Best Weekend Getaways near Hyderabad

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Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, is an amazing destination that tourists love to visit. There are numerous spots within and nearby the city that you can visit during weekends. Each of the places has a variety of activities and views for the visitors. Explore few worth visiting spots near Hyderabad.

1. Warangal

Distance from Ahmedabad – 148 km

Time Taken – More than 2 hours

Kakatiya Dynasty ruled the city that resulted in the construction of monuments in the area. There are temples, lakes and other gateways that make it an ideal city. The place is famous for its ancient buildings and historical temples.

Places To See – Bhadrakali Temple, Warangal Fort, and star-shaped Thousand Pillar Temple

How To Reach The Place – You can either take the bus as a cheap option to travel to Warangal. Well if you prefer a comfortable ride, then hiring a private taxi is perfect for you.

Where You Can Stay – Hotel Ratna, Hotel Grand Gayathri, Hotel Shreya

2. Bidar

Distance from Hyderabad – 147 km

Time Taken – 1-2 hours’ drive

Several civilizations rule the place in past years. Due to this reason, the place is rich in terms of history. The handicrafts of the area are famous and receive huge attention from all over the world.

Places To See – Bidar Fort, Takhat Mahal, Gurudwara Nanak Jhira Sahib

How To Reach The Place – You can either take a bus or hire a private taxi for it.

Where You Can Stay – Hotel Shiva International, Hotel Mayura Bidar, Kasturi Hotel



3.  Nagarjunasagar

Distance from Hyderabad – 165 km

Time Taken – 2-3 hours

Nagarjunasagar is a place to explore the teachings of Buddhist in the area. Krishna River holds religious importance along with being a favorite visiting spot. The place has many ancient buildings of the Buddha era. From August to February is the ideal time to visit this place.

Places To See – Nagarjuna Konda

How To Reach The Place – Bus, as well as private taxis both the options, are available for traveling to this place.

Where You Can Stay – Nagarjuna Resort, Vijay Vihar

4. Mahabubnagar

Distance from Hyderabad– 134 km

Time Taken – 1-2 hours

The place is named on the Nizam of Hyderabad. There are many historical as well as religious spots in the place. You can get a chance to explore some of the ancient temples of India.

Places to See – Mallelatheertham, Umamaheshwaram

How To Reach The Place – Public and private transport options are available including bus and taxis.

Where You Can Stay – Sindhu Hotel, Avanthi Hotel

5. Karimnagar

Distance from Hyderabad – 164 km

Time Taken – 1-2 hours

Due to the presence of ancient temples, the place holds importance for religious festivals. You will get a chance to explore a variety of dynasties as well as religions by visiting this place. The river of the place also makes it worthy of visiting.

Places to See – Manager River, Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple

How To Reach The Place – Reaching the place is not an issue due to the availability of various options. You can use the bus or can hire a taxi for this purpose.

Where You Can Stay – Hotel Swetha, OYO Hotel, Hotel Hills

6. Srisailam

Distance from Hyderabad – 213 km

Time Taken – 4-5 hours

Srisailam holds a special place in the hearts of Hindus due to its religious prominence. It is one of the historical places of Hyderabad. There are almost 12 temples in this city that are dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. You can visit the place from November to March to enjoy the few largest Hindu festivals that are celebrated with zeal in Srisailam

Places To See – Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple, Patala Ganga, Akkamahadevi Caves

How To Reach The Place – Bus stations are available in Hyderabad where buses are always available for taking you to this place. You can also hire a taxi at cheap rates.

Where You Can Stay – There are a wide range of resorts where you can stay



7. Kurnool

Distance from Hyderabad – 213 km

Time Taken – 3-4 hours

The place is famous for its river Tungabhadra. The tropical climate of the area makes it one of the ideal visiting spots.

Places To See – Belum, Ummamaheshwara temple

How To Reach The Place – Reaching the place is easy by using a bus, vans or taxis.

8.  Gulbarga

Distance from Hyderabad – 231 km

Time Taken – 3-4 hours

The place was planned during the topmost of the Nizams of Hyderabad. There are many domes and shrines in the area. Muslims from all over India visit this place. The foremost time when you enjoy the area and its weather is October till March.

Places To See – Gulbarga’s old fort, tombs of Bahmani kings

How To Reach The Place – You can take a bus or taxi for visiting Gulbarga

9. Guntur

Distance from Hyderabad – 267 km

Time Taken – 4-5 hours

Guntur is a place where you can find historical monuments in the heart of the city surrounded by the industrial and non-commercial act. There are various museums, parks, caves, forts and resorts in the area. This the village close to Guntur is also worth visiting.

Places To See – Uppalapadu, Undavalli caves, Kondaveedu Fort

How To Reach The Place – Bus, as well as taxi, are the options one can avail for reaching this place.

Where You Can Stay – There are many mid-range and cheap resorts in the area

10. Mantralayam

Distance from Hyderabad – 275 km

Time Taken – 3-4 hours

Mantralayam is a place where a Hindu Saint, Guru Raghavendra Swami, is buried. A huge number of people visit this place every year for Vrindavana. Along with it, there are various other temples in the area. The place is perfect for visiting during October to March period to enjoy the temples at its fullest.

Places To See – Raghavendra Swamy temple complex, Anjaneya Swamy temple, Manchalamma temple, Alampur

How To Reach The Place – You can use any mean of transportation for reaching the place depending on your budget. Available options include buses and taxis.

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