Chilkur Balaji Temple

Chilkur Balaji Temple - (28 Km From Nampally)

Timings: 5:00 am – 8:00 pm (Daily)

Address: Chanda Nagar Village, Hyderabad, Telangana, 501504, India

Phone: 084172 35933

Entry fee: Free

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Photography: Not allowed

Description: Located almost 30 kilometres from Hyderabad, Chilkur is a small picturesque village which is also a popular pilgrimage. It is in this sacred village where the famous Chilkur Balaji temple is built. On the banks of Osman Sagar Lake, close to the Vikarabad road, this temple attracts hordes of devotees from all over the country.

                                          Chilkur Balaji temple has a pleasing architecture too, boasting of being one of the oldest temples in Telangana. It is said that this temple was built more than half a millennium ago. Built almost five hundred years ago, the temple is being considered as an alternative of Tirumala temple. The main deity of the temple is Lord Balaji Venkateswara along with Sridevi and Bhoodevi accompanying him.

                                          There is a legend behind the construction of this temple. According to the tales, the temple was built by a devotee who after having health issues couldn't visit the Tirupati temple which he used to do earlier. Having moved by his devotion, Lord Venkateshwara appeared to him and instructed him to find the idol of the lord, together with Sridevi and Bhoodevi and build a temple. Since then, the devotees are known to seek e the blessings of the Lord Shri Balaji Venkateshwara. Many people, who cannot go to Tirupati temple, often come here.

Lumbini Park

Lumbini Park - (4 Km From Nampally)

Timings: 9am – 9pm (Daily)

Address: Opposite Secretariat New Gate, Khairatabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500004, India

Phone: 040 2322 5397

Entry fee:

• INR  10 per person
• INR 50 per person for Speed Boating (Adults / Children)
• INR 40 per person for Boating (Adults / Children)
• INR 50 per person for Laser Show
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Photography: 

NA for Video Camera

NA for Still / DSLR Camera

Description: One of the famous Hyderabad tourist places, Lumbini Park Hyderabad was developed by the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority in the year of 1994. Perfect place for relaxation and amusement, Lumbini Park has been named after birthplace of Siddhartha who later came to be known as Lord Buddha. The park is part of the Buddha Purnima project of Hyderabad Urban Development Authority. After the later Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, this park was renamed at the T. Anjaiah Lumbini Park in the year of 2006. However, popularly it is still known by the name of Lumbini Park.

Qutb Shahi tombs

Qutb Shahi tombs - (11 Km From Nampally)

Timings: 9:30am – 6:30pm (Daily)

Address: They lie about a kilometre north of the outer perimeter wall of Golkonda Fort and its Banjara Darwaza (Gate of the Gipsies, or itinerant merchants), amidst the Ibrahim Bagh.

Entry fee: NA

Photography: Allowed

Description:  The Qutb Shahi tombs are located in the Ibrahim Bagh (garden precinct), close to the famous Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad, India. They contain the tombs and mosques built by the various kings of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. The galleries of the smaller tombs are of a single storey while the larger ones are two storied. In the centre of each tomb is a sarcophagus which overlies the actual burial vault in a crypt below. The domes were originally overlaid with blue and green tiles, of which only a few pieces now remain

Chowmahalla Palace

Chowmahalla Palace - (6 Km From Nampally)

Timings: 10am – 5pm & Closed on every Friday and all public holidays

Address:  20-4-236, Motigalli, Khilwat, Khilwat, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002

Phone: 040 2452 2032

Entry fee:

• Rs 40 (Indians), Rs 150 (Foreigners)
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• Description:  is a palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad state. It was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad while they ruled their state. The palace remains the property of Barkat Ali Khan Mukarram Jah, heir of the Nizams.

In Urdu, Hindi Char means four, and even inPersian, Chahar means four and inUrdu and Hindi Mahal means palaces, hence the name Chowmahalla/four palaces.

The palace is located in the old city in Hyderabad near the Charminar

Biggest Baobab - The Cave of 40 Thieves

Biggest Baobab - The Cave of 40 Thieves - (11 Km From Nampally)

Timings: 9am – 5pm (Daily)

Entry fee: NA

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Photography: Allowed

Description: Not too far from the Golconda Fort is Hyderabad’s biggest possible tree of Baobab. The centuries old Hatiyaan tree stands right opposite the Mulla Khiyali Mosque in the less frequented vicinity of Naya Quila.

Belonging to the African Baobab family, the tree gets its name from its enormous girth and also the branches that look like elephant trunks. The hollow of this mesmerizing tree can easily accommodate over 20 people. An interesting venue to listen to several legends from locals, Haatiyon ka jhad as it’s popularly known is believed to have been the hideout for Ali Baba’s 40 thieves.

Snow World

Snow World - (6 Km From Nampally)

Timings: All days of the week

• 11am – 12noon (1st Session)
• 12:30pm - 1:30pm (2nd Session)
• 2pm – 3pm (3rd Session)
• 3:30pm – 4:30pm (4th Session)
• 5pm – 6pm (5th Session)
• 6:30pm – 7:30pm (6th Session)
• 8pm – 9pm (7th Session)

Address: Survey No. 57, Lower Tank Bund Road, Bharath Seva Ashram Marg, Near Expotel Hotel, Hyderabad, Telangana 500080

Phone: 040 6599 0167

Entry fee:

• INR 450 per person adult
• INR 250 per person child
• INR 300 per person college student (above 10th class)
• INR 250 per person school student (up to 10th class)
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Photography: Only cameras allowed

Description: An indoor wonder world of snow and chill, Snow World is among the must experience places to visit in Hyderabad with family. With one of the largest snow areas spread over 17,000sft, the engaging place is built with state-of-the-art technology producing snow as close to the real one as possible.

With temperature freezing up to -5degree Celsius, the created ambience has a thrilling environment with polar bears, penguins, alpine trees, and snow all the way. A complete arena with kids snow play area, snow slide, snow merry-go-round, sculptures, snow basketball, snow mountain, volley ball, dancing, and an ice hotel make Snow World a family destination.

Hussain Sagar Lake

Hussain Sagar Lake - (6 Km From Nampally)

Timings: 1pm – 9pm (Daily)

Address: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Entry fee: INR 10 (boating)

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Photography: Allowed

Description: One of the largest man-made lakes in India, Hussain Sagar Lake has been adorning the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad since 1562. A tourist destination that cannot be missed as places to visit in Hyderabad with family, the lake is best to spend time around dusk with pleasant air filling the surroundings.

Adding to its charm is the monolithic statue of the Buddha installed in the heart of the lake. Several facilities around the lake periphery such as boating and water sports, and the neighbourhood Lumbini Park, an amusement park are add-on attractions.