About Lotus Pond
Lotus Pond is a small urban lake located in MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana. Maintained as an eco-conservation site, it is known for its seasonal lotus blooms and surrounding greenery. The pond features a 1.2 km walking trail, bird habitat, and landscaped banks, offering a quiet natural retreat within the city. It is a popular spot for morning walks, birdwatching and photography.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, well-maintained pond covered with lotus plants during blooming season, surrounded by a paved walking trail, trees, and seating areas. The setting is calm and green, with views of the water, birds such as pied kingfishers and ducks, and landscaped gardens. There is a designated walking path around the pond, viewpoints for photography, and a relatively quiet environment compared to surrounding Banjara Hills.
Key highlights
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Seasonal lotus blooms covering the pond surface
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1.2 km paved walking and jogging trail around the water
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Birdwatching opportunities including kingfishers, herons and ducks
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Landscaped eco-park with seating and viewpoints
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Quiet natural retreat within Banjara Hills urban area
History of Lotus Pond
Lotus Pond is a natural water body preserved and developed as an eco-conservation project by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to protect urban lakes and biodiversity. It has been maintained as a protected green space to prevent encroachment and to sustain the aquatic ecosystem known for its lotus growth.
Route
| By air | Accessible by road from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad |
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| By train | Accessible from Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) and Secunderabad railway stations by road |