
Events 1. International Kite Festival (Jan 13–15): Parade Grounds, to see massive, professional kites 2. International Sweets Festival: Parade Grounds, Jan 13-15, over 1,200 varieties of sweets 3. Mega Drone Show (Jan 16–17): at Gachibowli Stadium, enjoy a high-tech display featuring drone racing 4. Hot Air Balloon Festival (Jan 16–18): Morning flights on the outskirts or the Night Glow Show at Parade Grounds 5. Shilparamam Sankranthi Sambaralu: featuring Gangireddu, Haridasu singers, and traditional crafts Cultural & Heritage Experience 6. Golconda Fort Sound & Light Show: Watch the history of the Qutub Shahi dynasty come alive 7. Statue of Equality: Visit the 216-foot statue of Saint Ramanuja Leisure Activities 8. Ramoji Film City: Usually hosts special Sankranthi-themed carnivals and live shows 9. Nehru Zoological Park: Family outing to see the safari and the nocturnal animal house 10. Snow Kingdom: Indoor theme park for a “winter” experience Food & Shopping 11. Numaish, Nampally exhibition grounds: shopping, food and entertainment 12. Authentic Sankranthi Lunch: Visit hotels like Novotel HICC or local restaurants for a festive thali featuring Ariselu, Chakkara Pongal, and Puliyogare 13. Street Food Crawl at DLF or Sindhi Colony: Try the city’s famous Punugulu, Mirchi Bajji, and kebabs 14. Sankranthi Shopping at Sultan Bazar: Join the locals in the busy markets of Koti or Himayat Nagar Quick Getaways 15. Kotpally reservoir: 2,5 hours drive from Hyderabad, enjoy a Kayaking experience at Kotpally reservoir 16. Yadadri Temple(60 km): Visit the newly renovated architectural marvel 17. Vizag Colony(135 km): scenic back water retreat and camping spot 18. Bhongir fort(50 km): trek the historic egg-shaped fortress built on a monolith rock 19. Kohedagutta: enjoy a picturesque hiitop on the outskirts of Hyderabad 20. Sanghi temple: Close to Kohedagutta, witness its stunning Chola-Chalukya architecture #hyderabad #thingstodo #sankranthi #longweekend #explore
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