With a picture-perfect setting next to the Osman Sagar Lake, the Golkonda Resorts & Spa is an ideal weekend escape for travelers who don’t want to venture too far from the city of Hyderabad. It is conveniently located only seven km from the financial centre. Set amidst 12 acres of green lawns, it has 44 luxurious villas. The best of the lot is the pool villa, which has two bedrooms, a private lawn and swimming pool, as well as butler service. Dining options include the colonial-style Ebony lounge, the poolside Ivy Bar, the all-day coffee shop Vetro, and the Jewel of Nizam restaurant for royal Hyderabadi cuisine. The in-house tropical garden spa offers massages, beauty treatments and therapies using local flowers and fruits. There’s also a fitness centre and facilities for playing squash, volleyball, lawn tennis, golf, croquet and cricket. In addition, the resort also has indoor and outdoor spaces for hosting conferences and banquets.