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Lotus Pond is located inside MLA Colony, Road Number 86, Film Nagar, in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Lotus Pond is a a small pond and was intially conceived as an eco-conservation project to bring the natural elements into the concept of project without disturbing the ecosystem. The place has conserved rock structures and lush green flora which serves as an oasis in the city. It is a popular park among nature lovers in the city. The place is a home to 20 species of birds. The shimmering Pond is filled with fish. Dip your hand into the cool waters and you can almost catch a slippery fish. The undulating and sometimes uneven track makes for a grueling work-out for early morning joggers. Quaint little thatched huts with wooden benches have been strategically placed for the Tired and the Weary. The Pond and its natural environs are a veritable treat for photography enthusiasts. Shutter-bugs will have a field day here shooting away at birds of different feathers that flock here.Hidden deep within Banjara Hills lies the simple idyllic beauty of the Lotus Pond.

Lotus Pond, Hyderabad at Night

HistoryEdit

The Lotus Pond was initially conceived as an Eco-conservation project. The natural elements of the rock structures and the pond have been conserved and the landscaping has been aesthetically weaved around it to fashion it into a breathtakingly beautiful oasis in a concrete desert. The self sustaining ecosystem plays host to a variety of species of birds.

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

SO. Food & More ; Above Little Italy, 3rd Floor, Near Apollo Hospital, 550F, Road Number 92, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. ; Ph/M – 040 2355 8004 ; 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 4490

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, 256

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/-)