Shamshabad 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.
![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.
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 Shamshabad
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel
Excellent hotel close to the airport
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Transit by Encalm - Nap and Shower
Too much hassle to checkin
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Click Hotel Shamshabad-Hyderabad Airport
Sttaff support is very poor
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Hyderabad Grand
TOWN SQUARE SUITES
Rooms need to be sound proofed (there was a wedding with live band so I could not sleep), they need to figure out the leak happening that results in multiple whatsapp scam requests prior to arriving (pretending they are hotel reservations)
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel ORIGIN Hyderabad Airport
Everything
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shamshabad
Abids
Abids is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Falaknuma Palace and Dargah Yousufain.
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.
LB Nagar
Though LB Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salar Jung Museum and Mount Opera Multi-Theme Park Resort.
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.
Manikonda
While Manikonda may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Qutub Shahi Tombs and Durgam Cheruvu Lake.
Financial District
While Financial District isn't home to many top sights, Ocean Park and Gachibowli Indoor Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
