Heading to Hyderabad with the Family? 10 Places to Visit in Hyderabad for Kids That'll Keep Boredom and Whining at Bay (2019)

Hyderabad is the most populous and largest city in the Indian state of Telangana. It has a deep and rich history. Founded by the Golconda sultans belonging to the Qutb Shahi dynasty, this city has witnessed many important events in the history of India and had its fair share of rise and downfalls. The Muslim rulers coupled with Hindu subjects gave the city a culture and architecture that is beautiful as it is interesting. But Hyderabad is not only about its deep history. It has also developed into a contemporary city which consists of all the marvels of the modern world. Overall it’s a great place for a vacation, more so with children. The history, culture and traditions give the children much to learn about and appreciate. At the same time, the modern city does not deny the fun and interesting activities that every child loves to be a part of.

The Holy Trinity of places for kids is, one, they should be a place for fun and merriment, two, a place where they can learn something and three, an interactive place. Children have less patience and are a way for active than adults. It would be difficult to be in public with them if the place you have taken them to does not suit their fancies. Thus, you have to be extra careful in choosing the place you wish to take children too. Besides, you being a well-wisher would definitely want kids to visit places that are not just about entertainment but also a place of learning. Children are impressionable and what you expose them to at a young age would shape their final personality, tastes and preferences. So, entertainment, infotainment and interactive are the characteristics you should be looking for when choosing a place to visit with a child.

Children are curious by nature and find anything that is not a part of their daily lives interesting. Hence, the object of interest of a child can easily be determined by assessing that child’s lifestyle. Zoos, theme parks, botanical parks and other amusement centres are not available at every nook and corner of the country and so these are places that your child will find interesting. Just an interesting location is not enough to keep your child occupied. Interest will arrest a child’s attention for a few minutes but it is how much fun the child is having that will determine how involved the child will be. If involvement does not happen then the child will get bored or frustrated and throw a tantrum. Theme parks and amusement centres are great at keeping children involved and have the time of their lives.

As a parent and a well-wisher, you would want your child to gain some constructive knowledge while having fun. It has been proven that knowledge is best gained when it is acquired through an enjoyable activity. Children are active by nature and sitting and studying through books are not what they like or prefer. They are made to study because it is one source of gaining education but not the only source. Your child must be exposed to other sources of learning, especially sources that impart knowledge through fun and interactive sessions. This will also make your child appreciate education and they won’t look at it like the demon they usually see it as. Museums, zoological parks and crafts villages are some of the best destinations for infotainment.

There are certain kid-centric activities and places that have been designed especially for kids. There are also objects that kids simply love. One of these objects is ice cream. Though ice cream is loved by adults as well yet it has a special place in the heart of children. So, besides keeping them involved and interested, it is also important to include things in the travel itinerary that children will love. One of the basic reasons to travel is to be happy and children will be happy if the travel schedule considers things they love. So, a visit to the ice cream parlour or the likes can really make your child enjoy the outing.

Historical places, fun places, interactive places, Hyderabad has it all. It is a dynamic city and one of the best places to visit with children. Interesting museums, parks, a film city, amusement centres, a crafts village, name it and Hyderabad has it. There are so many eligible places to visit in Hyderabad with kids that it leaves you spoilt for choice. It becomes difficult to arrive at a decision as all the places are equally good to visit. But you need not be perturbed. Follow this BP Guide to help you choose the best places to visit with your kid.

If you are visiting Hyderabad with kids then you cannot afford to miss the Sudha Car Museum. It was founded by K. Sudhakar who holds a Guinness World Record for building the largest tricycle. The Museum, as the title suggests, showcases cars but not just any regular car; all the cars displayed are handmade and comes in various shapes and sizes. The designs of the cars have been inspired by a variety of objects ranging from a burger to a basketball. Needless to say that boredom and your child will stay light years away from each other on the day of a visit to this amazing and unique museum.

Ice Cream is a universal delight and is loved by both children and adults. So it won’t make sense if you visit Hyderabad and skip its iconic ice cream parlour, Cream stone. It is a themed parlour that sells ice cream inspired by various children’s entertainment. Their bestseller is Willy Wonka’s chocolate ice cream which is inspired by one of the best children’s books of all time, “Charlie and the chocolate factory”. The book has also been adapted into popular films. The ice creams of this parlour are all loaded with nuts, fruits, brownies and the likes thus making them not only delicious but interesting to look at.

When outing with kids, you should take them to a place where they can be themselves. It should be a place where learning is disguised as fun activities or knowledge hiding behind the garb of awe-inspiring. It should be a place where children are children without a care in the world. NTR Garden is one such place. It is proper children’s destination which has unique shaped swings, play zones and a toy train. Your child will enjoy this place to the fullest being happily involved in the various interactive activities.

It is also known as the Hyderabad Zoo and is a wonderful and engaging place to visit with children. It has over 100 species of birds, reptiles and mammals. Besides, it also has a natural history museum and a tortoise house. These are unique things to observe for both children and adults. You can roam the zoo on a toy train and explore the delights while having fun on the go.

Golconda Fort is a piece of grand history that your kids will love to witness. It was built in the 11th century and fortified further in the 16th century. It was the erstwhile capital of the Qutb Shahi Dynasty and currently consists of the tombs, mosques and other ruins of that era. It is built on rock and expands 4.8 kilometres. Its towering height of 130 metres is sure to inspire awe in your child. The fort is so huge that it takes about 3 hours to discover all the wonders within. In the evenings, a light and sound show regarding the historical events of the fort is conducted and your child will enjoy it immensely.

Historical museums would be the last thing on your mind when deciding for a place to visit with your kids. You would determine that your children would find the place dull and would get bored easily. You won’t be wrong in assuming that with most museums but in the case of Salar Jung Museum, you will be on the wrong side. The museum is interesting to all ages because of its unparalleled stature and grandeur. It was first opened in 1951 and consists of 18 galleries, numerous virtual exhibitions and a library that has contents documenting this city right from its birth to the present day. The number of items showcased within the museum is a staggering million-plus and has paintings, jewellery, furniture, clothing, weapons etc., of the past. This is a place to learn and be awed with it.

Who doesn’t love movies? Films have awed adults as they have awed children. So why not visit a place where films are made. Besides being entertaining, it will also be insightful. Ramoji Film City is one of the most popular tourist spots in Hyderabad. It holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest integrated film city and studio. Every nook and cranny of this establishment is filled with wonders. The larger than life Indian cinema requires a larger than life facility to produce them and Ramoji Film City does not disappoint on that account. Your child will have once in a lifetime experience of seeing amazing sets of real-life locations; London streets, airports, blocks of cities from a historical era and so on.

Snow in a hot country like ours is a thing of excitement and you wouldn’t want your kids to miss out on all the fun of it by not visiting Snow World. It is a theme park where snow is created by artificially maintaining sub-zero temperatures. The snow is made from freezing mineral water and so you need not be worried about the hygiene factor of the place. The artificial maintenance ensures that snow is present even during the hot summer months. Thus, you will get snow in Snow World throughout the year. You and your children can indulge in some exciting snowball fights, ride ice cars and sleds, do ice skating, build snowmen and other fun activities associated with snow. It is a fun place to be in.

The Sky Zone is not situated in the sky but has activities that will keep you in the air most of the time. Intrigued much? It is so because it’s a trampoline park where you do a variety of activities by jumping on a trampoline. Your kids can play trampoline basketball, warrior course or simply bounce on trampolines. It not only gives children loads of fun but also gives them much needed exercise. Trampolines are an extremely fun sport but unfortunately, they do not feature in most theme parks and children’s activity centres. Here, you have an entire establishment dedicated to trampoline sports. So skipping this place will be a major loss to your kid.

A crafts village does not sound like a fun and interesting place for a kid but Shilparamam Crafts Village is surprisingly so. This is an entire village that showcases art from not only the regional area but also from all over India. Special focus, though, is given to Telangana traditional arts and crafts. This place does not only display traditional local art but also takes responsibility for preserving the artifacts and conserving these ancient arts that were a part of the culture of our predecessors. Besides these, the village also has a rock museum and a special museum that depict rural scenes. This is what children will be highly excited to witness. The rural scenes are depicted with life-size statues of farmers, ox, women and other members of the rural communities. The life-size statues help the children to better visualize what life is like in the villages. This knowledge is invaluable. The village also has boating facilities, another activity that a child will thoroughly enjoy.