Hyderabad Public Gardens

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Hyderabad Public Gardens, Sstuated at the heart of Hyderabad, Red Hills, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad. Edit

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Hyderabad Public Gardens also known as Bagh-e-Aam is the most popular and the most frequented garden in the city. Hyderabad Public Gardens, one among the biggest parks of Hyderabad, holds a prominent place among other gardens in the city. It is famous not only for the beautiful landscaping of gardens, lawns and pathways but also for the prestigious institutions situated within.Hyderabad Public Gardens is an important landmark of Hyderabad as it encloses the State Legislature, Andhra Pradesh State Archaeological Museum, Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Indira Gandhi Auditorium and Telugu Lalita Kala Thoranam, an outdoor theatre. Art lovers visiting the city often pay a visit to the State Archaeological Museum within the Public Gardens. This archaeological museum is considered to be one among the richest repositories of antiques and art objects in India. It was built in 1920 in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture by Nizam VII.Another important building situated within the Public Gardens is the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Assembly was inaugurated in 1985 by the then Prime Minister of India, late Sri Rajiv Gandhi. It has added a huge statue of Mahatma Gandhi, sitting in a praying posture, in the Garden.The Public Gardens also consists of a Health Museum, Contemporary Art Museum and a children’s park. The outdoor theatre called Lalitha Kala Thoranam is the venue for film festivals, fashion shows and beauty pageants. It has an ancient mosque and the office of the Department of Horticulture in its premises.

Hyderabad Public Gardens, Hyderabad

HistoryEdit

Hyderabad city boasts some of the finest gardens in the country. One of the city’s oldest and largest garden is located in the centre of the city. It was built in the year 1846 by Nizam Government. No wonder then that it is one of the most frequented spots for school picnics. This beautifully laid out garden also houses two museums the A P State Archaelogical Museum and the Health Museum, a park where kids can play, a mini school (Jawahar Bal Bhavan) for children to learn fine arts, and an auditorium (the Indira Gandhi Auditorium). The Jubilee Hall, the Lalitha Kala Thoranam (an open-air theater which is a venue for many film festivals, fashion shows and beauty pageants), the building of the Department of Horticulture and a mosque are the other fascinating places in the premises.
Beside this garden the beautiful white structure is the Andhra Pradesh Assembly building with green lawns. In 1985 a New Legislative Assembly hall was inagurated by the then Prime Minister of India Late Sri. Rajiv Gandhi.Recently the government has added a huge statue of Mahatma Gandhi sitting in the praying posture looks peaceful for all. The statue adds to the beauty of the park.

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Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.

Closed OnEdit

Except Friday

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Blue Diamond Chinese Restaurant ; No. 5-9-60, Basheerbagh Road,, Near L.B Stadium, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana 500001 ; Ph/M – 040 2323 0612 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Typically they charge @ Rs.15/- per kilometer with a min. of Rs.60/4kms. Dott Cabs: 91-40-2424 2424 Easy Cabs: 91-40-4343 4343 Cell Cabs: 91-40-2324 2526 Meru : 91-40-4422 4459

Bus : Telangana state owned buses connect Hyderabad city with all cities in the state and the neighboring states. Hyderabad is a hub of deluxe, super deluxe, A/C and Volvo tourist buses. Hyderabad is connected by these superb buses to many cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada.

Train : Secunderabad, one of the twin cities with Hyderabad, is a major station with the head quarters of Southern Railway. Nampally railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Railway Enquiry : 139, 226

Air : Hyderabad International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, is well connected to many important cities abroad. Domestic terminal, N T Rama Rao domestic Terminal, connects to all major cities in India. All private air travel providers operate services from Hyderabad. The both airport are located side by side and are located at Begumpet, about 20 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi services cost about Rs 350 from Airport to Hyderabad city.

Others : Auto rickshaws and air-conditioned cabs are available on hire.3 wheelers or .Autos. are fairly popular in Hyderabad. Slightly larger shared-ride 7-seaters will charge by distances, usually Rs.3/- per km. They travel on fixed routes. The smaller .3-seaters. are metered and charge Rs.8/- per km (min. Rs.10/-)