Chilkur Travel Guide
Hyderabad
Popular places to visit
Charminar
In the late 16th century, this monument was erected to celebrate the end of a plague. Now, it is one of Hyderabad’s most famous landmarks.
![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
Visit these ancient ruins and wander around mud walls to learn about the mosques, palaces and artillery of an ancient civilization.
Nehru Zoological Park
Visit this park to see animals running wild in safari habitats and learn about some of the 160 rare and exotic species housed here.
Birla Mandir Temple
This peaceful site blends various spiritual sects and architectural styles. Enjoy scenic views of the sunset and the illuminated temple at night.
Mecca Masjid
With space for 10,000 people at any one time, this enormous mosque is one of the most sacred sites for Muslims in Hyderabad.
Things to do
Hyderabad: Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch
Hyderabad Private Full-day Sightseeing Tour
Full-Day Experiential Hyderabad Tour
Private Full-Day Textile Tour Excursion from Hyderabad
Cult Immersions 5 - Enchanting Hyderabad Full Day Private Tour
Top hotels in Chilkur
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
The hotel is situated very close to Husein Sagar (a lake with stale water). As soon as you step out, you can not avoid breathing in bad smell and polluted air. The breakfast was no good and very expensive. Not much choice or quality. Very little western choices.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Taj Krishna
Excellent hotel and location. Zero complaints
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Leela Hyderabad Banjara Hills
Clean room Staff Breakfast Facilities like swimming pool and spa
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel
Of all of the hotels we stayed at in three months in India, this was our least favourite. Upon arrival the lady on reception was brusque, the situation was not helped by a ghost transaction on my card which noted the hotel cost as debited but the lady was adamant it had not been received, this took ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Taj Deccan
The spa was clean and my husband enjoyed his manicure. The pool was cold and refreshing; Visa bar was delightful and we enjoyed trying new cocktails. The breakfast buffet had a variety of choices. What I especially appreciated was the fact they set up towel swans and a banner on the bed for our anniversary. ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Transit by Encalm - Nap and Shower
Excellent hotel with a very helpful staff. We missed having a window as it's inside the airport, but the quality of the hotel and staff made up for it!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chilkur
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.
Nanakram Guda
Though Nanakram Guda may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ocean Park and Gachibowli Indoor Stadium.
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.
Gachibowli
Gachibowli is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gachibowli Indoor Stadium and G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium.
HITEC City
You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in HITEC City. You might want to make time for a stop at Cyber Towers or Inorbit Mall.
Kondapur
Kondapur is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sarath City Capital Mall and Kotla Vijayabhaskara Reddy Botanical Garden.
