Take A Long Drive To Himayat Sagar Lake For Scenic Views

Want to make this trip a whole day? Hit up the restaurants that line up near the lake road. From Hyderabadi to North Indian and regional, you have a good variety of options. Here are our picks.

Biryani on your mind? If the resounding answer is yes, you must stop by Hyderabad House. The interiors are quite basic, but for biryani, that's not a priority. An affordable meal here includes chicken 65, full chicken masala biryani, Gulab jamun and Thumbs Up —the classic combo. It will cost you approximately INR 800, and you carry on after a hearty lunch or dinner. 

Google Rating: 4/5

Vedi vedi idli, dosa and upma are never a bad idea, and if you're particularly looking for vegetarian food, this Udupi Hotel is just great. If you drove to Himayat Sagar, you can bring the food to your car or bike and eat over chit-chat. You can also eat inside the hotel, but it might be crowded on peak days. A lot of local crowds come here for their tiffin fix, too. We recommend going for masala dosa, crispy rava dosa and upma. Don't forget to ask for extra chutney and sambar. 

Google Rating: 3.9/5

If you need a dinner spot near Himayat Sagar, Broadway Cafe and Garden has a cute vibe with starry string lights and open-air seating. There are individual tents for every table, and we like the dhaba-like atmosphere. Speaking of, the food is top-notch. While the items are quite standard, like paneer butter masala, butter chicken, biryani and dals, we are talking about the flavours and the spices. Yes, we tried the dishes mentioned above, and they were on the spicier side except for the paneer butter masala. So make sure you tell the staff that you want a low spice level or order up some lassis and buttermilk in advance. The food is not super expensive, the bill for us was around INR 1,800. 

Google Rating: 4.1/5

A night out is not a bad idea if you have a free weekend. There are many good hotels and farmhouses near Himayat Sagar Lake that can accommodate even a large gathering. 

Cute huts, well-maintained lawns, a swimming pool, and all essential amenities make Sakhi Luxury Lake View Resort a premium stay option near Himayat Sagar Lake. The colourful huts alone make for great wallpaper-worthy images, and the vibe is traditional mixed with modern. We quite like that. As the name suggests, this is a lake-view resort, so Himayat Sagar Lake will be in sight from the rooms. You can wake up to great views for your weekend getaway. 

Google Rating: 4.7/5

Price: INR 8,000 onwards per night

If you want a more affordable stay option, check out the Lakeside Farm House. You will still get the lake views, but don't expect too much from the ambience. If that works then this place has all the essential amenities and the rooms are clean. We suggest this for a quick nap and run only. 

Google Rating: 4/5

Price: INR 3,000 onwards per night

Avoid going here during monsoon or erratic weather. The area is prone to water logging and flooding, so be cautious of the weather.