawabs.
One has a lot of options to explore once they visit this beautiful city of Pearls. Be the historical monuments like Charminar, Golconda Fort, the tomb of Quli Qutub Shah, which leaves one spellbound by the kind of architecture and attention to detail given in building them; Or the Ramoji Film city, one of the largest film studios in the world, with its state of art facilities for making movies and the amazing sightseeing places one can enjoy with the entire family.
Or else, one can just spend a lazy evening with their friends and family boating at the Hussain Sagar, Lumbini Park, or by watching a movie at Prasadz and enjoying a bite at the Eat street. If you are shopaholic, the old city is the place for you where one can shop for pearls, bangles, and dresses. All you need to have is a knack for bargaining with the shopkeepers.
One cannot say their visit to Hyderabad is complete without having Hyderabadi biryani. Have the famous Hyderabadi Biryani at Bawarchi or Paradize and you will want to have it again and again. Also, have a cup of Irani chai with Karachi biscuits in the evening with your friends and you are going to thoroughly enjoy it. Make sure to have someone for your company and you will never get enough of this place.
The city of Hyderabad with a history more than 400 years old, has rich background fort and culture as well. Hyderabad showcases vibrant and colourful mix of music and dance. With a rich legacy, performing arts in Hyderabad have always been of utmost importance amongst the rulers.
After pearls and Biryani and yes of course Charminar, something that is synonymous with the city of Hyderabad is the Irani Chai. Take a tour of any part of the city and you will see people sipping cups of hot creamy Irani Chai. Be it morning or afternoon or evening or night, Hyderabadis can be seen gathering around any Chai stall having their never ending discussion over cups and cups of Irani Chai.
Flying kite is unquestionably one of the most popular sports in India, something which all of us have tried at least once. The excitement of flying kite is matchless, irrespective of the time you are flying them. However, a touch of festivity does add a charm to it; so does the International Kite Festival Hyderabad.
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Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana experiences a mix of both tropical and semi-arid climate. Hyderabad weather is decently warm throughout the year. However winters are mostly pleasant with a slight drop in the temperature.
Summer (March to May) is severely hot with temperatures always above 30°C and soaring as high as 45°C. Winter from November to February is pleasant with temperature running between 22°C to 14°C.
The monsoon season in Hyderabad starts from the end of June to early October. The Southwest monsoon brings 75% of the rain in Hyderabad. During the monsoons, the weather in Hyderabad is pleasant as the temperature drops slightly. The region receives an average of 810 mm of rain annually. During the month of September, the area receives the maximum amount of rain.
Winter in Hyderabad starts from the month of October to mid February. Hyderabad winters are quite pleasant with temperature never dropping too low. The days during winters are bright and sunny and nights are slightly chilly. The average temperature during winter is around 20-24° C. Sometimes the temperature also drops to 12 to 13° C. The Month of December is the coldest.
The best time to visit Hyderabad is during the month of October to February. Hyderabad weather during these months is pleasant and soothing, best for sightseeing and trips.
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The city of Nizams, Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana state in India. The city, along with advanced developments and facilities, still preserves its culture and tradition like nowhere else. The city of Hyderabad has great history which can still be seen in the lifestyle of people and various monuments glorifying the city.
With a history of 400 years, Hyderabad has witnessed various successions which resulted in traditions and cultures being mingled up and forming a unique mixed pattern of living. Various monuments and historical buildings as well as in the historical traditions and lifestyle followed by the people present a glimpse of Hyderabad history.
With a name which also has a history behind it, Hyderabad has history in its each and every aspect. Founded in the year of 1591, Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah who was the fifth sultan of Qutb Shahi dynasty, the name of the city is after Bhagyamati who later became Hyder Mahal as the wife of Quli Qutub Shah. Earlier the city was named as Bhagyanagar after Bhagyamati and was later changed to Hyderabad.
It was Quli Qutb Shah who seized the city from Bahamani kingdom in 1512 and later established the kingdom of Golconda. Qutb Shahis ruled the Decan for almost 171 years which gave the place touch of Indo-Persian and Indo-Islamic culture and literature. Before this, the city of Hyderabad has been ruled by various other rulers as well.
It is said that this city was ruled by the Chalukya kingdom. It was during their time that Kakatiyas split off from them and created a new kingdom around Warangal. After this, the city came under the rule of Bahmani Sultanate, the Musunuri Nayaks, and the Vijayanagara Rayas. In the year of 1798, an alliance of military and political cooperation was signed between Nizam and the British. The name of the area Secunderabad also came after the then Nizam, Sikander Jah.
Various historical places such as Golconda Fort, Charminar, tombs of the legendary Qutb Shahi kings, Chowmahalla Palace, Taramati Baradari along with museums like Salar Jung Museum and Telangana State Archaeological Museum take tourists back to Hyderabad history.
