1-day or 2-day trip from Hyderabad for foreigner?

Tybee · Oct 15th, 2009, 21:41

I've been asking co-workers here for day trips I could take and I keep hearing Warangal or Nagarjuna Sagar. The thousand pillar temple is at the first and a big dam and some Buddha stuff at the second as I understand. Surprised they haven't been suggested since its what I keep being told by the locals. Of course Hampi is always mentioned as well. I don't know which of the first two would be best to see though since I haven't made up my mind yet.

nayan · Oct 15th, 2009, 21:50

Warrangal and nagarjuna sagar are nothing very special.

warrangal is ok if you want to see an Indian medium sized town with a temple in it.

nagarjunasagar is a dam with a lake(an island on it with some budhist archeological findings excavated from the area which was submerged under the lake).

Not a big loss if you dont see either of the places.

Both are day trip worthy BTW not overnight trips.

srisailam is slightly better than nagarjunasagar.
The hilly scenery is nice.

Tybee · Oct 15th, 2009, 22:21

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Originally Posted by nayan

srisailam is slightly better than nagarjunasagar.
The hilly scenery is nice.

I think Srisailam is out due to damage from the floods. Read in the paper they've got some cleaning up to do for a while. Been real bad in the south. Probably best to stay clear of that area for a while and let them recover the best they can. News hasn't been good. Nagarjunasagar survived the worst of it.

vonkla · Oct 15th, 2009, 22:32

Hindupur for a visit to Penukonda, Lepakshi and Puttaparthi.

wichy · Oct 16th, 2009, 02:44

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Originally Posted by ros_brodie

How far are Ellora/Ajantha from Aurangabad? Can you do both in one day, or do you stay in Aurangabad and then do Ellora on one day and Ajantha on the next?

Ellora is about 30 km from Aurangabad, and Ajantha is about 100 km. They could be done in one day, but it would cut half of pleasure. It's too hot in the midday, so I would better try to visit Ellora one morning - Kailasa temple is really must see, it's unbelivable - and it's better visit as early as possible - becouse later there are too many tourists. Later you can explore all the other caves without any haste. On your way back to Aurangabad I would visit Daulatabad fort, it's really interesting. Or you can go to Aurangabad, have a good lunch, have a rest and go to Daulatabad later to catch the light before the sunset - it's really pleasant place, I've been there last Nov after 16PM, and it was great!!!
The next day I would start to Ajantha as early as possible and explore all the caves - the painting is sooo unusual and beautiful, and a good guide could add lots of pleasure to the excursion. After the lunch back to Hyderabad I would have a look at the city - Bibi-ka-Maqbara is great before the sunset too

Than I would catch a train and the next morning would arrive to Hyderabad.

It's a pity trains are fool. By road it's too far.

baba420 · Oct 16th, 2009, 13:00

hey ros,
i would advise to hang aroung hyd if you dont wanna travel overnite, places to visit in and around hyd are museum, charminar, ramoki film city, ocean park, clubs, pubs, birla temple, DHOLA-RI-DHANI, 1000 pillar temple, srisailam or nagarjuna sagar, the water is over flowing at these dams, out of the world breath taking views, let em know if u need any thing,
regards,
baba.

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Originally Posted by ros_brodie

I'm a South African in Hyderabad for work. I have three days off, from October 19 to 21 and was wondering if there was somewhere out of the city to visit for a day-trip or an overnight stay. I am mainly interested in cultural sights - to give you an indication, my favourite places in India are Udaipur and Jaisalmer. Any suggestions?

baba420 · Oct 16th, 2009, 13:03

SURYALANKA, beach town maintained by APTDC can be a good choice if you like beaches,
baba.

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Originally Posted by baba420

hey ros,
i would advise to hang aroung hyd if you dont wanna travel overnite, places to visit in and around hyd are museum, charminar, ramoki film city, ocean park, clubs, pubs, birla temple, DHOLA-RI-DHANI, 1000 pillar temple, srisailam or nagarjuna sagar, the water is over flowing at these dams, out of the world breath taking views, let em know if u need any thing,
regards,
baba.

machadinha · Oct 16th, 2009, 13:22

... Just pointing again to Outlook Traveller's Weekend Breaks From Hyderabad, http://traveller.outlookindia.com/bookhome.aspx. It's a good Indian guidebook series. While that title is listed as being out of stock, you should be able to find it in bookstores on the ground still.

nayan · Oct 16th, 2009, 13:35

Not too many really good ideas in the outlook book for hyderabad.

machadinha · Oct 16th, 2009, 13:39

Ah, OK. That specific title I don't know

(I did notice it was still widely available just earlier this year, when it was already out of stock.)

dilbharatmain · Oct 18th, 2009, 09:59

Advice come too late, but Badami is pretty magical - the Mahakutta mandir just out of town is without doubt the most spirit infused temple I have ever visited in India - if you dont get there this trip, then put it on your list for later - I took train to Solapur, had overnight there, then following day there is train or Bus to get to Badami... The architectural heritage of Bijapur is really worth exploring enroute - I think it is Saturday that the tribal market is on in Bijapur - town is full of the amazingly colourful local people (heck, forgot what group they belong to). Really recommend you put that area on your itinerary for a future trip (it is a good way of getting to Hampi too - but I would recommend at least 5 days if your were doing a round trip from Hyderabad - You could probably do Hyderabad - Solapur by train then connect to a bus straight to Bijapur for overnight and following day bus or train to Badami - have 2 nights and full day to explore Badami, then onto Hampi, couple of days and train from hospet back to Hyderabad (if possible). Enjoy.

ros_brodie · Oct 18th, 2009, 13:20

Hi all

Thanks for all of the suggestions and feedback. I've decided to just chill out in Hyderabad for those days - simpler and less stressful. I've been overly lazy so far and haven't gotten out to any of the sights of the city itself, so I'll take those three days for that. I've booked a tour with Jonty of Detours on one of the days - about time I learnt some Indian cooking techniques.

Hopefully I'll get a chance to do Hampi on another trip.

Oct 15th, 2009, 21:41	#16
Tybee Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 11	I've been asking co-workers here for day trips I could take and I keep hearing Warangal or Nagarjuna Sagar. The thousand pillar temple is at the first and a big dam and some Buddha stuff at the second as I understand. Surprised they haven't been suggested since its what I keep being told by the locals. Of course Hampi is always mentioned as well. I don't know which of the first two would be best to see though since I haven't made up my mind yet. __________________ What would Gordon Freeman Do?

Oct 15th, 2009, 22:32	#19
vonkla Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 564	Hindupur for a visit to Penukonda, Lepakshi and Puttaparthi. __________________ . See our travel journals Mumbai-Dehli in three months; From Kochi to Delhi

Oct 16th, 2009, 13:22	#23
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,406	... Just pointing again to Outlook Traveller's Weekend Breaks From Hyderabad, http://traveller.outlookindia.com/bookhome.aspx. It's a good Indian guidebook series. While that title is listed as being out of stock, you should be able to find it in bookstores on the ground still. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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Oct 15th, 2009, 21:50	#17
nayan Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 1,930	Warrangal and nagarjuna sagar are nothing very special. warrangal is ok if you want to see an Indian medium sized town with a temple in it. nagarjunasagar is a dam with a lake(an island on it with some budhist archeological findings excavated from the area which was submerged under the lake). Not a big loss if you dont see either of the places. Both are day trip worthy BTW not overnight trips. srisailam is slightly better than nagarjunasagar. The hilly scenery is nice.

Oct 16th, 2009, 13:35	#24
nayan Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 1,930	Not too many really good ideas in the outlook book for hyderabad.

Oct 16th, 2009, 13:39	#25
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,406	Ah, OK. That specific title I don't know (I did notice it was still widely available just earlier this year, when it was already out of stock.)

Oct 18th, 2009, 09:59	#26
dilbharatmain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 126	Advice come too late, but Badami is pretty magical - the Mahakutta mandir just out of town is without doubt the most spirit infused temple I have ever visited in India - if you dont get there this trip, then put it on your list for later - I took train to Solapur, had overnight there, then following day there is train or Bus to get to Badami... The architectural heritage of Bijapur is really worth exploring enroute - I think it is Saturday that the tribal market is on in Bijapur - town is full of the amazingly colourful local people (heck, forgot what group they belong to). Really recommend you put that area on your itinerary for a future trip (it is a good way of getting to Hampi too - but I would recommend at least 5 days if your were doing a round trip from Hyderabad - You could probably do Hyderabad - Solapur by train then connect to a bus straight to Bijapur for overnight and following day bus or train to Badami - have 2 nights and full day to explore Badami, then onto Hampi, couple of days and train from hospet back to Hyderabad (if possible). Enjoy.

Oct 18th, 2009, 13:20	#27
ros_brodie Just visiting Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 11	Hi all Thanks for all of the suggestions and feedback. I've decided to just chill out in Hyderabad for those days - simpler and less stressful. I've been overly lazy so far and haven't gotten out to any of the sights of the city itself, so I'll take those three days for that. I've booked a tour with Jonty of Detours on one of the days - about time I learnt some Indian cooking techniques. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do Hampi on another trip.