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Major city · India

Hyderabadహైదరాబాద్

Give Hyderabad 3 nights: one for the Old City and Charminar, one for Golconda, one for the museums and lake. Go Nov–Feb; skip Apr–Jun heat.

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Hyderabad splits in two: the 16th-century Old City south of the Musi River, where the Charminar, bazaars and Nizam palaces sit, and the modern centre and western IT suburbs around Hussain Sagar. They are 30–60 minutes apart by metro or cab, so plan each day in one half rather than crossing back and forth. Three nights covers both without rushing; two nights works if you drop the museums.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Apr–Jun (40 °C (104 °F)+ heat), Jul–Oct monsoon
Airport
HYD
Nights
3
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Hyderabad112 ▾
  • All emergencies112
  • Police100
  • Ambulance108
  • Tourist helpline (Telangana)1363

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Hyderabad, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeFilter coffee or chai₹20–60 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) app cabSurge pricing in rain and at peak hours.₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Metro or bus rideMetro ride₹10–60 (≈ under US$1) (check)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
  • Museum or sight ticketMonument entry (Indian / foreign)Charminar and Golconda charge different rates for foreign visitors.₹25–40 (≈ under US$1)₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
  • High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹9,000 (≈ US$110)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Charminar and the Old City bazaarsGolconda FortHyderabadi biryaniPearls and bangles shoppingHITEC City and the IT suburbs
Airports
HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (At Shamshabad, about 22 km (14 mi) south of the centre. Pushpak airport buses run to Secunderabad, Miyapur, BHEL and MGBS; app cabs and a pre-paid taxi counter are outside arrivals.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    39°C (102°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (39°C (102°F)), coolest Dec (13°C (55°F) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Hyderabad: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

1 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

Mar

35°C (95°F)

20°C (68°F)

1 rd

Apr

38°C (100°F)

24°C (75°F)

2 rd

May

39°C (102°F)

26°C (79°F)

3 rd

Jun

34°C (93°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

12 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

6 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

13°C (55°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The metro covers the centre, Secunderabad and HITEC City but not the Old City or Golconda. App cabs (Ola, Uber) are the default for everything else; agree the fare or use the meter. Pushpak buses link the airport to the city. MMTS suburban trains connect Secunderabad, Nampally and Lingampalli. Traffic is heavy from 09:00–11:00 and 17:00–20:00 — add 30 minutes.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ramoji Film City

go

Door to door: 1–1.5 h

Cab or TSRTC bus from MGBS, about 1 h east of the centre

A full day; buy the package ticket that includes the guided tour.

Bhongir Fort

caution

Door to door: 1.5 h

Train or cab to Bhongir, about 50 km (31 mi) east, then a steep 30-min climb

No railings on the upper rock; avoid in rain.

Warangal

overnight

Door to door: 3 h

Train from Secunderabad, about 2.5–3 h

Kakatiya temples and fort; too far for a comfortable return day.

Medak

caution

Door to door: 2 h

Cab or bus, about 100 km (62 mi) northwest

The cathedral is the draw; transport is slow, so go only with a car.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills

Central-west, upscale; restaurants, cafés and malls within walking distance. Best all-round base for a first trip.

HITEC City and Gachibowli

West, the IT hub; modern hotels and business travellers. Far from the Old City — 45–60 min by cab.

Secunderabad and Begumpet

North, near Secunderabad Junction and the airport bus routes; good for train connections and mid-range hotels.

Old City (Charminar area)

Cheap and atmospheric, but crowded, few good hotels and little evening choice. Visit by day, sleep elsewhere.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
Mid
₹3,000–6,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed
High
₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range double room1 × 3 nights × ₹4,000₹12,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₹3,500₹21,000
Airport bus (Pushpak), both ways2 × ₹400 · check₹800
Metro day of rides2 × ₹100 · check₹200
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800₹1,600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹3,560
Trip total≈ ₹6,530 per person per day, bed included₹39,160≈ US$450

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Filter coffee or chai₹20–60 (≈ under US$1)
Hyderabadi biryani (plate)₹250–500 (≈ US$3–6)
Thali or meals₹150–350 (≈ US$2–4)
5 km app cabSurge pricing in rain and at peak hours.₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
Metro ride₹10–60 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Monument entry (Indian / foreign)Charminar and Golconda charge different rates for foreign visitors.₹25–40 (≈ under US$1) / ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Hyderabad is generally safe for tourists, including solo women in the central and western areas. The real risks are heat, traffic, Old City crowds and petty theft in bazaars — use app cabs at night and keep valuables out of sight.
  • Summer heat Apr–Jun can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); plan indoor stops midday.
  • Monsoon Jul–Oct brings heavy rain and flooded roads.
  • Old City lanes are extremely crowded; keep bags in front and expect no pavements.
  • Airport touts offer 'taxi' rides at inflated rates — use the pre-paid counter or an app.
  • Some monuments charge separate camera fees; check at the ticket window.

Emergency numbers

All emergencies
112
Police
100
Ambulance
108
Tourist helpline (Telangana)
1363

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Hyderabadహైదరాబాద్

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My bed tonight

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ఈ చిరునామాకు తీసుకెళ్లండిTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All emergencies112
  • Police100
  • Ambulance108
  • Tourist helpline1363

Embassy

The US has a consulate in Hyderabad (check the address); most other countries: consulates-general in Chennai or Mumbai, embassies in Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Airport → city centre, Pushpak bus: ₹106–265 (≈ US$2–4) depending on stop, 45–90 min (check)
  • Airport → Banjara Hills, app cab: ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14), about 45 min (check)
  • Metro across the centre: ₹10–60 (≈ under US$1) (check)

Say or show

  • నమస్కారం / نمستے — Hello / Namaste (namaskaram / namaste)
  • ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavadalu)
  • ఎంత? — How much is it? (entha?)
  • టాయిలెట్ ఎక్కడ ఉంది? — Where is the toilet? (toilet ekkada undi?)
  • ఈ చిరునామాకు తీసుకెళ్లండి — Please take me to this address (ee chirunamaku teesukellandi)
  • కార్డ్ తో చెల్లించవచ్చా? — Can I pay by card? (card tho chellinchavacha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hyderabad. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (40 °C+ heat), Jul–Oct monsoon · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for HYD: last Pushpak departures field-checked, pre-paid taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Charminar and Laad Bazaar, Golconda, Hussain Sagar and Birla Mandir, HITEC City.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Charminar, Golconda, Chowmahalla Palace, Salar Jung Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Heat and monsoon fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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