Some wonderful destinations to check out near Hyderabad

A place that is a unique combination of nature and pilgrimage, a couple of hours drive away from Hyderabad and just often seen as one of the most ideal weekend getaways, Srisailam is a majestic hamlet that you reckon visit. Just as the place is done bewitching its visitors with its enchanting natural beauty, the pleasant pious religious milieu that makes the entire region an ideal place to spiritually rejuvenate, simply doesn’t lets a tourist break out of its charm. Nature is prevalent everywhere here and one thing that you will immediately notice is that the town is quite much a Lord Shiva town. Religious put the place high on reverence as since ancient times the place is popular as the home to one of the 12 most sacred Jyotirlinga temples. Relishing the religion dominated culture, taking a holy dip in the Patal Ganga, travelling back in time by visiting the timeless Akkamahadevi Caves, and many others to include – there is so much to do, see, and relish here.

A visit to the place has to be in your travel itinerary, particularly if you are in Hyderabad. Just take two to three days break from your busy schedule and visit Srisailam; it is certainly worth! So, you decided to go hyderabad to srisailam by car, and the moment you put your first step in the place, you are stunned with the unparalleled landscapes that also include one of the largest tiger reserves in the country, called Tiger Reserve.

Such are the places around Hyderabad. A major hub of commerce, trade, and industrialization the city is perhaps the best representation of India in the 21st century. Take any major metropolis in the globe and Hyderabad pretty much stands at the same level as the metropolis is in terms of urbanization, living standards, cleanness, etc. The city in itself is an ideal destination to visit for holidaying. The regal history, particularly the Nizam's’ era, is something that you can look forward to. Besides, the place is full of interesting attractions from the modern era as well as iconic monuments and citadels that are the best remnants that the past rulers left.

However, backpackers who long for something more besides the attractions of the city, there are different options to explore. Kurnool is one fine destination that you might like to visit. The nature spoils you with its splendid beauty here while you explore the few old buildings and monuments pointing to its golden history. While you are here, you might want to visit the Kondareddy Fort that was built between 14 to 16th century and consists some ancient Persian and Arabic inscriptions. Also check out the stunning Oravakallu rock garden where one can see the artistic side of Mother Nature, as the natural rock formations is just a work of art. The distance is about 164 k.m. and the best time to visit is October to March.

The other weekend destinations that are worth checking out are: Bidar about 147 k.m. away, Karimnagar about 164 k.m. away, Nagarjunasagar about 165 k.m. away, and Gulbarga about 231 k.m. away. Besides the aforementioned, there are a major percentage of travelers in Hyderabad who visit the glamorous and home to exotic beach parties, Goa. Due to the possibility to travel hyderabad to goa by car, many opt road trips to get into the destination. Plus, those who are in a hurry and cannot wait long prefer the frequent trains and flights.

Pratima is a travel writer and loves to visit different places India. She is an avid traveler herself, and whenever she has the opportunity she flews to the destinations that she has listed in her travel log.