Day 01 :
Arrival + Old City Sights
Morning / Noon:
- Arrive in Hyderabad, check in to your hotel (recommended areas: Himayatnagar, Abids, or Banjara
Hills) - Freshen up and have lunch
Afternoon: - Visit the Charminar – iconic monument
- Explore Mecca Masjid (next to Charminar)
- Shop at Laad Bazaar (famous for bangles, pearls, and local crafts)
Evening: - Relax at Hussain Sagar Lake
o Optional: Boat ride to Buddha Statue - Visit Lumbini Park for musical fountain (if time permits)
Dinner: - Hotel Shadab or Pista House (for authentic Hyderabadi biryani)
Day 02 :
Zoo Park + Palaces + Sunset Fort
Morning:
- Head to Nehru Zoological Park
o One of India’s largest zoos – safari rides, lion & tiger enclosures, reptiles, and more
o Spend 3–4 hours comfortably
Lunch: - Near Zoo: Hotel Shah Ghouse (Bahadurpura branch) or return toward city
Afternoon: - Visit Chowmahalla Palace – Stunning royal architecture of the Nizams
- Optional: Quick stop at Salar Jung Museum (if you enjoy museums)
- Evening:
- Head to Golconda Fort
o Climb to the top for a panoramic sunset view
o Stay for the Sound & Light Show (optional, check language and time)
Dinner: - Bawarchi, Paradise Biryani, or Rayalaseema Ruchulu (for spicy Andhra meals)
Day 03 :
Birla Mandir + Shopping + Departure
Morning:
- Visit Birla Mandir (scenic white marble temple on a hill)
- Optional: Visit Birla Planetarium or Science Museum (next door)
Shopping (based on interest & time): - Karachi Bakery (fruit biscuits, cakes)
- Moazzam Jahi Market (sweets, dry fruits)
- Begum Bazaar / Sultan Bazaar (cheap shopping, bangles, attar, pearls)
Check out and depart to airport/railway station