5 interesting places from Hyderabad

The City of Nizams, Hyderabad is a famous city itself. Hyderabad is now the capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Once upon a time, the city was known as a pearl and diamond trading centre. Now, it is a well-developed booming IT hub. The city offers magnificent spots to the travel enthusiast.

Weekends are that time when you need relaxation and rejuvenation of mind. If it is with family and friends then immense fun is added to your time. This writing talks about some destinations near to Hyderabad. So, this winter picks any of these places and drive to the spot.

The listed places are within 200 to 500 km from Hyderabad, you can choose according to your convenience.

1. Srisailam: Looking for a religious pursuits and nature trail on the same trip? Then, Srisailam is the best option to go for. It is located about 213 km away from Hyderabad and monsoons and winters are the ideal time to visit the place. Srisailam lie on the banks of River Krishna and Sri Bhramaramba temple on the top of the hill is a great attraction for the tourists. Pilgrims believe taking a dip in Patala Ganga before entering the temple washes away the all the sins. Mallikurjuna Temple, Srisailam Dam, Akkamahadevi Caves and the only Tiger Reserve of Andhra Pradesh, Ista Srisailam-Nagarjuna Sagar Reserve are other attractions of the place.

For a good bumpy ride, check Hyderabad to Srisailam by car route

1. Gulbarga: Gulbarga is is 229 km away from Hyderabad. It beholds some remains of the Nizam dynasty. A perfect weekend getaway, the Gulbarga Fort is the prime attraction of the place. Nearby villages Chandrampalli and Chandra will add colour to your journey.
2. Suryalanka Beach: Suryalanka Beach is 50 km from Guntur. You have to reach the place via Guntur. Guntur is blessed with numbers of places and dams and falls as well. The Salubrious climate is an added advantage for the explorer. It is 266 km away from Hyderabad and Uppalapadu Nature Conservation is one of the attractions of the place. Experience a perfect weekend in Guntur and Suryalanka beach.
3. Hampi: Probably a weekend is not enough to explore Hampi, but just for a glimpse of some extraordinary works from the Vijayanagar time, you must visit Hampi. It is a dream-like destination wrapped in historical structures. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is situated 369 km away from Hyderabad.

Vijayawada: For an excellent holiday travel from Hyderabad to Vijayawada by taxi and witness the ancient Buddhist sites. Amravati, Gudivada and Ghatasala are must visit places besides, Kanaka Durga and Mangalahiri temple. Bestowed with wonderful nature and structures from the past, Vijayawada has enough to bring you back again.

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.