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Hussain Sagar :
Atunundi saagipommu hussain sagara thatammupai, achchatanoka ghadiya sepayina koorchuni taanamaadumu sameera seetambu sekaramulan
(from there move slowly over to Hussain Sagar, spend at least a moment there to bathe in the cool breeze)
Dr C Narayana Reddy’s words aptly illustrate the charm that the Hussain Sagar holds. The truth of his statement can be understood only by taking a stroll across the Tank Bund on a pleasant evening. Cool drifts smoothly caress your temples welcoming you to the place. Thirty-three elegant statues of eminent historic personalities like Nannayya, Tikkana, Errana, Rudramma, Molla, Sri Sri, Jashua, Annamayya, Tyagayya, Vemana and Pingali Venkaiah overlooking the water body greet you warmly.
The Tank Bund, the dam to the Hussain Sagar and the link between the twin cities, was built by Hazrat Hussain Shah, and is and has always been a major tourist attraction. Adding to its charm is the monolithic statue of the Buddha installed in the heart of the lake. But for the pollution caused by the vehicles speeding away, it is a nice place to spend inactive evenings.
Lumbini Park :
A major attraction on the Tank Bund Road is the Lumbini Park. It is a hit with kids and families and has several attractions that could lure you to spend an evening away from home, with your family. It has eat-out joints, boating facilities and enough space for children to jump around. The musical fountain with two shows per day (1915 and 2000 hours), is an added advantage and entices more visitors and tourists. The park remains closed on every Monday.
Public Gardens :
Located right next to the Assembly, this is one spot in the city that has almost everything needed to entice a kid. No wonder then that it is one of the most frequented spots for school picnics. It 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.
Nehru Zoological Park :
One of the largest and the best zoos in Asia, the Nehru Zoological Park has nearly 1,500 species of animals, birds and reptiles. Situated in the Bahadurpura area on the way to the N G Ranga Agricultural University in Rajendranagar, the zoo is ahead of Afzalgunj, the Osmania General Hospital and the High Court of AP.
The popular ones among the different species are white peacocks, mynahs, chimpanzees and rhinoceros. The major attraction within the zoo, however, is the Lion Safari. A van barbed with wrought iron takes you through the gates of the safari — opening one gate at a time — into a completely different world of wild animals where lions, tigers, rhinos, wild oxen, panthers, etc. are left freely in the wilderness of a simulated jungle.
Apart from the animals, a nocturnal zoo, the pre-historic dinosaur park, a natural history museum, parks, a mini-train and animal rides make the place ideal for a picnic. The nocturnal animals and the reptiles form a particularly interesting part of the whole. A must visit for all those who can walk around for 6-7 hours to cover the entire zoo which is on 300 acres of land.
Ramoji FIlm City :
Is located at a distance of 30 km. from Hyderabad. It is the largest, most comprehensive and professionally planned film production center in the world with state-of-the-art production facilities.
It has been constructed at a cost of Rs.10, 000 million and is spread over an area of more than 1000 acres. Tastefully landscaped, meticulously maintained, exquisitely designed with palace-like edifices, temples, beautiful rock figurines, shopping arcades, railway station, airport etc.,
Ph: 3235777 / 3235678
Weekdays Charges / day Mon - Fri
Weekends Charges / day Public holidays
Adults
Children
(3-12 yrs)
Adults
Children
(3-12 yrs)
Rs. 150/-
Rs. 100/-
Rs. 200/-
Rs. 150/-
Ocean Park :
A 20-acre Water Theme Amusement Park model on International Standards is located at a distance of 22 km. from Hyderabad. It offers a spectacular mix of internationally popular Water Rides and Amusement Rides like the thrilling Hara Kiri, Aqua Snake, Slide Down, Body Slide, Crazy Cruise, Zip Zap Zoom, Float Slide, Super Jet, Bumping Cars, Super Loop, Fun Trooper, Star Tramp, Frog Jump, Virtual Reality Electronic Games, Kid Car Safari etc.,
Adults Rs.125.00
Children below 4 ft 6 inches height - Rs. 75/-
Special school and college picnic packages are also available.
Note: Entrance fee subject to change without prior notice.Separate charges for Asia's No.1 Giant wheel - "Super loop" Rs. 25/- .Dashing cars - Rs. 10/-
Separate pool or women All other rides are without any extra charges (The charges are included in the ticket) 11.00am to 8.00pm
Water Park closes at 7.00pm
Ticket counter closes at 7.00pm
Ocean Park, Gandipet, Hyderabad Park phones: 92333335, 92333336
Corporate Office P.H: 322 3824, 322 5660, Fax: 322 2211, 322 7340
e-mail: keka@oceanparkindia.com
Marketing Department, Ocean Park,
Corporate Office: 301, Blue Chip Arcade, 3-6-111, Himayat Nagar, Hyderabad.
Phone No.040-322 5660, 322 3824, Fax: 040-322 2211; Park: 929-333 35/6
Web site: www.oceanparkindia.com
Restaurant
Ocean Park Provides South Indian and North Indian delicacies to visitors at concessional rates.
Packages are valid for a group of minimum 50 persons.
Outside food is not allowed into the park
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