NTR Gardens

NTR Gardens is a 55-acre urban public park located adjacent to Hussain Sagar Lake in central Hyderabad. Named after former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao, the garden was constructed on the site of a former thermal power station and inaugurated in 2001. It features landscaped greenery, recreational facilities including a monorail and children's play areas, and serves as a popular leisure destination for families and tourists.

Visitors can expect a well-maintained urban park with lush greenery, colorful flowers, and walking paths along Hussain Sagar Lake. The park offers various recreational attractions including a monorail joy ride, toy train, cascading waterfall, boating facilities, children's play areas, and a Japanese garden section. Food stalls, souvenir shops, and seating areas are available throughout the park.

The park was constructed on the site of the former Hussain Sagar Thermal Power Station, which was demolished in 1995. In 1999, a 5-acre portion was used to erect a memorial for N.T. Rama Rao, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The full 55-acre garden was completed in 2001 at a cost of ₹400 million as part of the Buddha Purnima Project for beautifying Hussain Sagar Lake.

Named after Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), a legendary Telugu film actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the garden serves as a memorial honoring his contributions to the state.