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Lumbini
Park
Lumbini Park is a recent addition to the amusement
parks of Hyderabad. Situated on the banks of the
Hussain Sagar, it offers great view of the lake,
especially after sundown.
It is open to public from Tuesday to Sunday
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Indira
Park
In the heart of the city this large park is named after Indira Gandhi. It
lies on the lower Tank Bund road beside the Hussain Sagar. It covers what looks
like an endless area of trees, ponds and groves. Boat rides are offered at
the small
lake located in the center of the park. Several small stalls and stores stock
cool drinks and snacks. Covering acre after acre of lush vegetation, it makes
a good picnic and play spot.
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Public
Gardens
The Public Gardens are the largest gardens in the city. Within it's premises
are a number of important public buildings including the State Legislative
Assembly. A stone's throw away from the Hyderabad railway station, is one of
the best
laid out gardens in the country. With buildings of the State Legislature, State
Archaeological Museum, Jubilee Hall, Jawahar Bal Bhavan and Telugu Lalitha
Kala Thoranam-an open air theatre.
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Nehru
Zoological Park
Sprawling
across 300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological park
is one
of the biggest zoos in Asia with over 250 species. 2450
animals and birds are kept in natural environment. The
lion safari park, the first in Asia, natural history museum,
pre-historical animals park, nocturnal birds, a children
park with a train ride are other impressive sights. It's
special sections and amusement facilities are a popular
draw.
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Sanjeevaiah
Park
Sprawling across
300 lush green acres, the Nehru Zoological park is one
of the biggest zoos in Asia with over 250 species. 2450
animals and birds are kept in natural environment. The
lion safari park, the first in Asia, natural history museum,
pre-historical animals park, nocturnal birds, a children
park with a train ride are other impressive sights. It's
special sections and amusement facilities are a popular
draw.
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Deer Park
Located in Vanasthalipuram, about 15 kilometers from the
center of the town, the Deer park is a tourist's attraction.
The deer park, has an undulating terrain, of 189 hectares
dominated by acacia trees. The park looks picturesque
in the monsoon with the golden and white flowers of these
trees on the lush green carpet of grass. There is no
entry fee. Except on Mondays the park is open every day
of the week for visitors from 9.a.m. to 5 p.m
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