The 1 day Hyderabad to Ananthagiri Hills and Vikarabad tour is a bus day trip from Hyderabad to the forested hills near Vikarabad. It suits families, college groups and older people who want fresh air, a temple visit and green views close to the city, without an overnight stay.
Route and travel
Ananthagiri is about 75 to 90 km west of Hyderabad, a drive of around 2.5 to 3 hours by bus. The bus leaves in the morning from your boarding point, and the latest plan adds a stop at the Chilkur Balaji temple on the way. In the hills you visit the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple, see the forest and the viewpoint, and break for lunch. The bus starts back around 5 PM and reaches Hyderabad between 8 and 9 PM.
Places covered
- Chilkur Balaji Temple, popular with visa seekers
- Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple at Ananthagiri
- Ananthagiri forest, seen from the vehicle or on a short optional walk
- The Ananthagiri Hills viewpoint
- The hills are also where the Musi river, which flows through Hyderabad, begins
Tips for this trip
- The hills look their best from July to October, after the rains, when the forest is green and mornings are misty.
- Wear shoes with grip for the temple steps and forest paths.
- At Chilkur, devotees walk rounds (pradakshina) of the shrine, so allow time if you plan to do this.
- Carry mosquito repellent and water, as shops inside the forest area are few.
- Please take all plastic and food waste back with you; this is a protected forest area.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ananthagiri from Hyderabad?
About 75 to 90 km, depending on where you start in the city.
Is lunch included?
The two versions of the schedule differ on this. Please check the inclusions and fare shown on this page for the current meal plan.
What is the best season for this trip?
The monsoon and winter months are the most pleasant; summer afternoons can be hot even in the hills.
See our Ananthagiri Hills tour packages page for updates. For another nature day out from the city, try the 1 day Nagarjuna Sagar tour from Hyderabad.