2 Days Trip From Hyderabad By Car: In The City Of Nizams On Wheels (A Telangana Travel Guide)
While writing the guide on the 2 days trip from Hyderabad for couples last time, I could not touch upon many tourist places or weekend destinations near the city of Nizams. So, I decided to create another guide with places to visit and a more in-depth understanding of Hyderabad tourism.
As the home to the Ramappa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and historical spots like Charminar and Golconda Fort, Telangana has always been a tourism hub. Further, this youngest state in India has Hyderabad at the epicenter of its tourism.
Once a global center for trading diamonds, emeralds, and many other precious stones, Hyderabad is still the City of Pearls.
Moreover, the inclusive mindset or the Ganga Jamuna Tehzeeb here has been thriving through the reigns of the QutubShahis, the Asaf Jahi dynasty, the Satavahana dynasty, the Mughal empire, etc. So, it is also a rich place if you want to know about the vivid culture of India.
No wonder Sri Jupally Krishna Rao of the Prohibition & Excise; Tourism & Culture and Archaeology, Government of Telangana considers Hyderabad crucial in attracting global tourists to India.
He also thinks that the cultural richness and architectural excellence are two primary factors for the tourism spike in Hyderabad. Moreover, as a believer in “Seeing is believing,” he wants people from all parts of the world to visit this ancient city bustling with stories and history.
So, if you have been planning a 2 day trip from Hyderabad for a long time, this is the time to pack your bags and travel a few miles around the city.
2 Days Trip From Hyderabad By Car: Why Is It The Right Moment For A Cultural And Heritage Tour?
Ramappa Temple, or the Rudreshwara Temple in the Mulugu District is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also a crown jewel in the tourism landscape of Telangana tourism.
The Hyderabad-Warangal-Ramappa tour will start at 6:30 AM from the Yatri Niwas in Hyderabad, and you will be back in the city by 9:30 PM on the same day.
This Hyderabad-Warangal-Ramappa Temple tour package is only available on Saturdays and Sundays.
On this trip, you will visit the following cultural and religious hotspots.
- Bhadrakali
- Padmakshi
- Thousand Pillar Temple
- Ramappa Temple
These 2 days trip from Hyderabad packages will cost INR 2800 for adults and 2240 for children.
| Hyderabad is also a prominent destination for food tourism in India. It won the UNESCO award as the “Creative City of Gastronomy” in 2019. Further, it has secured the “39th position on the list of 100 Food Cities in the World by Taste Atlas.” Despite being a city known for Kebabs, Biryani, and Nihari, the city also offers some amazing veg food options. The veg street food in Hyderabad, like Hot Mirchi Bajji or Papdi Ragada, speaks of its inclusive culture. It shows that the city cares even for the 2.7% vegetarian population. |
Temple Tour (Kakatiya Region): A Brilliant Initiative Of Telangana Tourism For 2 Days Trip From Hyderabad
This Temple Tour of Telangana Tourism takes place every Saturday and Saturday. This trip starts from and ends at Hyderabad. The places to visit on this trip are:
- Kaleshwaram
- Ramappa
- 1000 Pillar Temple
- Yadagirigutta
- Keesaragutta
Non-AC buses for this trip start from CRO Basheerbagh at 9:30 PM. You can call 9848540371 for coordination. You can even take a bus from IRO, Yatri Nivas, at 10 PM.
This Temple Tour package is available at INR 2999 for adults, and for children, the same package will cost INR 2399.
| Do you need to plan a trip to enjoy the 2 days trip from Hyderabad at your own pace? If these tourism packages do not work for you, you can book a cab service. TaxiYatri is one such cab service for weekend trips near Hyderabad. You can reach out to them at 9818022687. You can also communicate via Whatsapp at 9818022467. |
The Best Time For A 2 Days Trip From Hyderabad By Car: Schedule Your Trip Right
Winter (late November to February) is the best time to plan a 2 days trip from Hyderabad by car. If I have to visit my cousin in Hyderabad, I always make it a point to plan the trip around the Christmas holidays.
The average temperature here during these months remains around 15-25 degrees Celsius. The foodie in me also loves Hyderabad in winter, as the local desserts like Garijalu or Qubani ka Meetha taste amazing when there is a nip in the air and the evening breezes touch your cheeks.
Moreover, every winter, Hyderabad has the vibrant Winter Carnival at Ramoji Film City. It is a festival from 19th December to 19th February. It has dance festivals, exhibitions and the best culinary offering.
Top Destinations To Visit On A 2 Days Trip from Hyderabad By Car: Top 10 Destinations For You
Finally, here we are to discuss the best places to visit on a 2 day trip from Hyderabad. So, are you ready to plan a quick getaway?
1. Warangal
- Distance from Hyderabad: 145.9 Km
- Best Place to Stay: Hotel Grand Gayathri Warangal (Address: 49/A, 8-5, Station Road, opposite Sunil Theatre, Girmajipet, Warangal, Contact No: 070950 19949)
The Warangal Fort is the prime attraction of Warangal. It is a 13th-century fort built by Kakateya King Ganapati Deva. It is an architectural marvel with pillars and arches.
Warangal also has a historical significance as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty. As a Shaivaite kingdom, Warangal has Ramappa Temple, or the Ramalingeswara temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Another architectural marvel here is the Thousand Pillar Temple. It shows the Chalukyan style of architecture and was built in 1163 AD.
Moreover, there are other attractions in Warangal in the form of Khush Mahal, Bhadrakali Temple, and Kolanupaka.
Warangal also is a great tourist destination for you if you are a wildlife lover. Ethrunagaram, a sanctuary 80 Km away from Warangal, has blackbuck, sloth bear, nilgai, panther, and tiger.
2. Bidar
- Distance from Hyderabad: 264 Km
- Best Place to Stay: Sagar Regency (Rajiv Gandhi Chowk, Janwada Rd, Outside, Shah Ganj, Bidar, Karnataka, Contact No: 090365 75787)
Famous for its handicrafts or Bidri work, Bidar is also home to the Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib. So, it is one of the holiest places for Sikh pilgrimage. Further, Bidar is the “City of Whispering Monuments.”
| Places Of Attraction In Bidar ‣ Bidar Fort ‣ Papnash Shiva Temple ‣ Bahmani Tombs ‣ Chaubara ‣ Solah Khamba Mosque ‣ Rangeen Mahal |
In addition, Bidar is one of the cleanest cities in Karnataka and the entire India. Being a hilltop city, it is even the wettest and coolest in Northern Karnataka.
3. Nagarjuna Sagar
- Distance from Hyderabad: 157.1 Km
- Best Place to Stay: APTDC or Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Accommodation (Macherla Vijayapuri S Rd, Vijayapuri South, Nagarjuna, Sagar, Andhra Pradesh, Contact: 086422 42471)
The Nagarjuna Dam over the Krishna River is one of the best places for a relaxing 2 days trip from Hyderabad. It is the tallest masonry dam in the world. Further, from the dam, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding lush green valley.
Further, if you are willing to travel a few miles extra, you will see the Ethipothala Falls at a distance of around 13 Kms. Here, the water cascades from a height of 70 feet.
The three rivers feeding the Ethipothala Falls are Tummala Vagu, Chandravanka Vagu, and Nakkala Vagu.
4. Srisailam
- Distance from Hyderabad: 229.9 Km
- Best Place to Stay: AP Tourism Hotel – Haritha (Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, Contact Number: 098481 52921
Srisailam is one of the holiest places for the devotees of Lord Shiva. It has the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple.
The temple, or the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Devasthanam, remains open for devotees between 6 AM to 3:30 PM and then from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Further, this 6th-century temple on the River Krishna’s southern bank was built by King Harihara Raya of Vijayanagar.
| Did You Know? ‣ Srisailam is one of the rarest places in India with a coexistence of a Shakipeeth and a Jyotirlinga. It is one of 12 Jyotirlingas in India. ‣ Srisailam has many other key attractions. Those are: •The Srisailam Tiger Reserve • Akkamahadevi Caves • Srisailam DamShikaresvara Temple • Hemareddy Mallamma Temple. ‣ The Shivalingam is called Mallikarjuna because it is worshipped with jasmine flowers, locally known as Mallika. ‣ Srisailam is the place where Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati were united after many years of separation. |
** The Hemareddy Mallamma Temple is a great place to be if you want to know about the bond between a devotee and the deity. Mallamma devoted her life to the devotion of Mallikarjuna Swamy.
5. Chikmagalur
- Distance from Hyderabad: 656.6 Km
- Best Place to Stay: Coffeeberry Hills Chikmagalur (Chikkolale Village, Taluk, Kasaba Hobli, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, Contact Number: 092434 00500)
In the foothills of the Mullayanagiri peak of the Western Ghats, Chikkamagaluru, or Chikmagalur, is filled with the whiff of coffee. It is also a popular destination among tourists for its moderate to cool temperature.
The yearly temperature here ranges between 11 to 32 degrees Celsius. However, the best time to visit Chikmagalur is between September to February.
| Did You Know? Chikmagalur produces Arabica coffee beans. To be specific, the coffee beans produced here offer the best aroma and a nuanced flavor. Furthermore, the texture of these coffee beans is smooth. |
Moreover, Chikmagalur is a melting pot for various attractions. For religious seekers and cultural enthusiasts, it has the Veerabhadra Temple, Belavadi Temple, and Sringeri Sharada Peetham.
Waterfalls In Chikmagalur
‣ Kalhatti Falls
‣ Hebbe Falls
‣ Jhari Falls
Trekking Routes In Chikmagalur
‣ Baba Budangiri Trek
‣ Mullayanagiri Trek
‣ Kudremukh Trek
In addition, the Kudremukh National Park and the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary are the best places in Chikmagalur to encounter wildlife.
6. Mahabubnagar
- Distance from Hyderabad: 110 Kms
- Best Place to Stay: Hotel Prashanth Residency (Raichur Rd, Near New Bus Stand, Kidwaipet, Mahbubnagar, Telangana, Contact Number: 085422 44567)
Home to the famous Golconda mine, Mahabubnagar is believed to be the birthplace of the Kohinoor Diamond.
Further, Mahabubnagar is the largest district in Telangana. Along with the Nizams of Hyderabad, kings from the Chalukyan and Satavahana dynasties ruled here.
| Did You Know? Mahabubnagar has many Megalithic burial sites. You will find them in areas like Kalakonda, Nadimpalem, Amrabad, etc. |
Moreover, it has the beautiful Dindi, Krishna, and Tungabhadra rivers. However, Mahabubnagar is also a popular tourist destination for religious seekers.
It has the Agasthyesvara Swamy temple in Jetprolu, Someswara Swamy Temple, Srirangapur Ranganayakaswamy temple.
7. Karimnagar
- Distance from Hyderabad: 175 Kms
- Best Place to Stay: Hotel V Park (4A, Jagtial Rd, Near Hotel V-PARK, Suryanagar, Karimnagar, Telangana, Contact Number: 093339 24365)
Karimnagar (earlier Sabbinadu) is a historic destination to know about the Kakatiya kings. It has many inscriptions of Kakatiya king Prola II and Prataparudra. All the inscriptions found belong to the era between 1083 and 1323.
Historic Places to Visit In Karimnagar:
‣ 17th-Century Jagityal Fort
‣ Molangur Fort
‣ Elgandal Fort
‣ Ramagiri Fort
‣ Nagunur Fort
Moreover, archaeological evidence here shows that Satvahanas, Asaf Jahis, and Mauryas have ruled here.
8. Kurnool
- Distance from Hyderabad: 213 Kms
- Best Place to Stay: Triguna Clarks Inn (Kallur Rd, behind RTC Bustand, Kallur, Sampath Nagar, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, Contact Number: 063019 58505)
With a relaxed vibe and endless forts and historic sites, Kurnool is a popular weekend getaway from Hyderabad.
If you are someone interested in history, your journey will begin from the Kurnool Fort. Other places of attraction here are the Jumma Masjid, Oravakallu Rock Garden, the 500-year-old Yaganti Temple, and Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary.
9. Gulbarga
- Distance from Hyderabad: 233 Kms
- Best Place to Stay: Kyriad Hotel Gulbarga by OTHPL (Gold Hub Mall, 3rd Floor, Opposite KBN Hospital, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, Contact Number: 096060 70807)
The capital of the Bahamani Sultans (1347-1428), Gulbarga is a popular destination for 2 days trip from Hyderabad. Some popular attractions here are the Gulbarga Fort, the Haft Gumbaz Tomb, Shri Chandranatha Swamy Basadi, and Buddha Vihar.
Further, you can travel to Manyakheta from Gulbarga. It was the capital of the Rashtrakuta kings. Today, you will see the remains of a fort with 52 bastions. Moreover, Manyakheta has Mallinatha Basadi.
The Mallinatha Jain Basadi in Vijayapura dates back to the 11th century.
10. Guntur
- Distance from Hyderabad: 306 Kms
- Best Place to Stay: Hotel Brundavan International-Guntur (Centre, Near Petrol Bunk, Brindavan Gardens, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, Contact No: 079014 65495)
Guntur is the place to buy the best handicraft products. The two most popular specialties of Guntur are the Dharmavaram silk sarees and Kalamkari. Further, the wooden toys made are bound to take you on a trip down memory lane.
| Did You Know? Guntur is the biggest exporter of chilies and chili powder from India to the UK, USA, Latin America, and other parts of the world. |
Further, the popular tourist attractions here are the Undavalli caves, Nagarjunakonda and Bhattiprolu. You also must not miss a visit to the archeological museum here. The Baudhasree Archaeological Museum is located on AC College Road.
It remains open from 10 AM to 5 PM (Friday closed). The entry fee to the museum is INR 3 per head. However, for photography, you will need to pay INR 20 extra.
2 Days Trip From Hyderabad: Follow This Itinerary For The Best Cultural Trip
While visiting all the places on a 2 days trip from Hyderabad can be overwhelming for you, you can follow this itinerary for a fulfilling cultural, heritage, and spiritual exploration.
Here, I have picked Warangal, Ramappa Temple, and Srisailam as the main destinations.
Day 1:
- Travel Route/Destination: Hyderabad → Warangal → Ramappa Temple → Hyderabad
- Distance Covered: Hyderabad → Warangal (145 km, 3 hrs) → Ramappa Temple (66 km, 1.5 hrs)
- Total Time for Travel: 7-8 Hours
- Start your day at 6 AM.
- Reach Warangal Fort around 9 AM.
- Leave at 10:30 AM.
- Reach the Thousand Pillar Temple in 15-20 minutes. Spend time there till 11:30 AM and leave for the Bhadrakali Temple.
- You will reach the Bhadrakali temple by 11:45/50 AM. Spend 40-45 minutes there and then leave for lunch.
- Have your lunch in Warangal. Hotel Grand Gayathri Restaurant is a great option. Finish your lunch by 1:30 PM and then start for the Ramappa Temple or the Rudreshwara Temple.
- You will reach Ramappa Temple by 3 PM, and you will need at least 2 hours to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Start by 5 PM and reach Hyderabad by 9 PM. Have your dinner and catch some rest for the next day.
Day 2:
- Travel Route/Destination: Hyderabad → Srisailam → Hyderabad
- Distance Covered: Srisailam (230 Km, 5 hrs)
- Total Time for Travel: 9-10 Hours
- Start at 5:30 AM.
- Reach Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple by 10 AM and complete all the rituals there by 12 PM.
- Have your lunch at AP Tourism Hotel – Haritha from 12 PM to 1 PM.
- Reach the Srisailam Dam at 1:30 PM and leave by 2 PM.
- Visit the Akkamahadevi Caves. However, here, you will have to spend a total of 3 hours on a boat ride. So, you can skip this if you have planned an early return.
- If you are visiting the caves, it will be at least 5/5:30 PM when you leave Srisailam. So, you will reach Hyderabad at around 10:30 or 11 PM.
What Will Be The Cost Of 2 Days Trip From Hyderabad For 2 People?
Here is a breakdown of the approximate cost for the itinerary I have shared.
| Expense | Estimate (INR) |
|---|---|
| Fuel | 4000-5000 |
| Food (2 Days, 2 Persons) | 2000-2500 |
| Entry Fees & Parking | 600-800 |
| Accommodation in Hyderabad (for outstation travelers) | 3000-4000 |
| Overall Expenses | 9600-12300 |
2 Days Trip From Hyderabad: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about 2 days trip from Hyderabad.
Araku Valley and Ananthagiri Hills are the coolest places near Hyderabad. Around 700 km away, Araku Valley is the perfect getaway from Hyderabad thanks to its coffee plantations and beautiful mountains.
Ananthagiri Hills, at a distance of less than 80 km from Hyderabad, have scenic viewpoints and some beautiful waterfalls.
The five famous places of Hyderabad are: 1. Charminar, 2. Hussain Sagar Lake, 3. Salarjung Museum, 4. Golconda Fort and 5. Qutub Shahi Tombs.
However, Hyderabad has many other cultural and historic attractions, such as the NTR Gardens, Chowmahalla Palace, and Paigah Tombs.
No, Hyderabad, being a landlocked city of Telangana, does not have any beach. However, Hyderabad is a gateway to many beaches, such as the Suryalanka beach, Machilipatnam, Chirala, or Visakhapatnam.
Furthermore, Hyderabad is going to get a coastal beach very soon. The beach at Kothwalguda will spread across 35 acres, and Rs 225 crores will be spent on the project.
However, there have been environmental concerns regarding the feasibility of the artificial lake in Hyderabad. The city is already fighting with issues such as the vanishing of lakes and urban flooding.
