For a true getaway in Hyderabad, trudge down to Hussainsagar Lake, a spectacular water feature with a stunning promenade. Boating and water sports are readily available and witness the world’s tallest Buddha statue standing on the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’, in the middle of the lake.

Visitors can also explore the Nehru Zoological Park, a sprawling 300 acres of lush green teeming with wildlife. The Lion Safari Park, Natural History Museum and Children’s Train are bonus attractions to awaken the nature lover in you.

Hyderabad also houses India’s first and most modern planetarium, equipped with the latest technology from Japan. The Science Museum over there stands as a fitting tribute to a city synonymous with scientific and technological know-how, increasingly known as Cyderabad.