About Lumbini Park
Lumbini Park is an urban public park located on the banks of Hussain Sagar lake in central Hyderabad, Telangana, opposite the Secretariat. Developed as part of the Buddha Purnima Project, it is known for its landscaped gardens, lakefront promenade, musical fountain and laser show, and as the departure point for boat rides to the monolithic Buddha statue in the middle of Hussain Sagar. It is a popular recreational and family leisure destination in the city centre.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped lakefront park with manicured gardens, paved walkways, seating areas and views of Hussain Sagar lake. The park has a jetty for motorboat rides to the 18-metre Buddha statue in the lake, a musical fountain and evening laser show, and open lawns for leisure. The setting is urban and family-oriented, with food stalls and ticket counters near the entrance.
Key highlights
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Lakefront location on Hussain Sagar with views of the monolithic Buddha statue
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Boat rides from park jetty to the Buddha statue island
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Musical fountain and evening laser show
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Landscaped gardens, lawns and promenade for leisure walks
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Central location opposite Secretariat near NTR Gardens and Necklace Road
History of Lumbini Park
Developed in 1994 by the Buddha Purnima Project Authority to beautify and develop the Hussain Sagar lakefront. Named after Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, in association with the 18-metre monolithic Buddha statue installed on an island in Hussain Sagar.
Culture & Context
Named after the Buddhist pilgrimage town of Lumbini and linked to the Hussain Sagar Buddha statue, the park serves as a major urban recreational and cultural leisure space for residents and tourists, known for its evening laser and musical fountain shows.
Route
| By air | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, is the nearest airport, connected to the city by road |
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