This article will help you to know tour places in Hyderabad and how to explore Hyderabad. Here I will share my personal experience of how I explored Hyderabad city by using public transportation such as local buses, metro, and rickshaws.
I have decided that I will go to Hyderabad by bus and get back to my home city by bus only.
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My journey started from Aurangabad(Maharashtra) to Udgir. In this journey I am not traveling alone, my friend Anil is also coming who lives in Udgir.
Though it has a direct train from Aurangabad to Hyderabad I wished to take private and government bus experience.
So I have booked a bus from Aurangabad to Udgir. It was a night journey. Nearly at 6 am, I got down in Udgir from the bus where my friend Anil was there to welcome me. We had a great chat and then we went to his home.
As it was quite early, we went to the rooftop where there were sparrows sitting on an electric pole and it was a lovely experience. Then we had tea and he showed me his farm.
He took me on a tour of his farm where they sowed groundnut, Gahu, and har bara and also took the blessing of his grandparents at their samadhi.
After getting fresh up we went to Appa Hotel which is famous in Udgir for dosa and idli. After having a lavish breakfast, we went to see Udgir Fort.
At 11 am we boarded a government bus to Bidar from Udgir. The bus was crowded with people but luckily we got a seat. Trust me I was enjoying the bus journey.
On our bus journey to reach Hyderabad, we have to cross three different states Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana. Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana.
Our bus journey from Udgir to Bidar is almost 2 and a half hours. We reached Bidar at 1:30 p.m.
In Bidar, we went to take the blessing of Guru Nanak in Gurudwara. Here nearly 500 years ago, when the people requested Guru Nanak for drinking water, he touched his toe on earth, and by the blessing of Guru Nanak, the drinking water erupted from the earth which is still flowing.
This gurudwara has a very large area and is very clean. In Gurudwara, we spent 2 hours.
Then we took the bus from Bidar to Hyderabad. The bus was full of crowds but we were so lucky that we got the seat.
In the evening we reached Begumpet, Hyderabad where Anil has made all the arrangements for our stay. As Anil stayed here with his friends we had no problem.
His friends welcomed us and gave us a separate room. We got freshened up. As we were tired from the journey, we had dinner and went to sleep.
The next day we got up early and freshened up. Friends of Anil were very kind and humble. Then we had a breakfast of Bonda(a specialty of Hyderabad) and idli.
We have already decided that we will be going to explore most parts of Hyderabad by local bus.
So we have purchased a 100 Rupees ticket per candidate which is valid for 24 hours.
With a 100 Rupees ticket, you can travel anywhere in Hyderabad city by bus. You can change multiple buses and it is valid for 24 hours.
Tour Places in Hyderabad
Day 1
Salar Jung Museum
At 10 AM After breakfast by local bus, we went to Salar Jung Museum via Begumpet- Punjagutta- Afjalgung. From the Afzalgung bus stop, the Salar Jung Museum is at a walkable distance.
Salar Jung Museum is named after Nawab Ali Khan Salar Jung 3rd. The ticket for visiting this place is Rs:20.
This museum has a very vast collection of statues, clocks, drawings, cookeries, paintings, sculptures, etc.
It has a British bracket clock where a small toy comes and rings the clock.
It also has a bronze statue of a man and woman on another side. We require nearly 2 to 3 hours to see everything.
It is a fantastic place and worth visiting.
Chowmahalla palace
Next, we started walking to Chowmahalla Palace which is 2.5 km from Salar Jung Museum.
On the way, we had a cool glass of Sugarcane juice which was quite refreshing.
This palace was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad when they ruled this state. It also has a vast collection of old cars.
This palace has a vast area and beautiful gardens.
Charminar
So after spending almost 2 hours in Chowmahalla palace, we started walking towards Charminar which is 1.5 km.
In the evening, we had tea and snacks at Nimrah Hotel it is a very famous Hotel in Hyderabad Nimrah Hotel is next to Charminar.
After that, we visited Charminar. From the top of Charminar, we have a beautiful view. We also visited Mecca Masjid which is 100 meters from Charminar.
Then we visited Laad bazaar ( Choodi bazaar) which is famous for bangles, stones, jewelry, and Bridware. It is a beautiful shopping place for girls. This bazaar is near Charminar only.
Dinner
At 6 pm when the sun was down, we went to Shabad to have dinner. Shadab Hotel is 500 meters away from Charminar it is a walkable distance. We had a lovely dinner of mutton biryani.
The atmosphere in this hotel was pleasing and the service was very good. After having dinner we got a bus to Begumpet from Afzalgunj. As we were very tired, we had a sound sleep as soon as we reached the room. 1st day trip to Hyderabad was a very memorable one.
Day2
Birla temple
On Day 2 of our trip, we had planned to visit the Birla temple, so we got up early and freshened up. Then we had a lavish breakfast of Bonda and Masala dosa.
At my request, my friend Anil and I went by metro from Begumpet to Ameerpet which was a wonderful journey.
From Ameerpet, we want to Lakdi ka pool via bus as we already purchased 100 rs ticket. It is valid for 24 hours.24 hours is not over so we did not have to buy a bus ticket.
From Lakdi Ka pool Birla temple is a 1km walkable distance. Birla temple has the idol of Lord Venkatesh.
On entry, we have to remove leather items and shoes. Here we have no entry fee but it is closed from 12 pm to 2 pm. On taking Lord Venkateswara’s blessing we had a blessed and spiritual feeling.
Birla planetarium
Then we visited the Birla planetarium which is just 100 meters away from Birla temple. It has a sky show in different languages such as Hindi, English, and Telugu.
N T Ramrao’s memorial and beautiful garden
In the afternoon, we visited N T Ramrao’s memorial. This memorial has a beautiful garden and samadhi of N T Ramrao who was a legendary actor and also chief minister of Andhra Pradesh which is now in Telangana.
After having a snack we visited N T R garden and the entry fee is 20 rs. The garden is beautiful with a water spring and a toy train.
So we almost spend 3 hours in the garden.
Lumbini park
Then in the evening, we visited Lumbini Park which is named after the birthplace of Gautam Buddha.
Here there are many rides for children. Then we took the boat to visit the statue of Lord Buddha.
The status is situated at the center of Hussain Sagar. The Buddha statue is nearly 55 feet long and is carved in one stone.
Taking the blessings of Lord Buddha has a spiritual feeling.
In the evening after sunset, we had a laser show and musical fountain at Lumbini Park which was a treat to our eyes.
Then we boarded a bus to Begumpet. Anil’s friend Karan had made a tasty dinner for us. We had dinner and went to sleep as it was a tiring and wonderful day in Hyderabad.
DAY 3
Nehru zoological park
On Day 3, we decided to visit Nehru Zoological Park. It is nearly 5km from Charminar. After having breakfast we want to Nehru Zoological Park via Afzalgunj by bus.
It is one of the biggest zoological parks in Asia. After purchasing the ticket we went in. It is spread over 380 acres and has nearly 1500 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles.
We have decided that we will be going to explore the zoo on walking. If you do not want to walk then you can take a battery-operated vehicle that has a 200 rs ticket.
In just 2 hours you have to explore Nehru Zoo if you have taken battery operated vehicle.
Because of the time duration, we have decided that we will not be going to take the operated vehicle.
We first visited the aquarium where there are a large variety of fishes and then we visited the museum.
Then we visited the bird section which had a variety of birds like parrots, owls, ducks, cranes, eagles, vultures, etc.
The reptile section had many crocodiles and a variety of snakes such as cobras, pythons, rat snakes, etc.
It also had 2 beautiful large tortoises which are very beautiful.
Then we visited the mammal section which had deer, rain deer, bison, Rhino, and 2 hippopotami which were sitting in water. Watching them was a treat for the eyes.
The walking Bengal tiger looked majestic. A lion and 3 lionesses were looking royal. 2 leopards were also looking majestic. The giraffe was very heightened and looked beautiful.
The majestic elephants had a very large area and a small pond to drink water.
Older people and children have battery-operated vehicles and also toy trains.
Children can also go boating and have a butterfly park with a variety of butterflies.
The park also has a canteen where we can get a variety of food. At last, the main attraction is a safari where u can visit the jungle in caged vehicles.
There u can see freely roaming animals such as lions, tigers, and bears.
It takes nearly 3 hours to have a complete tour. Safari Ride has a separate ticket.
Hyderabadi Biryani
After having a good time in the zoo we went to Paradise Hotel near Secunderabad which is famous all over the world for its Biryani.
The atmosphere was very pleasant and the chicken biryani was very tasty.
Then we visited Karachi bakery which is famous for its biscuits, cakes, pastries, and chocolate.
We also bought biscuits and chocolates for our family. Believe me, the biscuit and chocolate are very tasty and mouthwatering. As we were tired we had our dinner and went to sleep.
Day 4
On day 4, we have decided that we are going to relax in the room. For the past 3 days, we have been busy exploring Hyderabad by bus, metro, rickshaw, and by walk.
So it is very important to give our body some rest. The whole day we were in the room sleeping and watching TV, and in the evening my friend Anil started cooking tasty veg biryani.
After having veg biryani, we went to the G.V.K shopping mall. at 6:30 p.m. just to chill and enjoy the moment.
There we had a lovely time shopping and it had a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the view on the top floor.
Day 5
Golconda fort
On the fifth day, we decided to visit Golconda Fort. After having breakfast we took a bus to Mehndipatnam. From there this fort is 5 km away.
You can easily get a bus or autorickshaw from there. But the cheapest way is to take a local bus. But we took an autorickshaw and it charged Rs 30 per person.
The Golconda Fort is very vast and it takes nearly 3 hours to explore it. In the evening it also has a light and sound show.
After that, we visited Qutub Shahi tombs which are just 2 km away from Golconda fort. It contains tombs and mosques which were built by various kings of the Qutub Shahi dynasty.
In the evening we explored Mehnidipatnam which is famous for its food and shopping. Then in the evening we had our dinner and went to Begumpet.
Day 6
Return journey
Day 6 was the last day in Hyderabad as we were going back to our home. We got up at 8 am in the morning and had our breakfast that is Bonda and masala dosa. Bonda is a very tasty South Indian dish as I have never tested Bonda dish in Maharashtra.
Masala dosa is available in every part of the city in India. But trust me Hyderabad masala dosa and Bonda taste is next level.
After Taste breakfast, we reached Lingampally at 12 p.m. by bus from Begumpet.
On the return journey, we were going by government bus. My home city is Aurangabad though it has a direct train to Aurangabad.
My friend, Anil lives in Udgir and he did not want to go alone to Udgir so he told me to come with him to Udgir and told me to catch the bus to Aurangabad from Udgir.
By bus, I knew it would be a very long and time-consuming journey but I decided let’s go by bus.
So we did not get a direct bus to Udgir.To get a direct bus to Udgir we have to wait for almost 2 hours.
So we have decided to take a bus to Bidar because from Bidar there is a number of buses that will drop us at Udgir.
Conclusion
Believe me, Hyderabad is one of the best places to visit. It has the best food, monuments, museums, Laad Bazaar, Masjid, and gardens. The people are very friendly.
Apart from the places we visited, there are many places u can visit. They are as follows.
1 Ramoji film city
2 Kutubshai Tomb
3 Falaknama palace
4 Snow world
5 Chilkur Balaji Mandir and so on.
I hope this blog helps u to know tour places in Hyderabad and make it a wonderful trip.
