12 Best Weekend Getaways from Hyderabad by Road
Two-day and three-day road trips from Hyderabad to heritage towns, hill stations, canyons and pilgrimage sites, with distances and suggested plans.
A long weekend is enough time to swap Hyderabad's traffic for ancient ruins, canyons, forests or the sea. These are the best weekend getaways from Hyderabad by road, all reachable within a day's drive.
Weekend Getaways at a Glance
| Getaway | Distance from Hyderabad | Ideal duration | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Srisailam | 215 km | 2 days | All year |
| Warangal, Ramappa and Laknavaram | 145 to 220 km | 2 days | October to March |
| Nagarjuna Sagar | 165 km | 2 days | August to February |
| Bidar | 145 km | 1 to 2 days | October to February |
| Hampi | 375 km | 2 to 3 days | October to February |
| Gandikota and Belum Caves | 390 km | 2 to 3 days | October to February |
| Vijayawada and Amaravati | 275 km | 2 days | October to March |
| Kuntala and Pochera Waterfalls | 260 km | 2 days | July to October |
| Bhadrachalam and Papikondalu | 310 km | 2 to 3 days | October to March |
| Tirupati | 560 km | 3 days | All year |
| Shirdi | 575 km | 3 days | All year |
| Araku Valley | 620 km plus | 4 days | October to February |
Heritage Getaways
Hampi
The ruined capital of the Vijayanagara Empire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site spread across boulder hills along the Tungabhadra river. Plan at least two full days for the Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple stone chariot, royal enclosure and sunset at Hemakuta Hill.
Warangal, Ramappa and Laknavaram
A two-day Kakatiya heritage loop. Day one covers Warangal Fort and the Thousand Pillar Temple, and day two covers the Ramappa Temple and Laknavaram Lake's hanging bridge. See our Warangal and Ramappa guide.
Bidar
A quieter heritage escape with a massive Bahmani fort, the Mahmud Gawan Madrasa, Bahmani tombs and Bidriware workshops.
Nature Getaways
Gandikota and Belum Caves
Gandikota is known as the Grand Canyon of India for its gorge on the Pennar river. Camp by the fort for sunrise, then visit Belum Caves, one of India's longest cave systems.
Kuntala and Pochera Waterfalls
Telangana's tallest waterfall, near Adilabad, is spectacular after the monsoon.
Bhadrachalam and Papikondalu
Visit the Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple at Bhadrachalam and take a Godavari boat ride through the Papikondalu hills.
Araku Valley
Coffee plantations, Borra Caves and tribal villages. Araku is far from Hyderabad, so plan four days or combine it with Visakhapatnam.
Pilgrimage Getaways
Srisailam
The Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga temple in the Nallamala forest is the most popular weekend pilgrimage from Hyderabad. Read our Srisailam travel guide or book a Hyderabad to Srisailam cab.
Tirupati
Three days is ideal for the drive, darshan and Sri Kalahasti. See our Hyderabad to Tirupati road trip guide and Hyderabad to Tirupati cab.
Shirdi
A three-day trip covers Sai Baba darshan and Shani Shingnapur. See our Hyderabad to Shirdi cab packages.
Vijayawada
Kanaka Durga Temple, Undavalli Caves and Bhavani Island make an easy two-day trip on NH65. See our Hyderabad to Vijayawada cab.
Planning Tips
- Leave Hyderabad before 6:00 AM on Saturday to beat weekend exit traffic.
- Book hotels early for long weekends and festivals.
- For groups of 7 or more, a Tempo Traveller usually costs less per person than two cars.
- Interstate trips to Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra need a state permit, which the operator arranges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best weekend getaway from Hyderabad?
Hampi, Gandikota, Srisailam and the Warangal and Ramappa heritage loop are the most popular weekend getaways from Hyderabad by road.
Which hill station is nearest to Hyderabad?
Ananthagiri Hills near Vikarabad, about 80 km away, is the nearest hill retreat. Araku Valley and Horsley Hills are farther and need three to four days.
How far is Hampi from Hyderabad by road?
Hampi is about 375 km from Hyderabad and takes around 7 to 8 hours by car.
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