10 Fun Things to Do in Hyderabad

What can be a better start to your Hyderabad trip than exploring Charminar! After all, this monument is a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and the most iconic landmark of the city. So we say, once your flight has landed and you have checked in in one of the hotels in Hyderabad, go straight to Charminar and let the intricate designs of the four gateways and the minarets mesmerise you. Remember, the monument remains open for visitors from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. And the entry fee is Rs. 25. But don’t worry if you are visiting after 5.30 pm. You can still see the monument from outside and then spend time exploring the different shops and eating delicious street food.

After exploring Charminar, let’s head towards the Golconda fort. Here awaits a magnificent light and sound show. A 50-minute long show at the fort, beautifully decorated with lights and an excellent sound system, showcasing the history of the Kakatiya dynasty is too good to be missed! You can either watch the English show that is performed all week or the Telugu show that is performed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or the Hindi show on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. A suggestion, reach a little before the show starts so that you can tour the fort a little.

Hey there wildlife enthusiasts, this one is for you! Nehru Zoological Park is home to 1,500 species of mammals, birds and reptiles and you can see them all from up close. Just reach the park between 8 am to 5 pm and pay an entry fee of Rs. 50 for adults and Rs. 30 for kids. And once you have entered the park, you can see many exotic animals, like Indian Rhino, Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Indian Elephant and Panther. You can spice up your trip a little more by going on a lion and tiger safari. And if you are with kids, the toy train ride in the park is a must!

Any Bollywood buff in the house? Yes? Then, the Ramoji Film City is a must-add to your travel guide to Hyderabad. This film city has various film studios where many Bollywood films have been shot. So, start your trip here by exploring the studios. Who knows, you may even get to see a Bollywood star or two. After exploring the studios, you can head to the amusement park and have some fun. Here comes the best part! You can take your cine experience up a notch by staying at any of the many 4-star hotels, 3-star hotels and villas inside the film city. With so much to explore, visiting Ramoji Film City is actually one of the best things to do in Hyderabad.

Here comes a road less travelled, the rock walls! These naturally balanced rock formations in various shapes and sizes are some of the most fascinating things to see in Hyderabad. And that is why we suggest you go on a rock wall hike on your Hyderabad trip. Walk around the different rock formations and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. What’s even more exciting here is the free treks that the Save The Rock Foundations organises! You can visit the rock formation on weekdays, from 10 am to 4 pm. Weekends are closed.

Is go-karting on your list of must-try adventure sports? In that case, a visit to Runway 9 is exactly what you need. Even if you never thought of trying go-karting, give it a go. Because racing in a motor vehicle in this entertainment centre spread across five acres will be an experience to remember for a lifetime! Apart from go-karting, there are many other fun sports that you can try here. Rock climbing, bungee trampoline, foosball, roller skating, laser combat, the list goes on! Anyone will have a great time here. But this indeed is one of the most fun places in Hyderabad for friends!

Time to please the adventure lover in you and trust us, the Adventure Club in Hyderabad is the place for that! Paragliding, trekking, bouldering, white water rafting, rock climbing, rappelling, the choices are many. And when you have so many choices, why select one. We say, try as many sports as you want at this club. Just remember the club is open for visitors from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm (Monday to Friday) and 11:00 am to 11:00 pm (Saturdays and Sundays).

Tranquil water, serene ambience and great views, that is how we can summerise Hussain Sagar Lake! Well, the lake and its surroundings can truly calm you within seconds. And, it is quite romantic. In fact, the lake is literally shaped like a heart. So, saying spending time at this lake is one of the best things to do in Hyderabad for couples is not an exaggeration. Whether you are with your special one or friends or family, visit the lake, go boating and click some snaps for your Insta feed. Just a reminder here. The lake remains closed on Mondays. You can visit the rest of the week anytime between 8 am to 10 pm.

Excited? Anyone will be after seeing what Laad Bazaar has to offer! You can buy pearls, hand-woven silk items, semi-precious stones, imitation jewellery, sarees. One thing you must buy here is bangles. Actually, the market is also known as ‘choodi (bangle in Hindi) bazaar’ owing to the wide variety of bangles sold here.

You come to Hyderabad and not dig in Hyderabadi cuisines? Impossible! You can’t leave Hyderbada without trying the famous Hyderabadi biryani. Whether you go to a posh restaurant or roadside stalls around the tourist places to visit in Hyderabad, the aroma and taste of biryani will leave you asking for more! And when you are having biriyani, order some kebabs as well, Trust us, they are to die for!

Well, there is no scarcity of fun things to do in Hyderabad and we can go on and on talking about those things. But as they say, nothing beats first-hand experiences. So, go and indulge in everything Hyderabad has to offer!