Festive long weekends are the perfect time to go exploring. Whether you wish to go on a trip filled with adventures or are in the mood to explore old architectural
marvels, there are many such places to visit near Hyderabad within 300km. You can find the best of everything for everyone without going too far from the city of Nizams. So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at the list of places of tourist interest near Hyderabad before you plan your next fun-filled weekend getaways.
Ananthagiri Hills
Ananthagiri is about 2 hours from Hyderabad and is best known as a paradise for trekkers. There are a great number of attractions that tourists can visit in the Ananthagiri Hills and around it. You can start by trekking up to Godamguda viewpoint and you can also visit Tyda Park, where you will see wildlife roaming freely. It is also considered as an excellent camping spot.
Another exciting place to visit is the Borra Hills and Caves, which were discovered in 1807 and have been a tourist attraction since then.
Nelakondapalli
Just 4 hours away from Hyderabad city, Nelakondapalli offers a plethora of cultural and religious attractions like Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, Bhaktaramadas Dhyana Mandiram, Buddhist Maha Stupa and many more.
Do not miss the Lakaram Lake, which is a 35-minute drive from Nelakondapalli. It is a famous picnic spot where you can enjoy time with your family.
Vijayawada
The journey from Hyderabad to Vijayawada takes about 5 hours by road. Vijayawada is home to numerous caves and rock-cut temples carved out of the caves. The most popular tourist sites to visit are Victoria Museum, Hazratbal Mosque, Rajiv Gandhi Park and Kolleru Lake.
A visit to the Undavalli caves, which were said to be carved out of sandstone in the 4th or 5th century, should definitely be on your list.
Mantralayam
Located on the banks of Tungabhadra river, it takes approx. 4hrs to reach Mantralayam. You can begin by taking a holy dip in the Tunhabhadra river, and then visit the ancient temples like Raghavendra Swami Temple and Panchamukhi Anjaneya Temple.
The place also offers many thrilling activities for adventure enthusiasts, like river rafting in Tungabhadra river, or trekking along popular trails like Yemminganur hills and Adoni fort trek. Paragliding is also a good option if you wish to have an unforgettable trip.
Bhavani Island
Around 6hrs drive from Hyderabad, Bhavani Island is the best option to visit for thrill seekers, as the island has many numerous water activities like parasailing, kayaking, water-skiing, zorbing, banana boat riding and bumper boat riding. After reaching, you can take a ferry from Punnami Ghat to go to the Island. The ferry operates every 10 minutes.
Bhavani Island, home to beautiful migratory birds such as pied kingfishers and egrets, draws the attention of nature lovers and bird watchers. The island also has a floating restaurant that forms the center of attraction of this place.
