Balkampet Sri Yellamma Devi Temple

A modern white-marble temple on Naubath Pahad hill overlooking Hyderabad and Hussain Sagar lake, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Built by the Birla Foundation and completed in the 1970s, it blends South Indian, Rajasthani, and Odishan architectural styles across its gleaming white-marble structure.

Famous across India as the 'Visa Balaji Temple' — devotees seeking overseas visas (especially US) perform 11 circumambulations praying for visa approval, and return to perform 108 circumambulations in gratitude. The temple charges NO fees or hundi (donation box) and is managed purely by volunteers. One of the most unique temples in India.

A large, beautifully planned modern temple complex on a rocky hillock, 30 km from Hyderabad. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, the complex also has shrines for Shiva, Rama, Durga, and other deities. The architecture blends traditional Dravidian style with excellent landscaping. A major weekend destination for Hyderabad families.

A highly popular Shiva temple on a small rocky hill 40 km from Hyderabad on the Karimnagar highway. Receives 1-2 lakh pilgrims on Mahashivaratri alone. The temple is set amidst natural rock formations with a stream and is surrounded by mango groves. One of the most-visited temples near Hyderabad.