Hyderabad’s heritage sights in one day (not on a Friday)
Eight places, one day, and an order that avoids crossing the city twice. First, the one mistake people make most.
Don’t go on a Friday
Salar Jung Museum and Chowmahalla Palace are both closed on Fridays. They’re two of the best stops on the tour, so pick any other day.
Morning in the old city
Start at Charminar by 9, before the crowds and the heat. Bhagyalakshmi Temple is at its foot. Chowmahalla Palace, the Nizams’ palace, is a short walk away. Then Salar Jung Museum across the river; give it at least an hour and a half.
Afternoon in the new city
Lunch, then Birla Mandir on its hill for the view, Hussain Sagar and the Buddha Statue on the rock in the lake.
Golconda to finish
Finish at Golconda Fort in the late afternoon. The climb to the top takes time, and the light is better later in the day.
What it costs
Our heritage tour is ₹3,500 in a Dzire, ₹4,500 in an Innova and ₹5,500 in a Crysta, with toll and parking included. Entry tickets are yours to buy at each place.
Short on time?
If you only have half a day, stay in the old city: Charminar, Chowmahalla and Salar Jung Museum are all close together.