HYDERABAD

Day 1: Arrival & Old City Exploration

Morning:

• Arrival in Hyderabad

• Check-in at hotel (suggest areas: Banjara Hills, Himayatnagar, or near Charminar for Old City vibe)

• Freshen up and breakfast

Late Morning:

• Charminar – Iconic monument, best for photos and local culture

• Mecca Masjid – Just beside Charminar

Lunch:

• Try Shadab Hotel or Pista House near Charminar for authentic Hyderabadi biryani

Afternoon:

• Laad Bazaar – Famous for bangles, ittar, and local shopping

• Chowmahalla Palace – Former seat of the Nizams

Evening:

• Hussain Sagar Lake – Visit the Buddha Statue via boat

• Walk along Tank Bund

Dinner:

• Dine at Eat India Company or Water Front Restaurant near Necklace Road

Day 2: Forts & Museums

Morning:

• Breakfast at hotel

• Visit Golconda Fort – Reach early for the climb and view

Late Morning:

• Head to Qutb Shahi Tombs – Beautiful architecture near the fort 

Lunch:

• Try Hotel Spicy Venue (Jubilee Hills) for Andhra meals or Jewel of Nizam (luxury)

Afternoon:

• Salar Jung Museum – One of India’s best museums

• Visit Afzal Gunj for local experience or a quick Irani chai at Café Niloufer

Evening:

• Light & Sound Show at Golconda Fort (Check show timings)

Dinner:

• Paradise Biryani (Secunderabad or HiTech City branch)

Day 3: Modern Hyderabad & Tech City

Morning:

• Breakfast and leave for Ramoji Film City (full day trip if you’re interested in cinema)

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• Explore Birla Mandir + Birla Planetarium

If skipping Ramoji:

Late Morning:

• Head to Shilparamam (arts & crafts village in HiTech City)

Lunch:

• Sahib’s Barbeque or AB’s – Absolute Barbecues (HiTech City)

Afternoon:

• Visit Inorbit Mall or IKEA Hyderabad

• Quick photo at Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge

Evening:

• Relax at Heart Cup Coffee or The Fisherman’s Wharf for dinner + live music 

Day 4: Departure Day

Morning:

• Breakfast and short local trip based on your flight/train timing

Options:

• Sudha Car Museum (quirky and fun)

• Shopping at Koti/Sultan Bazaar

• Buy sweets like Karachi Bakery biscuits, Osmania biscuits, Soan Papdi, etc.

Check-out and departure