Weekend Getaways from Hyderabad: Where to Go, by Distance
Hyderabad's weekends are about forts, lakes and the Deccan plateau rather than hill stations. Most of what's worth seeing sits within 250 km, and the roads out of the city are better than in most Indian metros.
Distances are approximate road distances from central Hyderabad.
Under 100 km: a day out or one night
- Gandipet and Osman Sagar, about 25 km. Lakeside, close enough for an evening.
- Bhongir Fort, about 50 km. A single rock fort with a steep climb and a view.
- Vikarabad, about 70 km. Forest and cooler air.
- Ananthagiri Hills, about 90 km. The closest thing to a hill station near the city.
100 to 250 km: a two-night weekend
- Medak, about 100 km. The cathedral and the fort.
- Bidar, about 130 km. Fort, tombs and Bidriware craft.
- Warangal, about 145 km. Kakatiya temples and the thousand-pillar temple.
- Nagarjuna Sagar, about 165 km. Dam, lake and the Buddhist site at Nagarjunakonda.
- Pakhal Lake, about 200 km. Wildlife sanctuary and quiet water.
- Srisailam, about 215 km. Temple town in the Nallamala forest.
- Laknavaram, about 220 km. Lake with suspension bridges and island cottages.
250 km and beyond: a long weekend
- Kuntala and Pochera Falls, about 250 km. Best just after the monsoon.
- Bhadrachalam, about 310 km. Temple town on the Godavari.
- Araku Valley, about 600 km. Coffee valley reached best by the Visakhapatnam train rather than by car.
When to go
| Season | What works |
|---|---|
| October to February | The best season. Everything on this list works, and the Deccan is genuinely pleasant. |
| March to May | Hot and dry. Stick to Ananthagiri and Vikarabad, or travel at night. |
| July to September | Waterfalls are at their best, and the Nallamala hills are green. Some forest routes close during heavy rain. |
| Long weekends | Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam are busiest. Laknavaram and Pakhal stay quieter. |
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Planning notes
- The Outer Ring Road makes most exits from the city quick; leave before 8am for the Warangal and Srisailam routes.
- Srisailam's road runs through a tiger reserve and closes to traffic after dark.
- Accommodation at Laknavaram and Pakhal is limited, so book before you drive.
- Araku is better as a train trip from Visakhapatnam than as a drive from Hyderabad.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best weekend getaways from Hyderabad?
Ananthagiri Hills and Bhongir for a short trip, Warangal or Nagarjuna Sagar for two nights, and Srisailam or the Kuntala falls for a long weekend.
Where can I go from Hyderabad within 100 km?
Gandipet, Bhongir, Vikarabad and Ananthagiri Hills.
Is there a hill station near Hyderabad?
Ananthagiri Hills at about 90 km is the closest, though it's gentler than a true hill station.