7 Days in Hyderabad: Unveiling the City of Pearls

priyansh malviya

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting city of Hyderabad, where ancient marvels meet modern wonders. Discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine that make this city a true gem of India.

Trip to Hyderabad

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Day 1Temples and Tranquility

$85

$ 15

Manasarovar The Fern, Hyderabad

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

9 - 14 min

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Venerable park founded in 1846, with several museums, a lake with boats & a miniature train.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

30 - 36 min

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Dominated by an ornamental arch & linked to Hindu myth, this temple was founded in the 12th century.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

46 - 56 min

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Serene, hilltop Hindu temple complex with many shrines, ornate statues & a garden.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

46 - 56 min

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Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Ashtalakshmi, with ornate idols, illuminations & floral displays.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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Ornate Hindu temple with gilded icons & hanging garlands, site of religious offerings & festivals.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Kebabs and Lakeside Bliss

$85

$ 15

Manasarovar The Fern, Hyderabad

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

16 - 20 min

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A large Buddha monument rises atop a giant rock in the midst of this heart-shaped, urban lake.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

7 - 9 min

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Urban park covering over 13 hectares, with family attractions, a restaurant, fountains & a Japanese garden.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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13 - 16 min

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Kasu Brahmanandha Reddy National Park (KBR)

Expansive national park with a variety of plants & birds, including peacocks, plus paths for running.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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Wide green space with plant beds, open lawns & tree-lined paths, plus fountains & play areas.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Day 3Tea, Parks, and Traditional Charm

$66

$ 13

Manasarovar The Fern, Hyderabad

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

12 - 17 min

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Big, family-friendly park offering open lawns, landscaped gardens, walking trails & play areas.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

24 - 29 min

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Contemporary, terracotta-colored Hindu temple adorned with vibrant wall carvings of gods & animals.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

11 - 14 min

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Intricately carved, multitiered & pastel-painted tower with a flower-covered golden goddess effigy.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

14 - 17 min

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Village known for its traditional crafts & cultural shows, featuring a model village, museum & lake.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Day 4Gastronomic Delights and Water Park Thrills

$107

$ 10

Manasarovar The Fern, Hyderabad

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

2 - 3 min

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Dravidian-style Hindu temple built in the 15th century, with a statue of the goddess Yellamma.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

25 - 30 min

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Water park featuring slides & a massive wave pool along with lakefront lawns & food vendors.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

15 - 18 min

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Monolith of Gautama Buddha on its own island in Hussain Sagar lake, which can be reached by boat.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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Bordered by a lake, this tree-filled park features gardens & grassy areas for recreation.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$10

Day 5Heritage Sites and Spiritual Serenity

$101

$ 13

Manasarovar The Fern, Hyderabad

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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Popular park on a lake with gardens, musical fountain shows, a large Buddha statue & boat rides.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

14 - 21 min

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Imposing, hilltop Hindu temple built of white marble, with towers, shrines and interior carvings.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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Former art collection of the Salar Jung family from around the world, now a museum.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

31 - 38 min

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Capital of a kingdom that flourished from the 14th to 16th century, with 87 semi-circular bastions.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$16

34 - 41 min

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Enduring Hindu temple known as 'Visa' Balaji & drawing devotees who wish for visas abroad.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$10

Day 6Spices, Adventure, and Wildlife

$100

$ 10

Manasarovar The Fern, Hyderabad

Depart from your stay 🏨

60 - 72 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

23 - 28 min

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Amusement park with water rides, roller coasters, kiddie areas & a huge ferris wheel atop a tower.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$60

43 - 52 min

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Spacious zoo featuring tigers, rhinos, elephants & monkeys, plus safari rides.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Day 7Majestic Monuments and Cultural Splendor

$94

$ 8

Manasarovar The Fern, Hyderabad

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

13 - 16 min

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Iconic 16th-century mosque with 4 grand arches, 48m tall minarets and views over the Laad Bazaar.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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2 - 3 min

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Imposing, ornate mosque built with bricks from Mecca and decorated with Belgian crystal chandeliers.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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Persian-style palaces with an opulent Durbar hall in lush grounds open for events & receptions.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$35

Budget breakdown: $719 In total

Activities & Food:$638

Transport:$81