West Hyderabad has a rhythm of its own, with craft villages tucked between office towers, art galleries offering a cultural detour, cafés worth lingering in and a lakeside that comes alive after dusk. Hyderabad Times brings back its Sunday itinerary, this time taking you through Madhapur, HITEC City and Durgam Cheruvu for a day of good food, creative pit stops and a waterfront finish.
8:30 am – Raidurgam Chai, bun maska and a slow start
10:30 am – Madhapur Browse crafts at Shilparamam Set amid the technology corridor, Shilparamam offers a change of pace with its winding paths, traditional-style structures and craft stalls. Those are often the days I remember most, rather than the ones where everything went according to plan – Ananda Rajesh, chartered accountant 12:00 pm – Jubilee Enclave Take an art break at State Gallery of Art For a quieter cultural detour, head to the State Gallery of Art. 1:30 pm – HITEC City Make lunch part of the plan After a morning of browsing and exploring, settle in for lunch. 3:30 pm – Jubilee Hills Make room for a little creativity Trade the usual shopping or café stop for a painting or beginner-friendly creative workshop. That, to me, is basically a proper break – Akshara M, software engineer 5:30 pm – Durgam Cheruvu Coffee, a lakeside stroll & city lights As the afternoon winds down, head to Durgam Cheruvu for a change of pace.
Whether the evening ends with dinner or one last coffee, the lake makes a fitting finale to a Sunday spent exploring the other side of town. – Sanjana Pulugurtha You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad Stay updated with the latest Hyderabad news. Begin at Cafe Niloufer’s HITEC City outlet in Raidurgam, where Irani chai, bun maska and Osmania biscuits make for a familiar Hyderabad breakfast. Coffee drinkers can head to Tan Coffee in the Madhapur–HITEC City stretch for a different start. Browse handloom textiles, handmade jewellery, pottery, home décor and souvenirs, or simply walk through the grounds without a shopping list. Depending on the schedule, cultural performances and exhibitions may add to the experience. Check the day’s programme before visiting if you want to catch a performance. I’ve started enjoying plans that leave room for spontaneity. Sometimes you set out for one thing and end up spending hours talking to a friend or discovering something unexpected. Its rotating exhibitions showcase visual art, photography and other creative expressions, offering a different perspective on the city’s cultural scene. The gallery can also be an interesting stop for friends with differing tastes, leaving room for conversations about what they see. Check the current exhibition and visitor timings before setting out, as the experience depends on the programme running that day. Chutneys is an option for South Indian favourites, while Pista House offers another choice for a casual meal. Pick a place depending on whether the group is in the mood for a leisurely sit-down or a quicker break. This is also a good time to put the itinerary aside, catch up with friends and decide how to spend the afternoon. Depending on what is scheduled that Sunday, you could experiment with colours or learn a new technique under an instructor’s guidance. If organised workshops aren’t your thing, carry a book to a cosy café, or bring along a sketchbook and art materials to paint or sketch a view that catches your eye. Find a comfortable spot, settle in and let the surroundings guide you. Sometimes, real-life details offer better inspiration than anything on a screen. Sunday is the only day when I don’t want to feel answerable to anyone, including myself. I like waking up without an alarm, taking the day as it comes and not feeling guilty about doing absolutely nothing productive. LastHouse Coffee, near the lake, offers a place to pause over a specialty coffee as the light changes over the water. Stay for a walk around the designated public areas before watching the Cable Bridge and the surrounding skyline light up after dusk. For those looking to extend the evening over dinner, Olive Bistro offers a lakeside setting, while the wider Madhapur–Jubilee Hills stretch has other dining options. Download the TOI App.
The contemporary space offers a more expansive setting than the city’s old-school tea cafés, but the ritual remains the same: a hot cup of chai and something to eat before the day unfolds.
