Top 10 places/ things to do in Hyderabad for Tourists (By Local)
Many people come to Hyderabad and see the usual Charmiar, Lad Bazar, Golkonda and Ramoji Film City. There are many more suggestions about different places on the internet. The real Hyderabad is about experiencing it, not about visiting different places. Here are some in-depth tips on what things to do in Hyderabad and enjoy your time to the fullest.
1. The Morning Hours
Hyderabadi Mornings start from 6 AM. And this is the right time to do breakfast.. You can do around 7-9 AM too.. Some of things you can try in Breakfast are (i) Mutton Paya Nahari (ii) Khichdi Khatta Kheema (iii) Idly-Dosa
For Mutton Paya & Nahari (or) Khichdi Khatta you can visit following restaurants for good taste and experience (i) Shah Ghouse - Any Branch (ii) Paradise - Secunderabad (iii) Imperial - Any Branch (iv) Hotel Sohail - Malakpet etc..
If you are a Vegetarian, then you can try Idly Dosa in any decent hotel. If you want to experience something different, try Hyderabad Grand Hotel Breakfast Buffet which is Shamshabad. It's worth the drive and experience.
2. Places to visit in Hyderabad
Once you are done with your Breakfast, you can start visiting the places. Most of the tourist places open by 10.00 AM in Hyderabad. Starting with old city is the best option. Because in the mornings old city is active and while is the night you can explore the new city. Based on your visit duration, you can plan each site visit for 1-2 hours. Some things you can start with are (1) Charminar (2) Mecca Masjid (3) Lad Bazar (4) Chowmohalla Palace (5) Madina Market (6) Salarjung Museum (7) Falaknuma Palace (prior appointment required) and a bit costly affair (8) Golkonda Fort etc...
The best idea is to explore these till after 2-3 PM which cover almost all of the old city. Then plan your lunch in one of the restaurants which are between new city and old city like Pista House, Shah Ghouse, Sarvi, Imperial, 4 Seasons etc.. You can search for nearest branch in google.
3. The Evening Hours
After lunch you can explore your evenings in or around KBR Park which is in Jubilee Hills. There is the park and eateries around. You can evening tea and snacks in KBR Park - Parking Lanes. Hyderabadi's do need chai after lunch. Then this is the good place to have at centers like Kadak Chai or near Chicha's in KBR Park. You can also have Ice Cream at Cream Stone.
4. The Night Hours
You can explore the nights in the new city, from KBR park you can go towards Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge and Hitech City. If you are planning to visit for minimum 2 days. Don't miss the Shilparamam Park in the evening hours. It's peaceful and cool place to explore.
5. The Midnight Hours
Hyderabad is awake till mid-night. Once you are done with exploring the new city. Come back to Tankbund. Its cool to explore it in the night, spend some peaceful time and have some photoshoots. If you are staying for more than 2 days, you can also explore Necklace Road in the evening hours. It's closed in the night after 9-10 PM
