Taxi Service in Hyderabad

Exploring the City of Pearls

Hyderabad's sights are split between the old city south of the Musi river and the newer parts to the north and west. Traffic can be heavy, distances are large, and parking near the old city monuments is limited. A cab with a driver who knows the lanes around Charminar and the faster routes across town makes a sightseeing day far less stressful.

Must-see places in Hyderabad

The old city

• Charminar: the four-minareted monument built in 1591, at the centre of the old city.
• Laad Bazaar: the lane of bangles and pearls leading off from Charminar.
• Mecca Masjid: one of the largest mosques in India, beside Charminar.
• Chowmahalla Palace: the Nizams' ceremonial palace, with restored halls, courtyards and vintage cars.
• Salar Jung Museum: a vast private collection including the famous Veiled Rebecca and a musical clock.

Forts, tombs and lakes

• Golconda Fort: the hilltop citadel of the Qutb Shahis, famous for its acoustics and the evening sound and light show.
• Qutb Shahi Tombs: domed royal tombs in landscaped gardens near Golconda.
• Hussain Sagar: a large lake with a monolithic Buddha statue on an island, surrounded by Necklace Road and Lumbini Park.
• Birla Mandir: a white marble temple on a hill overlooking the lake.

Further out

Ramoji Film City, on the Vijayawada highway, is an all-day outing for families. The Chilkur Balaji temple, popular with visa applicants, lies on the city's western edge.

Airport and railway transfers

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is at Shamshabad, south of the city, and is linked by the PV Narasimha Rao Expressway and the Outer Ring Road. We provide pickups and drops for all flights. Hyderabad has several major railway stations: Secunderabad, Hyderabad Deccan at Nampally, Kacheguda, Lingampally and the newer Cherlapally terminal. Check your ticket, as long-distance trains are spread across them.

Long-distance outstation cabs

Hyderabad to Bangalore

The roughly 570 km journey follows NH 44 south via Jadcherla, Kurnool, Anantapur and Penukonda. It is a fast highway for most of the way and usually takes nine to ten hours of driving, plus breaks. A detour to Lepakshi, near the Karnataka border, breaks the last stretch nicely. Drops to Kempegowda International Airport, on the north side of Bengaluru, are convenient on this route.

Hyderabad to Mysore

Mysore adds roughly another three hours beyond Bengaluru via the Mysuru Expressway, making this a very long day. Many travellers split the trip with an overnight stop in Bengaluru or plan an early start so the final stretch is not driven late.

Hyderabad to Tirupati

Pilgrims usually travel via Kurnool and Kadapa, a drive of about ten hours. With darshan slots booked for specific times, we plan departures with a generous buffer and can arrange an overnight drive if needed.

How we plan long journeys

• Experienced highway drivers who are used to long distances.
• Planned breaks every few hours for meals, rest and fuel.
• For very long trips, we discuss whether an overnight halt or an early start is safer.
• Interstate permits for Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are carried in the vehicle.
• Our team stays reachable around the clock throughout the journey.

Areas we cover in Hyderabad

We pick up from all parts of the city, including Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, HITEC City, Gachibowli, Kondapur, Madhapur, Kukatpally, Ameerpet, Begumpet, Secunderabad, Dilsukhnagar, LB Nagar, Uppal and the old city.

Choosing the right vehicle

On a nine or ten-hour drive, space matters. An Innova or Innova Crysta is the most popular choice for families and anyone who wants to rest along the way. A Swift Dzire or Toyota Etios suits one or two passengers travelling light. Groups relocating together, pilgrim parties and corporate teams can book a Tempo Traveller, Force Urbania or mini bus.

Weather and when to travel

Hyderabad's summers, from April to early June, are very hot, and long drives across the Deccan are best started early in the morning. The monsoon, from June to September, brings moderate rain. October to February is the most comfortable time for both sightseeing and road trips, with mild days and cool evenings.

Local tips

• Try Hyderabadi biryani, haleem during Ramzan and Irani chai with Osmania biscuits.
• Visit the old city in the morning, before crowds and traffic build up.
• For Golconda's sound and light show, check the language and timing of the session before you go.