Introduction
The Gautam Buddha Statue of Hyderabad is sculpted out of a single rock. It is erected on Gibraltar rock in Hussain Sagar at Lumbini Park. It is the largest monolith of Buddha in India. This was carved out of a single granite rock. The height of the statue is about 17 meters (56 feet) and it weighs about 320 tons. The Gibraltar rock is about 15 feet (4.6 meters). Many tourists visit this place. This also has spiritual significance.
Buddha Statue in Hussain Sagar
The Lumbini Park is located adjacent to Hussain Sagar Lake and opposite to the Secretariat building. It is by the side of Telangana Martyrs memorial. The park is in an area of about 7.5 acres. There is a musical fountain and laser auditorium. Birla Mandir is about 1 km away and the NTR gardens about 2 km away.
Lumbini Park
Best time to visit
October to March. Temperatures between 15C (59F) and 29C (85F)
How to get to Lumbini Park and Buddha Statue
There are boats that run between Lumbini Park and the Buddha Statue. The frequency is about 15 minutes.
There are a lot of buses that go to Lumbini Park. Secretariat bus stop is just opposite Lumbini Park.
The nearest metro station is Lakdikapul. It is about one kilometer away. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to walk to Lumbini Park.
Secretariat
Telangana Martyrs memorial
Open timings and tickets
These may change over time
Lumbini Park is open from 9 AM to 9 PM
Buddha Statue is open from 10.30 AM to 8 PM
Laser show is at 7.15 PM on weekdays and 7.15 PM and 8.30 PM on weekends
Musical fountain show is at 6.30 PM and 8.30 PM
Park entry fee for adult is Rs.20 ($0.25) and for child is Rs.10.
The mechanized boat ticket for adult is Rs.55 ($0.70) and for child is Rs.35
Speed boat ticket is Rs.400 ($5)
Laser show ticket is Rs.50 ($0.60)
Time required to see Lumbini Park and Buddha Statue
About 3 to 4 hours
Buddha Statue view from Tank Bund
Things to do at Lumbini Park
Visit Buddha Statue in Hussain Sagar
Go to Laser Show
Watch musical fountain
Have a boating experience
Walk through the gardens
Chill at the small artificial waterfall
Place from where the launches to Buddha Statue depart
Laser show
The water encompassed with lights dances according to music. This is a great visual experience for the visitors. The show is for 25 plus minutes. The history of Hyderabad is explained with images and animations.
Laser Show
Artificial Waterfall at Lumbini Park
There is a small artificial waterfall seen at the beginning of the park itself. One can walk through the waterfall through the pathway present at the back.
Artificial Waterfall
Facilities at Lumbini Park
Parking
Toilets
Restaurant
Food stalls
Restaurant at Lumbini Park
Tourist attractions in and around Hyderabad
Charminar
Qutubshahi tombs
Birla Mandir, Science Museum and Planetarium
Ramoji Film City
Statue of Equality
Shilparamam
Salarjung museum
Chowmahalla Palace
Taj Falaknuma Palace
Purani Haveli
Nizam’s Museum
Nehru Zoological Park
Yadagiri gutta
Chilkur Balaji temple
Golconda Fort
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