About Buddha Park
Buddha Park is a public urban park located on GNT Road in Eluru city, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. Centered around a large Buddha statue situated on an island in a small lake, the park is a popular recreational and leisure spot for residents and visitors. Developed and maintained by the Eluru Municipal Corporation, it features landscaped gardens, walking paths, lighting and boating facilities, offering a calm green space within the city.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped urban park built around a small lake with a Buddha statue on a central island connected by a footbridge. The park offers paved walking paths, garden areas, seating, illuminated evening views, and pedal boating on the lake. It is a relaxed, family-friendly environment for sightseeing, photography and leisure walks within Eluru city.
Key highlights
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Large Buddha statue on an island in the centre of the lake
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Footbridge connecting the island to the main park area
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Landscaped gardens and paved walking paths
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Pedal boating facility on the lake
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Illuminated evening views and city leisure atmosphere
Culture & Context
The park highlights Buddhist cultural symbolism through its central Buddha statue, serving as a recreational landmark that reflects the region's historical connection to Buddhism and provides a community space for leisure and cultural gatherings in Eluru.
Route
| By air | Vijayawada International Airport is the nearest airport, about 55-60 km from Eluru |
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| By train | Eluru Railway Station is the nearest railway station, about 2-3 km from the park |