10 Best Road Trips from Hyderabad during the Festive Season

The ‘City of Nizam’, Hyderabad is one of the glorious cities in India that many people from different nooks of the country visit all through the year. There are several attractions in the city that will keep you glued to Hyderabad. However, if you want to take a break, especially during the festive season, there are many places around the city where you can head to. A few of the tourist attractions from Hyderabad are as follows:

10 Places to visit from Hyderabad during festival time

1. Srisailam
2. Pattadakal
3. Yadagirigutta
4. Vemulawada
5. Vijayawada
6. Alampur
7. Mahanandi
8. Sri Ksheera Rama Temple – Palakollu
9. Sri Someswara Temple – Bhimavaram
10. Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani Temple (Near Medak)

1. Srisailam

Srisailam is one of the best places that you can go to during your Dussehra holidays. You can see many temples in this beautiful place with an old-world charm. Almost all the temples here are decorated during Dussehra. Apart from hopping from one temple to the other, there are lots of things to do in Srisailam, among which one of the favorites is to take a boat tour till the caves.

Distance from Hyderabad: 215 km

2. Pattadakal

If you want to feel spirituality all through the days of Dussehra but at the same time you want to stay away from the city, you can head to Pattadakal. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites that have numbers of Jain as well as Hindu temples. You can very well expect the Hindu temples to be decorated at their best during this period and you can enjoy an amazing trip to this place. If you are looking forward to a long trip, plan your road trip from Hyderabad to Pattadakal.

Distance from Hyderabad: 404 km

3. Yadagirigutta

This is another place that is famous for the number of temples it has. It is one of the places to visit from Hyderabad during the time of Dussehra. The temples are decorated with flowers and lights during this time, and pilgrims and visitors can be found in large numbers during Dussehra.

Distance from Hyderabad: 66 km

4. Vemulawada

Although Vemulawada is popular for the temple of Rajarajeshwara Swamy, you can visit this place during Dussehra to witness the temple as well as the beauty of Vemulawada. Apart from religious significance, this place has also been mentioned in history.

Distance from Hyderabad: 151 km

5. Vijayawada

When it is about long weekend trips from Hyderabad, Vijayawada is one of the most significant places in Andhra Pradesh that you can visit. Vijayawada gets illuminated with lights in the temples during the time of Dussehra. According to legends, Goddess Durga took rest here, after destroying a Rakshasa. Kanaka Durga temple and Mangalagiri temple are the two major attractions in this city.

Distance from Hyderabad: 273 km

6. Alampur

As the festival season in India commences, Alampur is decorated in the best way possible. This place was ruled by several dynasties and is one of the most religious places in the country. The Jogulamba Temple is one of the Shakti Peethas in the country. Pilgrims from various places in the country visit Alampur to show their devotion. Just a drive of 4-5 hours will take you to this beautiful place.

Distance from Hyderabad: 218 km

7. Mahanandi

Mahanandi is a beautiful village located in Andhra Pradesh that is famous for nine Nandis that are called Nava Nandis. The nine Nandi temples include Mahanandi, Garudanandi, Shivanandi, Suryanandi, Somanandi, Vinayakanandi, Prathamanandi, Krishnanandi, and Naganandi. This place looks divine during Dussehra, and the environment feels heavenly.

Distance from Hyderabad: 306 km

8. Sri Ksheera Rama Temple – Palakollu

The main idol worshipped in this temple is of Lord Shiva. However, at the time of Dussehra, the temple is decorated and visited by many people from across the state. Apart from devotion, this temple is also admired by several visitors all through the year because of its architecture. The tower in the temple is the tallest temple tower in Andhra Pradesh.

Distance from Hyderabad: 436 km

9. Sri Someswara Temple – Bhimavaram

There is a Shiva lingam in this temple, which is called Someshwara.  It is believed that the color of the lingam changes as per the rays of the Moon. During the full moon day color of the lingam turns into white and during Amavasya, it changes into black. This temple is visited by several people from across the country and all-round the year. Though the main festival celebrated in this temple is Shivratri, but you can visit the temple during Dussehra as well. The architecture of this temple is eye-catching. 

Distance from Hyderabad: 378.6 km

10. Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani Temple (Near Medak)

If you want to visit a temple near Hyderabad that is dedicated to Goddess Durga, then you should visit Edupayala Vana Durga Bhavani Temple. Here you can see the confluence of seven streams that flow from River Manjeera. The temple submerges underwater during the peak of monsoon season, and visitors are not allowed at that time of the year.

Distance from Hyderabad: 110 km

There are many places that you can go on a trip to from Hyderabad. Some of them are a little far away and you may have to plan a long trip. The best way to make the trip fun-filled is to take a car rental in Hyderabad by Revv and travel the way you want. You will not have to worry about public transport or think about the increasing rent of the cab. All that you have to do is to take the car rental service and start the journey with your family or friends.