Daytrips within a 4-5 hour driving distance from Hyderabad
Warrangal
Located 157 kms to the north east of Hyderabad , this city is famous for its ancient temple architecture. The famous thousand-pillared temple built by the Kakatiya King, Rudra D eva in 1163 A.D. is located in Warrangal. This star-shaped shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is noted for its beautifully carved pillars, images etc.
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
Located 200 kms from Hyderabad , this wildlife sanctuary was built by the Kakatiya dynasty around 1213 A.D. Spanning an area of 900 sq. kms., the sanctuary is located on the shores of the Pakhal Lake.
Vijayawada
Named after the goddess Kanakadurga, this city is located 271 kms from Hyderabad . It is famous for its caves and temples, which contain inscriptions dating back to the first century. For those keen on savoring Andhra pickles, this place is famous for its mango pickle.
Bhadrachalam
Located at a distance of 300 kms from Hyderabad , this place is famous for its temple dedicated to Sri Seetha Ramachandraswamy. The temple houses the 48 different forms of Lord Vishnu.