Things To Do In Hyderabad On A Weekend

New to the city? At some point or another, we have all felt overwhelmed or lonely in a new city. Especially when it is a weekend and you have time on your hands and can’t think of ideas on how to enjoy it. Here are a few things that’ll make your weekends in Hyderabad better than before.

Find New Shows To Binge

 

After a hectic work week, binge-watching brings in a lot of comfort and a homely vibe. Finding the perfect show to watch over the weekend and having your favorite dish alongside feels like bliss. So here is a curated list of some good shows to binge across platforms.

• Amazon Prime Video – Four More Shots, The Lord of Rings, Raised by Wolves, Guilty Minds, or try one of the regional movies with a stellar storyline.
• Netflix – Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Manifest, The Walking Dead.
• Hotstar – Game of Thrones, How I Met Your Mother, Loki, Moon Knight, Prison Break.

Places To Visit Nearby

 

 

The best way to spend a weekend in a new city is by exploring the place. There’s a lot to know about the heritage and lifestyle of the city which can only be known when you go out and explore the city yourself. These are a few places to visit in Hyderabad and get to know the city better.

• Charminar
• Golconda Fort
• Salar Jung Museum
• Chowmahalla Palace
• Mecca Masjid
• Ramoji Film City
• GravityZip
• Amusement Parks
• Qutub Shahi Tombs
• Nehru Zoological Park

Find New Cafes & Restaurants To Eat

 

Weekends and great food go together. If you want to hang out with your friends or family, and indulge in some exotic delicacies, try a new restaurant or cafe you have heard everyone talking about, or simply go out for dessert or ice cream.

 

Go Street Food Hopping

 

New cities can seem daunting, but one of the easiest ways to acquaint yourself is to go to the local street-side haunts popular among the city residents. 

 

Find Local Markets, Book Stores

 

 

A place is well described by its marketplaces and local bookstores. In order to know the city more you have to know its local markets and authentic stores. Hyderabad has always been famous for its list of popular marketplaces. Here is a list of popular native marketplaces to visit in Hyderabad.

• Laad Bazaar located in Char Kaman, Ghansi Bazaar
• Begum Bazaar located in Afzal Gunj
• Perfume Market located in Moti Chowk, Charminar
• Shahran Market located near Charminar
• Antique Market located in Murgi Chowk

Find Stand-up Gigs Or Shows

Coping up with a new city is not always hard if you have a good stand-up gig or show around the corner. If you do not want to spend the weekend all clueless and alone, you can always search for good shows to attend nearby. These shows can vary from stand gigs, plays, concerts, and slam poetry shows. This way your weekends are both productive and fun at the same time.

Have Fun at an Arcade

 

There are tons of Gaming Zones and Entertainment centers to hop around in Hyderabad. Choose from a variety of gaming experiences Hyderabad has to offer. Have a magical VR experience, go bowling with your friends at Timezone at GVK mall, hang out at IMAX gaming zone and go crazy playing Laser Tag. 

 

Make Snow Angels at Snow World!

 

 

Hyderabad has one of the biggest snow parks in the country. It’s the perfect place to enjoy yourself with your family and friends. It offers a wide range of amusement rides and exciting games that people can enjoy. Some of the Amusement rides to enjoy at Snow World are Kids Snow Play Area, Ice Hotel, Snow Volleyball, Snow Basketball, Merry-go-round in Snow, Mountaineering, and the list goes on! So put your snow boots on and hop onto the ice train today!

 

Have a night out at the Movies

 

Experience a larger-than-life cinematic experience only at Prasads IMAX – quite literally. Thanks to its 72-foot high, 95-foot wide screen accompanied by high seating capacity and a hi-watt sound system. It is the largest IMAX 3D screen in the world! IMAX is South India’s first and only IMAX theater and the first Multiplex in Telangana. 

 

Explore Amusement Parks and Theme Parks

 

If you’re an adrenaline junkie or thrill simply excites you, then you must definitely gear up for some exciting rides at the various amusement parks that Hyderabad has to offer. Have fun splashing and playing with water at Jalavihar Water Park or have a surreal experience by visiting original movie sets and feel the cinematic movie magic come to life only at Ramoji film City.  What are you waiting for? Lights, Camera, Action!

 

Conclusion

 

 

Hyderabad is a wonderful city filled with delicious cuisines, thrilling amusement park rides, aromatic cafes, Nizami cuisines, engaging marketplaces, indulging dessert places, tempting street food, magnificent monuments, and whatnot!

 

So what are you waiting for? Go make your best travel memories exploring the City of Pearls – Hyderabad, today!

 

References 

SnowWorld.Take A Tour To Famous Snow Parks In India To Enjoy Snowfall.https://www.easemytrip.com/blog/snow-parks-in-india#:~:text=Snow%20World%20in%20Hyderabad%20is,17%2C000%20square%20meters%20of%20land.

Have a night out at the Movies.Prasads IMAX screen is the world’s largest 3D IMAX screen.https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g297586-d4401101-r185959190-Prasads-Hyderabad_Hyderabad_District_Telangana.html