About Necklace Road
Necklace Road is a scenic boulevard in Hyderabad running along Hussain Sagar Lake, connecting NTR Gardens, Lumbini Park, and Sanjeevaiah Park. The road forms a necklace-like shape around the lake, offering waterfront views, recreational facilities, and dining options. It serves as a popular spot for walking, jogging, boating, and evening leisure activities with views of the Buddha statue.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a lakeside promenade with paved walkways, green lawns, and seating areas along Hussain Sagar Lake. The area features multiple parks, food stalls, restaurants, and recreational facilities including boating access to the Buddha statue. Evening laser shows at Lumbini Park, street food vendors, and waterfront dining are available. The road attracts joggers in early mornings and families in evenings.
Key highlights
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Scenic waterfront views of Hussain Sagar Lake
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Connects three major parks: NTR Gardens, Lumbini Park, and Sanjeevaiah Park
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Boating facility to view the monolithic Buddha statue
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Evening laser and musical fountain shows at Lumbini Park
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Eat Street with diverse food stalls and restaurants
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Jalavihar water park adjacent to the promenade
History of Necklace Road
The road was renamed in 2021 as PV Narasimha Rao Marg during centenary celebrations of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. The Tank Bund section was constructed during the reign of the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Osman Ali Khan, to control water flow. The original embankment dates to 1562 during Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah's reign.
Culture & Context
Necklace Road serves as a cultural and recreational hub for Hyderabad residents, featuring statues of 33 Telugu luminaries along Tank Bund. It represents Hyderabad's urban development and remains a popular gathering place for locals and tourists.
Route
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