Secunderabad Travel Guide
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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.
![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.
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.
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.
Salar Jung Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its shops.
Top hotels in Secunderabad
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
Everything,the people are excellent. Very attentive and courteous treated like royalty. The people in the restaurant were excellent. Iba,Wanda and Rishav were very accommodating. Being from the United States some people there could take lessons from the people here.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel
Room was very good and the hospitality was excellent. The support staff were outstanding. I have stayed here on a regular basis for the last decade and they have maintained very good standards.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Leela Hyderabad Banjara Hills
Courteous and thoughtful staff
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
ITC Kohenur, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hyderabad
The room was excellent and the hotel is quite luxurious with lots of great amenities. Riya was an excellent host and made sure everything was available at a moment’s notice. Ayush, the chef, was exceptional. His leadership skills in making sure everything was arranged for our meals for a large group ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills
very well managed hotel, large clean rooms with comfortable bed and bedding. very friendly and helpful staff. good breakfast buffet. great location. very recommendable.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
ITC Kakatiya, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hyderabad
The rooms are good - a bit old fashioned. Very good location.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Secunderabad
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.
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.
Dr AS Rao Nagar
Dr AS Rao Nagar might not have many top sights, but Secunderabad Clock Tower and Ethipothala Falls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kukatpalli
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kukatpalli and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Mall and Inorbit Mall.
Kompally
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Ananda Buddha Vihara Temple while you're exploring Kompally and the larger 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.
