Welcome to the city of Hyderabad, where history meets modernity and tradition winks at technology. Hyderabad, the much famed of its pearl trading history and now a buzzing food paradise with testing but irresistible biryani or any other local cuisine is also to be noted for its architectures ranging from ancient mosques to modern IT parks, now the City of Pearls is hard to miss. With the magnificent Charminar and peaceful Hussain Sagar Lake, however you flip this city got a story. Hyderabad — A CITY FOR EVERYONE » IndiaHave your staying in Hyderabad be it a history bug, foodie or a adventour activities. That being said, let us delve into how you can get to this treasure trove of experiences!
What are the different Travel Options To Reach Hyderabad
By Air
Flying is undoubtedly one of the fastest ways to reach Hyderabad. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) which is about 35 kilometers away from city center arterial and connected to major cities of India as well as world.
Straight from Delhi: 2-hour half direct flight Frequent flight connections from airlines like IndiGo, Air India.
– From Mumbai: An hour flight ride away — land yourself in Hyderabad within no time.
– From Bangalore: This vibrant city is only a 1 hr 15 min flight away.
– Out of Chennai: Flights take an hour, so you should be able to jump in for the weekend.
– Trivandrum: Usually a 3-hr flight, mostly with a short transit time.
– Kolkata: Direct flights bridge the distance in about 2 hours, dropping you smack bang in the heart of Telangana.
– Via Bhubaneswar: 3 hours flight with 1 stop being in Kolkata or Chennai.
You can book your flights using sites such as MakeMyTrip, ClearTrip or EaseMyTrip .
By Train
For a scenic route, why not indulge in the charm of the Indian railways? Trains from other locations will drop you at numerous train stations in Hyderabad.
– Reaching Delhi : The journey usually requires 24 hours on the trains such as Telangana Express, but everything across the road is worth it.
From Mumbai: It is an overnight ride of around 16 hours, so just sit back and relax.
– BY TRAIN from Bangalore: Take the Kacheguda Express, reach in 30hrs: experience a taste of rural India.
– Chennai: A 12 hrs journey (plenty of ways to approach Hyderabad)
How to Reach Kolkata:For anywhere between 18–20 hrs of travel, you can hit the road and go through a journey of changing scenery.
– Bhubaneswar: Train journey would take approximately 20 hours, well suited for those who enjoy stories on the go.
All schedules and bookings can be checked either through the Indian Railways’ website or several other dedicated platforms.
By Road
If your travel bugs make you long for a road trip, the roads offer a great way to get to Hyderabad.
- From Bangalore: One can drive to the hill station taking about 9 hours (aprox570 km) journey on NH44 through beautiful view and small towns enroute
- Chennai: 700 km, ~10–12 hrs (mostly depending on traffic) The NH65 route has some picturesque views.
From Mumbai: It is a long drive of approximately 700 km and around 12 – 14 hours, but the thrill of the open road is refreshening!
So, if you are coming the road from Kolkata (Kolkata → Jamshedpur → Bhubaneswar) then be ready for the long haul (approx 1300 km), it takes up to 26 hours and is an epic drive trip.
— From Bhuwaneswar: 900 km from Kolkotta and one will have to cover a distance of 16-18 hours as per route chosen.
The roads are well-kept and there will be plenty of dhabas on the route to recharge you with some local food.
How to make the most out of your Hyderabad trip
- Itinerary Planning – Hyderabad is rich travel destination, note down the prioritized places to visit like Golconda fort, Ramoji film city and beautiful Chowmohalla palace.
- Enjoy the Local Delicacies: Do not forget to try out Hyderabadi Biryani and Irani Chai before you leave. Experience local food by trying restaurants around the place.
- Get Connected: Google Maps for navigation to find your way around and local transport e.g. Uber or Ola taxis to get you from point A to B in the city.
- A day trip to nearby city/places: If time permits, take a trip to places like Mahabubnagar or enjoy the picturesque waterfalls at Pochera.
So the next time, when you are scheduling your next trip either as an exponential event or a detailed accordingly planned one, Hyderabad is just an entry to it! This is the ideal publication for making your trip to this Mexican city an experience brimming with history, culture and food! Happy travels! Find out more travel tips along with detailed itineraries in the articles of TripAdvisor and Thrillophilia to make the best of your trip to Hyderabad!
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