15 Best One-Day Trips from Hyderabad to Explore This Dussehra Holiday

While Hyderabad is filled with the ambience of the festival of Dussehra, families and travelers are awaiting making the best use of the long holidays that have come up. Some prefer to hold celebrations at home, whereas some view this as a perfect opportunity for a getaway and a refreshing day trip.

Luckily, Hyderabad is encompassed by a variety of getaways—ancient forts, exotic lakes, waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, and hill ranges-situated depending on their type, within a few hours' drive. Whether you want wall-to-wall nature or a splash of adventure and a touch of history, here are 15 fun-filled day trips from Hyderabad you can plan on this festive time.

1. Octopus Viewpoint

This is the viewpoint lying close to the Domalapenta Forest Check Post in Srisailam, presenting a beautiful and aerial view of the gorges, thick forests, and the winding backwaters of the Krishna River.

Distance: 230 km

2. Laknavaram Lake

Surrounded by forested hills, Laknavaram features 13 tiny islands linked to each other with suspension bridges and is enticing to the truly sort of nature lovers.

Distance: 225 km

3. Singur Dam

With its serene beauty, this dam has been erected across the Manjira River and serves as an excellent place for bird-watching and photography, especially during the migratory season.

Distance: 93 km

4. Koilsagar Dam

Nestled in the hills, this beautiful dam is perfect for picnic, camping, and chilling down by the water.

Distance: 140 km

5. Sarpanpally Lake

Ideal for peaceful getaways, picnics, and sunsets.

Distance: 90 km

6. Mahithapuram Waterfalls

A hidden jewel that shines majestically post-monsoon, offering some great views amidst dense forests.

Distance: 280 km

7. Medak Fort

Perched on a hillock, the fort holds a deep ambience of Telangana's history with expansive views of the plains all around.

Distance: 92 km

8. Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary, spread over 130 sq. km., is located around Pocharam Lake and supports varied wildlife, thus making it suitable for Eco-tourism.

Distance: 115 Km.

9. Kanakai Waterfalls

An intense triple series of waterfalls surrounded by jagged terrain and cliffs cloaked with forests, it promises many adventures for the rafting boat.

Distance: 285 Km.

10. Thiryani Waterfalls

Set in the remote areas of the Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, these falls reach their crescendo flow after rains, with pure mountain streams meandering through thick forests.

Distance: 310 Km.

11. SRSP Backwaters

The vast backwaters of the Sri Ram Sagar Dam are a bird sanctuary and wildlife refuge, pleasant to visit in the monsoon.

Distance: 200 Km.

12. Pakhal Lake

An ancient reservoir constructed in 1213 AD by the Kakatiyas, surrounded by the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, it is perfect for picnics and nature trails.

Distance: 210 Km.

13. Bidar Fort

It is a grand fort built in 1428, with grand rampart walls, mosques, and gardens-a must-visit for any history buff.

Distance: 145 Km.

14. Nallamala Hills

This is part of the biodiverse range hills of Eastern Ghat that also houses the Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve.

Distance: 250 km

15. Belum Caves

Second longest caves in India, open to the public, make for an underground excursion through intricate rock formations.

Distance: Around 320 km

✨ So be it the rush of adventure, the taste for history, or just the need for a peaceful retreat into the bosom of nature-this Dussehra, Hyderabad's outskirts have something for everyone.