Most Exotic things to do in Hyderabad in 2022
The city of pearls, Hyderabad, is one of the most amazing places you must visit in India. Apart from Biryani, it has many more amazing things to offer. The city is known for its hospitality & friendly gestures, and the description of the town does not end here.
The place serves you excellent kebabs, bakery products, Biryani, and many more, it is a gem for foodies, but there are many more places that will leave you amazed & make the trip worth your time.
Hyderabad is preferred as ‘the city of Nizams’, and it has so many things to offer that you will run out of days to cover all the places in Hyderabad. So these are the most exotic things that you must do in Hyderabad with your loved ones and make it memorable.
Charminar Food walk
Hyderabad is incomplete without the name of Charminar in it. A well-recognized monument that will give you a good view and hunger as you are in Hyderabad. The city has a lot of things to offer and a Food walk around Charminar is one of the mandatory things to do.
The aroma pulls you to the hotels and has the most amazing Dum Biryani. They even have many options for vegetarians as it has always been a contradictory situation that it is veg pulao or veg biryani that do not have any answer, but Hyderabad serves veg biryani for the vegetarians, and they believe that veg biryani exists.
If the Biryani experts believe, then it might be possible. If you are visiting the place at the time of Ramadan, you will get the best place to escape; it is not less than a magic world, the vibes & positivity. They have delicious Haleem to offer, and they even have a shopping hub, ‘the night bazaar’ for the shopping lovers.
You can visit the place at any time, be it in the morning or at night; you will get the good Hyderabadi vibes. The location is open all seven days, and if you wish to stay somewhere around, it has a good range of three to five stars hotels, and it is better to stay in the centre of the city to visit everything possible & have a look at the local life.
Ramoji Film City
A film hub of the nation, where many movies, including Bollywood comes to shoot, it is Ramoji Film City. The place is the largest film city in the world which is being certified by the Guinness World Records as the ‘largest studio complex in the world’. Isn’t that a great thing as we have such items in our country.
The film city was established in 1996 by a Telugu film producer named Ramoji Rao. It is another city in the city, and it is one of the famous tourist spots in Hyderabad. The place is well maintained for tourism purposes, and you can experience the sets of Bahubali, and many movies like Dilwale, Ra One, Krish 3, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, and Hollywood movies like Quicksand and many movies from different regions are shot in the place.
It has given place to many famous songs in Bollywood. You have to take an entire day out for Ramoji Film City as once you enter the place, you will love it as you get to experience a different world that you have always seen on the big screens with celebrities.
It is one of the ideal places to visit with your family & friends. One of the most important things not outside food is allowed in the Ramoji Film City. The ticket costs Rs 900 for adults and Rs 800 for children. The tour starts at 9 am and ends at 5:30 pm. You also get the option of hotels to stay in the Ramoji Film City but they are a bit expensive as celebrities use them during the shooting. You can stay nearby also but the city offers a good transportation facility for the tourist and it is easily accessible.
Salar Jung Museum
The museum is always fun as you get to experience and explore many antique things that are part of Indian history, be it something related to kings or independence.
Salar Jung Museum is one of the best places you could visit to know the history of Hyderabad. It is the third-largest museum in India & this place is like a complete day package which will engage you for a good amount of time & you will not be bored.
The museum has a good collection of art derived from European, Asian, and other countries. It holds the Nizam vibes located on the banks of River Musi. You will find many things related to the lives of Nizams & it is home to the most extensive one-person antique collection across the world.
The museum was inaugurated in the year 1951 after the death of Salar Jung III, all the collection of the family was endowed to the country. Not only in India, but it is one of the largest museums in India, which has a collection from Persia, Egypt, North America, China, Burma, Japan, and more.
The museum is open from 10 am to 5 pm & the ticket counts Rs 10 for adults, Rs 5 for kids and Rs 150 for foreign tourists.
Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort is one of the famous tourist spots in Hyderabad, and the place is recognized as an archaeological treasure on the list, which the Archaeological Survey of India prepares. The place includes royal apartments, 8 gateways, halls, temples, stables, mosques, etc which the Fateh Darwaza enters.
Your Hyderabad visit is incomplete without visiting Golconda Fort. The place is located in the western part of the city and it is like a marvel of the place. During the reign of the Kakatiya Dynasty, the home was built on the granite hill & now it attracts a lot of tourists.
In the evening, the light show is organized, which is not something to be missed if you are visiting Golconda Fort and the fort is considered one of the best places in terms of defense of their time from the other emperors & kings. You will also learn about the scientific things related to the architecture & accuracy of the fort.
The fort is open from 9 am till 5:30 pm and the entry fees are Rs 15 for Indians and Rs 200 for foreign tourists. It is a good destination for family & friends.
Runway 9
If you are an adventure lover and you are finding for adventure activities in Hyderabad, this is the perfect place for you. It will give you some offbeat experience especially Go-Karting is very famous.
Runway 9 is a place that is spread over five acres of land, which is full of fun activities like Laser Combat, Bungee Trampoline, Shooting, go Karting, Foosball, and many other activities. This place is considered one of the most underrated places, but you will fall in love with activities once you visit this place.
Also if you are looking to relax, it has movie multiplex nearby, so you can easily visit it & relax. Runway 9 stands up to the expectation of having a complete fun time and good adventurous moments with proper safety. It is one of the ideal places if you visit with friends.
The place costs according to the activities you choose to do and it operates from 11:30 am till 10:30 pm and is located in the Kompally, Hyderabad.
KBR National Park
If you are fond of bird sighting, Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Park, also recognized as KBR National Park, is an ideal destination. It offers lush greenery and many species of fauna and is located in the center of the city.
The place was established in the year 1994 by a Nizam of Hyderabad, later it was named after a former Chief Minister. KBR National Park is home to more than six hundred species of plants & trees, and not only this they have 140 species of avian fauna, 20 species of reptiles, 20 species of mammals. So basically, it is an all-rounder place with peace.
It is spread over the huge area out of which around 11 acres of land belonged to Nizams. In the national park, you will get some other things like more bungalows, gol bungalows, stables and all.
The entry fee costs Rs 20 for adults, Rs 10 for kids and it is open from 5: 30 am to 10:00 am & 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and it is located in the Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Chowmahalla Palace
Chowmahalla Palace is the place of Nizams and was used as their residence place. It is one of the most beautiful places in Hyderabad that you will experience, it shows the authentic tastes of the rulers or Nizams of Hyderabad. The palace is spread over the land of 40 acres and the interior is just mind-blowing, made very delicately.
The Palace was built by Nizam Salabat Jung and now it remains the property of Mukarram Jah & Barkat Ali Khan, who are the heirs of Nizams, but the place is open for tourists. The Palace has also given a spot for many Nizam weddings. It has also won the National Tourism Award for its maintenance.
The Chowmahalla Palace was inspired by the likes of Shah Iran Palace from Tehran. The area also has a north courtyard and south courtyard, along with that it comprises some important houses also.
The palace is open from 10 am till 5 pm but it remains closed on Friday. The entry cost is Rs 10 for children and Rs 50 for adults. The palace is located in the Khilwat, Hyderabad.
Laad Bazaar
Whenever Indian family travels somewhere, they travel with a fully prepared list of the gifts they want to buy for their relatives and if you are a shopping spree also then it is the best place to explore & shop.
There are many places for shopping like General Bazaar, Koti, Abids, and many but this Laad Bazaar is recognized for the varieties of Bangles they offer.
Laad Bazaar is located in the old city & if you are visiting Charminar or Chowmahalla Palace, you have the opportunity to spend your evening on the streets while shopping in Laad Bazaar as it is nearby. Laad Bazaar is also known as Choodi Bazaar as mentioned the place is famous for bangles.
Paigah Tombs
Paigah Tombs is one of the architectural beauty you can experience in the city of Nizams. The place is also referred to as ‘Maqhbara Shams al- Umara’, it has all the tombs that belong to the Paigah family.
Paigah Family were the loyal persons of the Nizams who served as generals, statesperson, philanthropists, etc. All the tombs are famous because of the delicate architectural work done on the mosaic tiles & the craftmanship work. All these tombs are more than 200 years old & are a resting place for several generations of Paigah.
The Paigah’s were considered as the most powerful & influential families during the 18th century. The place is nearby Charminar and is located in a quiet place. The Paigah Tomb is open from 10 am till 5 pm for the tourists and there are no entry fees.
Qutb Shahi Tombs
Qutb Shahi Tombs is located near Golconda Fort in the Ibrahim Garden. The place contains many mosques & tombs that were built by different kings from the Qutub Shahi Dynasty.
The place was recognized as a World Heritage Site in the year 2014. The tombs have a blend of Indian & Persian styles with carved stonework and are surrounded by gardens.
Earlier the tombs were furnished with chandeliers, velvet carpets, silver poles, and Quran was kept on the pedestals. During the Qutb Shahi reign, the tombs were maintained with all the facilities, but after the decline of their dynasty, they were neglected later in the 19th century, it was restored after the orders of Sir Salar Jung III.
If you are an architecture lover, you will love the place and the place is open from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm for the tourists.
Koti Residency
Koti Residency is a place that comprises the taste of the British Era. You can walk around the lavish mansion that will give you the feel of colonial architecture with the detailed architecture from British times.
It still has the royal ambiance as the palace was built. The Koti Residency was built in the 1700s and is also known as British Hyderabad Residency. It is very well maintained & that place has stood with the test of time.
The mansion is open from 10 am till 5 pm and is located on Koti Road.
Mecca Masjid
The Meccas Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. The place holds the capacity of ten thousand people & it was built during the 17th century. Mecca Masjid is located near Laad Bazaar, Charminar, and Chowmahalla Palace.
The Masjid comprises bricks that were made from the soil brought from Mecca, a holy place of Islam. The place was recognized as World Heritage Site in the year 2014.
Outside the Masjid, you will find some good places to satisfy your hunger with delicious kebabs, biryanis, and many more. The place is open from 4 am till 9:30 pm and if you are visiting Hyderabad then you must visit the Masjid.
Rock Walks
As we know, Hyderabad is home to many natural marvels, and one of those is the Rocky area which consists of big rocks & boulders that are around 2,500 million years old and for that reason, the place is very famous trekking in Hyderabad.
It is located in the Jubilee Hills, and if you want to go trekking, you can consider Rock Walks in the first place.
So these are some places that you must visit in Hyderabad. Hyderabad is an amazing place and especially at the time of October to February that means the winters. You will experience pleasant weather and you don’t have to worry about the excessive heat.
edited and proofread by nikita sharma
