GETTING THERE

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is well connected with major global cities and Indian metros.

STAY

ITC Kohenur (starts from `11,200/US$ 157, itchotels. in); The Golkonda Resort & Spa (starts from `9,000/ US$ 126, golkondaresorts. com) offer comfortable stays close to city hangouts.

WHEN

October to February

MUST SEE

The city’s major landmarks, Golconda Fort, Chowmahalla Palace, Hussain Sagar, and Jama Masjid Aiwan-e-Begumpet are worth a day’s trip.