Discover the best amusement parks in Hyderabad for a memorable day out

Once known as the ‘City of Nizams’, Hyderabad today has transformed into a hi-tech city attracting the best of global and Indian talent. This confluence of people has led to the city becoming a cosmopolitan melting pot of cultures, languages, and cuisine. For a young and restless population, the city offers numerous adventure and amusement parks where people can spend an entire day or weekend. Be it adrenalin-rushing activities, cooling off in the warm weather, or relaxing in the landscaped gardens, these parks cater to every whim and fancy. Wonderla, Snow World, and Mount opera are some of the best amusement parks in Hyderabad. The simplest and stress-free way to reach your preferred themed park is to book a Hyderabad car rental and enjoy your ride to the park. 

Table of Contents

  1. Amusement meets Adventure: A Guide to the Best Theme Parks in Hyderabad
  2. Guide to the Best Theme Parks in Hyderabad
  3. Guide to the Best Theme Parks around Hyderabad
  4. Savaari’s recommendation for the best amusement parks in Hyderabad

Amusement meets adventure: A guide to the best theme parks in Hyderabad

Best amusement parks in Hyderabad

The heritage city of Hyderabad has blossomed into a bustling metropolis with world-class infrastructure, prestigious universities, global MNCs, and students and professionals from different parts of the country. The capital of Telangana is known for its cuisine, as are its pearls, monuments, places of worship, archaeological ruins, and the unique Hyderabadi language.  

Guide to the best theme parks in Hyderabad

Jalavihar

Located centrally between Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Jalavihar prides itself on being the family entertainment park. Children can enjoy the kiddie pool with over 11 games including the gigantic tilt-a-bucket, and mushroom umbrella. Adults can indulge in adventure rides like frog hopper and pendulum swing among others.  

Where: Necklace Road, Khairatabad, Hyderabad

Attractions: Trampoline bungee jump, Net cricket, Tube rides, Twister, Multi-line, Wave pool

Days open: All days of the week

Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM

Entry fee: Rs. 250/- per head (below 3 ft. height) and Rs. 350/- per head (3 ft. height and above) 

Amenities: Banquet halls for private parties, Trained lifeguards, Doctor, Wheelchair, Restaurant, First aid, Costume & Locker (on rent) 

How To Reach Jalavihar

Jalavihar
Image credit: Jalavihar

Jalavihar is located at a distance of around 34 km. from the Hyderabad Airport via the P V Narasimha Rao Expressway. You can hire a cab in Hyderabad from the airport, and reach this park within 40 minutes. 

You can also reach the park via the Metro by alighting at Begumpet station or train by getting off at The Necklace Road station. Book our reliable airport taxi in Hyderabadfor transfers from the Airport to any location in the city.

Things to do in Jalavihar

Here are some things that you can do in Jalavihar:

  • Dance to foot-tapping and chart-busting songs in the Rain dance or relax by the pool
  • Enjoy the mesmerizing sunset at the Hussain Sagar Lake 
  • Keep all your worries at bay and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones 

Flipside 

If you need speed and adventure, then Flipside Amusement Park is the perfect place for you. With games like Dead shot, Road rage, Tackle zone, and Fly zero, you can have your fill of adrenalin rush.

Where: Financial District, NanakramGuda, Hyderabad 

Attractions: Rope adventure sports, Zip lining, Go karting, Futsal, Zorbing, Rappelling

Days open: All days of the week

Hours: 11 AM to 11 PM

Entry fee: ranging from Rs. 350/- to Rs. 3000/- (depending on the ride or game)

Amenities: Food court 

How To Reach Flipside

Here is how you can reach Flipside:

  • By Bus: Kokapet is the nearest bus station. The park is approx. 1.5 km away and you can reach here by hiring a taxi or auto rickshaw 
  • By Car: It is located around 28 km from the airport via Nehru Outer Ring Road

Things to do at the Flipside

Here are some things that you can do at Flipside:

  • Surrender to your love for extreme sports and adventure
  • Spend the entire day trying out all the games in the three zones – Sports, Fun, and Adventure

Thrill City

Thrill City
Image credit: Thrill City

Touted as India’s first ‘futuristic theme park’, Thrill City opened its doors in 2021. It boasts the largest 104-seater motion simulator monster theatre in India. This hi-tech amusement park is divided into four sections – Experiences (VR Roller Coaster, Flight simulator, Real Apache bike simulator), Games (Horse Carousel, Magic Hockey), Food Court (Little Bittle, Signature Grills), and Photo Spots (Jet Plane, Charminar Wall, Splash Ship). 

Where: Hussain Sagar, Begumpet, Hyderabad

Attractions: Splash Coaster, Cricket simulator, Magic train, VR Shooting game, VR Soccer ground, Kids’ arcade

Days open: All days of the week

Hours: 11 AM to 11 PM

Entry fee: Rs. 699/- per head for Senior citizens and Children, and Rs. 999/- per head for Adults. All packages are valid for a year.

Amenities: Multi-cuisine food courts, Photo-op backdrops, state-of-the-art gym, temperature-controlled swimming pool 

How To Reach Thrill City

Here is how you can reach Thrill City:

  • Train: the closest station is Sanjeevaiah Park. Once you alight, hail a cab or rickshaw to reach the park
  • Car: this adventure park is approx. 35 km from the Hyderabad Airport via P V Narasimha Rao Expressway

Things to do in Thrill City

Here are some things that you can do in Thrill City:

  • Experience the jitters of an earthquake, heat from a smoldering volcano, or get soaked in a tidal wave 
  • Live the lives of a fighter pilot, racer, or cricketer as you course your way through the simulators
  • Get an adrenalin rush on the numerous adventure games and 3D movie theatres

Snow World

Snow World - Hyderabad

If the temperatures in South India make you long for cooler weather, then sweat not! Snow World Hyderabad is the perfect place to chill. What’s more, you can experience snow and play all the winter games that you watched in Hollywood movies. Spread across 17,500 sq. ft., the temperature at Snow World ranges from 0-5 degrees Celcius. From ice skating and tobogganing to trekking up snsnow-ladenills, this place is the ideal getaway to stay cool on a hot day. 

Where: Lower Tank Bund Road, Hyderabad

Attractions: Snow Volleyball, Merry-go-round, Basketball, Snow Dancing, 

Days open: All days of the week

Hours: 11 AM to 9 PM (one-hour slots)

Entry fee: Rs. 450/- per person for children and Rs. 600/- per person for adults. Fees for students above Std. 10th is Rs. 400/- while for those below Std. 10th is Rs. 350/-.

Amenities: Pure white cottony-like snow made from mineral water, warm clothes, gloves, and other snow gear are provided

How To Reach Snow World

Here is how you can reach Snow World:

  • By Metro: Get down at the RTC X Roads station and hail a rickshaw or taxi to this place
  • By Car: Snow World is at a distance of 33 km from the Hyderabad airport 

Things to do in Snow World

Here are some things that you can do in Snow World:

  • Experience the joy of being in a snow-clad hill station amidst picturesque landscapes
  • Enjoy the Cryo Zone, showcasing a natural snowscape. It consists of different elements associated with snow like alpine trees, polar bears, penguins, and igloos 
  • Throw snowballs at each other, build a snowman, and let the kid in you revel in merry-making

Guide to the best theme parks around Hyderabad

Ramoji Film City

With Natu Natu from RRR winning the Academy (Oscar) and Gloden Globe awards for ‘Best Original Song’, a visit to the famous Ramoji Film City is a must-do. Spread across a whopping 2000 acres, this place has found fame in the Guinness Book of World Records as the ‘largest film city in the world’. You can experience the behind-the-scenes of a live film studio, interact with exotic macaws or cockatoos at the Bird Park or relive the magnum opus ‘Bahubali’. Hop on to the complimentary bus service to satiate your cine-magical craving in one of the best amusement parks in Hyderabad.

Where: Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad

Attractions: Sprawling sets including foreign locations, mansions, and countryside, Fundustan for children including Dada Jinn’s Wishing Well and Wonderville Toyland, Space Yatra

Days open: All days of the week

Hours: 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM 

Entry fee: ranging from Rs. 675/- to Rs. 2349/- per person depending on the package chosen

Amenities: Themed hotels, free drinking water, vintage buses, wheelchairs, and multi-cuisine restaurants

Best amusement parks in Hyderabad - Ramoji film city

How To Reach Ramoji Film City

Here is how you can reach Ramoji Film City:

  • By Train: Alight at Secunderabad or Nampally station and take a cab or rickshaw to this place
  • By Car: This place is about 35 km from the airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by road
  • By Bus: free bus service from Hyderabad and Secunderabad (check the website for timings and toll-free number)

Things to do in Ramoji Film City

Here are some things that you can do in Ramoji Film City:

  • Enjoy the beauty of natural flora and fauna at the Eco tour including Butterfly Park, Bonsai Park, Colors Garden 
  • Take on the Bahubali Thali challenge comprising Amarendra Bahubali biryani, Avanthika jalebi, and gigantic dosas
  • Lose yourself in the magical world of films with their larger-than-life sets, costumes, technology, and craft 

Wonderla

Best amusement parks in Hyderabad - Wonderla

At Wonderla, the rides are designed to awaken the child in you. This thematic park is a one-stop shop for fun and adventure. The park prides itself on dizzying rides like Maverick, Twin Flip T Rex, Space Jam, Mission Interstellar, Grand Prix, Boomerang, Uphill Racers, and Drop & Tornado. Children can enjoy Coco Cup, Moon Base, and Convoy.

Where: Outer Ring road, Ravirala, Telangana

Attractions: Recoil, Techno Jump, Sky wheel, Wonder Splash, Pirate Lagoon, Fun Racers, Bullet

Days open: All days of the week

Hours: Weekdays – Park – 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM | Water Park: 12:30 PM to 05:00 PM

Weekends – Park – 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM | Water Park: 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Entry fee: Adults – Rs. 1016/-, Children – Rs. 813/-, Senior Citizens – Rs. 762/-   

Amenities: Restaurants, Changing Rooms, First aid, ATM, Lost & Found, Souvenir Shop, Wheelchair, 

How To Reach Wonderla

Here is how you can reach Wonderla:

  • By Car: This park is at a distance of approx. 17 km from the Hyderabad Airport and takes about 25 minutes by cab
  • By Train: It takes a little over an hour to reach Wonderla from Kachiguda railway station. Hire a cab to reach this place from the station

Things to do in Wonderla

Here are some things that you can do in Wonderla:

  • Enjoy lip-smacking cuisine at their restaurants
  • Soak yourself to the skin while grooving to popular film songs at the rain dance
  • Relax by the pool whenever you want to take a break from the jaw-dropping rides

Wild Waters

Wild Waters is a water and amusement park that is spread across a vast area of 30 acres. The themed park boasts over 50 dry and wet rides guaranteed to appeal to both youngsters and adults.

Where: Masaniguda, Shankarpally, Telangana

Attractions: Paradise Beach, Pirates Cove, Free Fall, Loop Racer, Cyclone, Tunnel, Backlash

Days open: All days of the week

Hours: 11 AM to 6 pm (Monday-Friday), 11 AM to 7 PM (Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays)

Entry fee: Here are the details:

ENTRY Before 4 PM

  • Adults (above 140 cms. in height) – Rs. 1099/- (Weekdays), Rs. 1299/- (Weekends)
  • Children (between 90 and 140 cms. in height) – Rs. 879/- (Weekdays), Rs. 1039/- (Weekends)
  • College Students (between 17-22 years) – Rs. 879/- (Weekdays), Rs. 1039/- (Weekends)
  • Senior Citizens (above 60 years) – Rs. 824/- (Weekdays), 974/- (Weekends)
  • Infants (below 90 cms.) – Free

ENTRY From 4 PM onwards (Weekends & Public Holidays)

  • Adults (above 140 cms. in height) – Rs. 779/- 
  • Children (between 90 and 140 cms. in height) – Rs. 623/- 
  • College Students (between 17-22 years) – Rs. 623/- 
  • Senior Citizens (above 60 years) – Rs. 584/- 
  • Infants (below 90 cms.) – Free

Amenities: First aid, Information counter, Changing rooms, Lockers, Costumes, Parking, Restaurants 

How To Reach Wild Waters

Here is how you can reach Wild Waters:

  • By Bus: Pick-up and Drop service from various locations (check the website for contact numbers)
  • By Car: The park is situated about 56 km away from Nehru Outer Ring Road. You could hire a cab to reach this place

Things to do in Wild Waters

Here are some things that you can do at Wild Waters:

  • Book a staycation at the luxurious Palm Exotica resort and enjoy a well-deserved break
  • Sample the eclectic cuisine at any of their three restaurants – Food Express, Island café, and Adventure café 
  • Sweat it out at the adventure park with games like Electric Bull Riding, Rock Climbing, and Archery, to name a few 

Mount Opera Theme Park

Mount Opera Theme Park

Located on the Hyderabad-Vijaywada national highway, Mount Opera stands on an expanse of over 55 acres of land. Perched on a hilltop, this park offers an enviable variety of water sports and adventurous rides like a Skating Rink, Slam Bob, Columbus, and Oasis Zone to name a few. If you are not an outdoors person, you can enjoy numerous indoor games ranging from chess and cards to billiards in one of the best amusement parks in Hyderabad. 

Where: Batasingaram, Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway, Telangana

Attractions: Merry Cups, Sliding Ring, Go-Karting, Ferris Wheel, Wave Pool, Water Slides, Discotheque

Days open: All days of the week

Hours: 11 AM to 6 PM (Monday-Friday), 11 AM to 7 PM (Saturday-Sunday)

Entry fee: Rs. 435/- (Adults), Rs. 330/- (Children), Rs. 150/- (Senior Citizens)

Amenities: Suites, Cottages, Gym, Sauna, Spa, Themed multi-cuisine restaurants, Open-air theatres for dramas

How To Reach Mount Opera

Here is how you can reach Mount Opera:

  • By Metro: Get down at Singareni Colony station or Bata Singaram station and take an autorickshaw to this place
  • By Car: The park is at a distance of 44 km from the airport via the Nehru Outer Ring Road. You can hire a cab to get here

Things to do in Mount Opera

Here are some things that you can do at Mount Opera:

  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the top of a hill surrounded by lush greenery
  • Dine at their interestingly named restaurants – Mount View, Omar Khayyam, Dolphin, and Lotus Coffee Shop
  • Create loads of memories to cherish for years to come

Savaari’s recommendation for the best amusement parks in Hyderabad

Amusement parks are an oasis of refuge in an otherwise busy world. Not only do they provide options to satisfy our hunger for adventure and thrill, but they also enable families and friends to let their hair down and bond over fun and merriment. Within the city, Thrill City is a popular hangout for people looking for a high-tech amusement park for some adrenaline-thumping fun. If you are looking for a unique experience that weaves the magic of cinema into your day, then Ramoji Rao is the place to go.

With vivid themes and an array of restaurants and stay options, the best amusement parks in Hyderabad are no longer just day trips. And if you are traveling with your loved ones to have a good time and forget your cares, then it is better to not get bogged down by traffic and parking woes. Consider the option of renting a car where you will be picked up and dropped off at your location. All you need to bring is your energy and high spirits. Savaari offers cabs on an hourly rental basis to get to any of these places, thus relieving you of the hassle of driving, so why wait? download our app now.

Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by aditya

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