Road trips from Hyderabad

Kurnool

This place settled on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, is at the perfect road trip distance from Hyderabad and has something for everyone in the family. Kurnool experiences tropical climate and has a wide array of attractions for its patrons – from wildlife sanctuaries, ancient limestone caves to forts such as Konda Reddy which are sure to attract the history buff in you. 

Make it a point to visit the Oravakallu rock garden to see some beautiful rock-cut formations and spend a picnic day outing there.

Distance- 236 km

Sometimes, the best way to bond is on the road. Hyderabad represents the coexistence of a rich cultural heritage and the modern day cityscape.  The beautiful monuments, delectable cuisine and traditional bazaars remind you of the history of the city which dates back to late sixteenth century.

However, when you need a break from these fast-paced times and explore at your own pace, road trips are definitely worth trying. Some of them may be longer distances than others so be prepared to give a great excuse at work or make full use of extended weekends this year offers. Here is the list of road trip getaways from Hyderabad

Karimnagar

Karimnagar is the city of ancient temples and old forts. The Elgandal fort is the most prominent hill-fort from where you can get a beautiful view of the town.

 The nearby Shivaram Wildlife sanctuary is a riverine forest, famous for the crocodiles from the Godavari River. The city is also known for the ancient jewelry making art of silver filigree. You should definitely check it out. 

Distance- 159 km

Maredumilli & Rampachodavaram

This is a season-specific holiday spot. Maredumilli and Rampachodavaram are both waterfall picnic destinations which come into full bloom right after the monsoon season, so make sure you book your extended weekend stay soon after August. The waterfall, cascades and the long drive through the cool climes of the jungles that pass you by makes these two worthy destinations to hit on a road trip from Hyderabad.

Distance: 450 kms

Tirupati
If you are looking for one of the most highly revered spiritual weekend getaways from Hyderabad, the temple town of Tirupati is where you should go. This is one of the most popular road trips from Hyderabad. 

The Sri Venkateswara Temple on the Tirumala Hill and the numerous temples in its vicinity give the town a certain tranquility and serenity, even amidst the hustle-bustle of millions of devotees and pilgrims. The winding roads of the Tirumala hill make for an excellent drive and you should definitely stop by the Akasa Ganga waterfalls.

Distance- 597 km

Adilabad

Adilabad is a nature-lover’s paradise with its sanctuaries and breathtaking waterfalls. The Pochera and Kuntala waterfalls are set in scenic environment and the last stretch of road leading to them goes through dense forests, which makes for a thrilling drive. The city is also home to ancient forts and one of the two Saraswathi temples in India, the Basar Saraswathi temple.

Distance- 236 km

Rajahmundry/Dindi

Rajahmundry, situated on the banks of Godavari, is one of the oldest cities of India and is the birthplace of the Telugu language. There are many bathing ghats and parks along the banks of the river, some of which also offer boat-rides on the river. 

Make this one of the perfect riverside weekend getaways from Hyderabad by visiting Dindi, 80 Kms away. Dindi has the most pristine backwaters, vast lakes, and palm-fringed canals.

Distance- 480km 

Gulbarga

Also known as Kalburgi, Gulbarga has Nizami influences in its domes and historic buildings thanks to the spread of the dynasty here. The fort, tombs and shrines show influence of the Nizami dynasty and Islamic art and the most prominent amongst them are the Bahmani Fort, Chor Gumbad and Jumma Masjid. 

Gulbarga is also home to a number of places of religious importance like the Khwaja Banda Nawaz Dargah, Sharanabasaveshwar Temple, Buddha Vihar and Sheikh Roza Dargah, which are visited by lakhs of people every year. The nearby Chandrampalli Dam is very popular for trekking and campaing.

Distance- 234 km

Nagarjuna Sagar
There are days you are looking for one of the easy road trips from city which are just a couple of hours away. For such days Nagarjuna Sagar is the perfect destination as one of the road trips from Hyderabad. You can visit the Ethipothala falls or just stroll near the dam taking in its magnificence. You could also check out the Buddhist monuments and related artifacts at the Museums by taking a boat ride to the Nagajunakonda Island at the middle of the reservoir island or nearby Anupu village.
Distance: 153 kms  

Mahabubnagar
Mahabubnagar is the one of the popular road trips from Hyderabad. It was named after one of the Nizams of Hyderabad. There are quite a few popular temples like Umamaheshwaram, Alampur, Jetaprolu and Srirangapur. Pillalamarri, the 800 year old Banyan tree and a popular picnic spot, iy also has the tomb of a Muslim saint and a Shiva temple nearby.

Old forts like the Gadwal Fort, Koilkonda Fort, Ghanpur etc. have historical significance and also offer opportunities for trekking. This is also one of the popular weekend getaways from Hyderabad.

Distance:  91 km

Srisailam

Srisailam is primarily known for the Mallikarjun Swamy Temple but it has multiple interesting attractions. The Srisailam Tiger reserve is one of the largest tiger reserves in India and even has a crocodile breeding farm in the down water of the Srisailam Dam, which is on the reserve.

Patala Ganga is where the Kaveri River takes a downhill turn and you should try the enjoyable ropeway car ride to get down there. From there you could take the scenic boat ride to Akkamahadevi Caves.

Distance- 232 km