Hyderabad is steadily carving its niche on the global tourism map. As post-pandemic travel regains its momentum, the city has unveiled some truly spectacular gems. We are excited to share two of the latest raved-about spots that have captured everyone’s attention. Perfectly suited for a quick day trip, these destinations offer a refreshing escape without the long-haul fatigue—proving that Hyderabad’s charm extends far beyond its iconic heritage into a new era of modern, leisure-driven exploration.
Statue of Equality
Ever since its inauguration in February, The Statue of Equality has been talk of the nation! We were taken aback by the teeming crowd, braving the afternoon heat of the Deccan region. The Statue is located around 16 km from RGIA, on the Bangalore highway.
Chinna Jeeyar Trust, Hyderabad, has constructed the statue of Ramanujan to mark the 1000-year birth anniversary of Vaisnavaite saint Ramanujan. The project of building the statue was conceptualized by the Trust to promote the humble teachings and philosophy of Ramanujan. Ramanujan had preached moral values on gender, religion, and caste equality. The main statue has been constructed from Panchaloha, viz., the five elements gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc. It was constructed in China and then assembled in Munchital, Hyderabad.
The statue is the second-tallest sitting statue in the world – it’s close to 216 feet in height. One can find the temple timings in their website. However, it is open daily till 6 PM on Weekdays and till 8 P M on weekends for public viewing. There is nominal entry fee for parking. However, the entry ticket is priced at 150₹.
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The site is very well-maintained considering the temple campus and there are multiple gate entries for better crowd control.
Night garden, Siddipet
Telangana Tourism has performed a small miracle at Komati Cheruvu, transforming a simple lakeside into a vibrant, high-energy amusement destination. The “Ruby Necklace” walkway and musical fountain offer a stunning backdrop to the hanging bridge, but the true showstopper is the Night Garden. Wandering through LED-lit flora and interactive 3D tunnels feels like stepping into a digital forest. With its musical piano pathways and seamless parking, it’s a masterclass in urban rejuvenation and local pride.
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Entry fees for the Night Garden, Ruby Necklace and the Bridge is 20 Rs respectively which is quite nominal. There is still a certain part of the Ruby Necklace walkway which is under development. It is advisable to start at least 2 hours before evening sets in to enjoy Night Glow Garden to the fullest!
How to reach :
By Road : Frequently buses ply from Gachibowli to Siddipet/ Komati Cheruvu. There is no bus service from Gachibowli to the Statue of Equality though.
By Air : The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. You can hire an outstation cab or Zoom car to drive over to Night Garden, Siddipet which is close to 2 hours by road. You can also book cab to Statue of Equality in Muchintal.
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