Punjagutta Travel Guide
Hyderabad
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Popular places to visit
Charminar
You can learn about the history of Hyderabad with a visit to Charminar. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Golconda Fort
Learn about the local history of Hyderabad when you spend time at Golconda Fort. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its shops.
![Hussain Sagar is a heart shaped lake in Hyderabad built by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah in 1563, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah. It is spread across an area of 5.7 square kilometers and is fed by River Musi. A large monolithic statue of the Gautama Buddha, erected in 1992, stands on Gibraltar Rock in the middle of the lake. It also separates Hyderabad from its twin city Secunderabad.[1] The maximum depth of the lake is 32 feet
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Hussain Sagar Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hussain Sagar Lake during your travels in Hyderabad. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Nehru Zoological Park
Meet the animals who live at Nehru Zoological Park during your travels in Hyderabad. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Birla Mandir Temple
After visiting Birla Mandir Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hyderabad. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Mecca Masjid
You can learn about the history of Hyderabad with a visit to Mecca Masjid. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
Top hotels in Punjagutta
Mercure Hyderabad KCP Hotel
Yes, staff very courteous, dining staff very helpful. Good food
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hyderabad Banjara Hills by IHG
Ac problem windows dont close properly and traffic sound and honks in night....
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
The hotel is situated very close to Husein Sagar (a lake with stale water). As soon as you step out, you can not avoid breathing in bad smell and polluted air. The breakfast was no good and very expensive. Not much choice or quality. Very little western choices.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Leela Hyderabad Banjara Hills
Clean room Staff Breakfast Facilities like swimming pool and spa
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Taj Krishna
Staff was very courteous and eager to make our stay comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel
Of all of the hotels we stayed at in three months in India, this was our least favourite. Upon arrival the lady on reception was brusque, the situation was not helped by a ghost transaction on my card which noted the hotel cost as debited but the lady was adamant it had not been received, this took ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Punjagutta
Ameerpet
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Ameerpet and you might want to plan a stop by Hyderabad Central Mall and Hussain Sagar Lake while you're in the area.
Banjara Hills
Travellers come to Banjara Hills for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like GVK One Mall and Lotus Pond while you're in town.
Begumpet
Visitors often come to Begumpet for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Hussain Sagar Lake and Jalavihar. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Begumpet Metro Station.
Lakdi Ka Pul
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lakdi Ka Pul. You might want to make time for a stop at AP State Archaeology Museum or A.P. State Museum.
Jubilee Hills
Jubilee Hills is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shilparamam Cultural Society and Durgam Cheruvu Lake.
Secunderabad
Secunderabad is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Secunderabad Clock Tower and Hussain Sagar Lake while you're in town.
