Hyderabad is a city that is also famous for its beautiful parks and gardens. It has many exciting gardens and parks to choose from for entertainment and recreation and of course relaxation! You can visit the Indira Park and feel refreshed in the cool breeze while enjoying boating in the Hussain Sagar Lake. The Public Gardens is a beautiful sprawling green garden where one can relax peacefully and also visit those heritage buildings, which are a symbol of cultural and political heritage of Hyderabad. Plan a trip to the Lumbini Park to view the strikingly charming musical fountains, which are played usually in the evenings. In Sanjeevaiah Park you can find some rare species of roses, which are strikingly beautiful and relaxing to the eyes.
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Indira Park is basically a recreation park for children in the city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. It is located close to lower Bund Tank by the Hussainsagar Lake. It derives its name from the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. Amongst the oldest parks in the area, Indira Park in Hyderabad occupies about 76 acres. |
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The foundation stone for Indira Park at Hyderabad was laid in 1975 by Late Faqruddin Ahmed, the then president of India and it became accessible to the public in 1978.
Covering a vast area with beautiful and luxuriant greenery, it provides a good picnic and hangout spot. In 1994, Indira Park of Hyderabad received certain additions such as computerized musical fountain and waterfalls, a nursery and a rose garden. The park offers boat rides. It has become a popular destination for joggers. Presently the park is being restructured and modified on a large scale.
It is a delightful entertainment park for everyone, particularly school children, families and tourists. What characterizes Indira Park of Hyderabad and sets it apart from the other parks and gardens in Hyderabad is that it has been designed and landscaped in a novel manner, without altering the natural components like wild date palms, keuvda plantation, the sandalwood trees and fruit trees like mango, kalajamun etc. Several small stalls and stores stock cool drinks and snacks.
About 25 lakhs of revenue per annum is earned from the entry fee, canteen, parking, boating pond and film shootings. The park also provides a breathing space in the heart of the city.
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Lumbini Park- Situated near the Tank Road, it lies just opposite a famous Buddha statue. Frequented by all age groups, it has several eateries, a colorful floral clock, waterfalls and musical dancing fountains. |
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Nehru Zoological Park- Located in Bahadurpura, it contains a sanctuary and zoo containing 1500 species of birds, animals and reptiles. A jeep safari takes you to the Lion Park, unique in Asia. There is also a Natural History Museum and a Nocturnal Birds' park. |
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Public Garden- This pleasant garden contains the State Archaeological Museum and Health Museum, a children's park, the fine arts school Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Indira Gandhi Auditorium, Lalitha Kala Thoranam (an open-air theater), the Department of Horticulture, an ancient mosque and the Legislative Assembly. The state government has just added an imposing statue of Mahatma Gandhi. You may enjoy boat and toy train rides.
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Sanjeevaiah Park- Famous for its rare and multi-colored roses, rock garden and floral clock, it is located near Hussain Sagar Lake. Nicknamed 'Lovers' Park' due to its popularity with young couples, it houses a children's park. |
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NTR Garden is a very recent development in Hyderabad. NTR Garden extends over 34 acres near the Hussainsagar Lake. It is dedicated to the late NT Rama Rao, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. A monorail system conducts tourists around the garden.
The historic city of Hyderabad is rapidly growing into a metropolis. Hyderabad Urban Development Authority intends to fashion a clean, green and healthy atmosphere for the people of Andhra Pradesh. The NTR Garden of Hyderabad contributes to the breathing space for the city.
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Some of the attractions here are:
- Entrance plaza with fountain
- Machan tree
- Car cafe
- Toy train
- Japanese garden
- Wide pathways
- Lush greenery
- Fruit restaurant
- Family entertainment center
- Souvenir shops
- Children's playing area
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To ensure the ease and entertainment visitors, there are several cafes, souvenir shops, Shiromani Garden, a picturesque waterfall, bowling alley and electronic games. The NTR Garden of Hyderabad provides leisure activities, eateries and tastefully landscaped topography. |
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