One of the popular weekend spots of Hyderabad is Hussain
Sagar Lake. Hussain sagar is having the 17 meter height monolithic stone statue
weighing 320 tonnes.
Lumbini garden attached with Hussain Sagar Lake is
having NTR gardens inside it and also the laser show. One can plan visiting all
these on a single day as all are adjacent. I heard that the Hussain Sagar lake
was constructed to solve the water from of this area by the then ruler but now
water is polluted.
Regular ferry boats sail from shore to Buddha statue. According to the display board near Buddha statue it took almost two
years to carve the statue with the help of 40 sculptors under the guidance of
Ganapathi Stapathi. The statue was transported from Raigiri on a massive
carrier with 192 wheels!
statue is being mounted on stone pedestal having stone carvings of Buddha’s
life.
There is no entry fee for camera so one can click as many photos they
wish. Also one can enjoy the speed boat ride taking rounds in
Hussain sagar. It is advisable to enter Lumbini gardens by evening 4:00 PM or
4:30PM so that NTR memorial and Lumbini park can be covered before going to
visit Buddha statue and one can stay there till sun set and later visit laser
show which starts at 7:15 PM
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