Planning a vacation to Telangana? How much it will cost, places to visit, suggested itinerary
CAPITAL
HYDERABAD
BEST TIME TO VISIT
NOVEMBER-FEBRUARY
Carved from Andhra Pradesh in 2014, Telangana is a relatively new state and known for its IT industry, as well as rich heritage and culture. It is home to beautiful palaces, forts, temples, monuments, and is famous for its handicrafts and sumptuous cuisine. Situated on the Deccan plateau, it also has thriving wildlife, and is drained by Krishna and Godavari rivers. You can easily spend a week touring the state.
HOW TO REACH FROM DELHI…
The fastest way to reach Hyderabad is by air in around two hours. The cheapest one-way flight costs Rs.4,658 for a September flight via Skyscanner. You can also take a train from Delhi to Secunderabad, which will take 22-28 hours, depending on the train. The sleeper class fare starts at Rs.695 and 2A class fare starts from Rs.2,625 onwards on Ixigo.
Cost by air
Rs.4,658 (Delhi- Hyderabad, 2 hr 10 mts)
Cost by train
Rs.2,625 onwards
(Class 2A) (22-28 hrs)
Note:*One way, per person. Flight cost on Skyscanner. Train cost on Ixigo
WHERE TO STAY…
There are all types of stay options, ranging from hotels and homestays to rental apartments and resorts. You can find these on Booking.com, Trivago, Airbnb and Telangana Tourism site (https://tourism. telangana.gov.in/blogpage?id=8), among others. A 3-star accommodation is easily available from Rs.1,000-5,000 depending on the location and city.
COST: Rs.27,000 for 9 nights
WHAT TO EAT…
Telangana cuisine is hot, spicy and tangy, using a lot of tamarind, red chillies, sesame seeds,
