Cycling day trip from Hyderabad to Kukatpally

Roll out from central Hyderabad and aim north toward Hussain Sagar—perfect excuse to spin along Necklace Road’s cycle-friendly stretches with lake views. From there, thread through Begumpet and Balanagar on mostly quiet backroads, with a couple of short busy hops, before cruising into Kukatpally/KPHB—one of the city’s biggest residential and shopping hubs, home to JNTU and well linked to HITEC City by the metro.

It’s a big day out at roughly 76 km with about 400 m of gentle rolling climbs (max elevation around 604 m). Expect a mix of quiet roads and some dedicated cycleway sections; traffic picks up near major junctions, so keep your wits about you.

Local flavor: Hyderabad’s “City of Pearls” cred shines around the old quarters—save time for biryani or an early tiffin before you go. In Kukatpally, celebrate with chai or hit the food streets and malls along the main drag.

Tips: start early for cooler temps, use the metro corridor as a handy north–west landmark, and carry water—shade can be sporadic between the lake and Balanagar.