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Hussain Sagar lake and the Buddha statue - India

Hussain Sagar lake and the Buddha statue

Behold the grandeur Buddha statue from the shores of serene Hussain Sagar Lake. Amidst cloudy sky the colossal statue of Buddha stands and mesmerizes the beholder. This Lake is one of the most sought after destination in Hyderabad. Built by Hussain Shah Wahi in the year 1562, it is one of the few man-made lakes in India. This lake links Hyderabad and Secunderabad. This lake was built in order to provide sufficient water to the city, during the period of drought.

Special features :

To add more beauty to this lake is the musical fountain in the Lumbini Park that encircles the lake in one side. On the other side of the lake is the majestic Birla Mandir carved on an elevation. The entrance is adorned on either sides by two lions besides each pillars. This monuments reflects the typical Hindu temple structure. Next comes the most enchanting structure, the monolith statue of Lord Buddha carved out of granite, standing at a height of 16 meters. The lake looks marvellous in night, with those colors full lights lit all over.

Other activities :

Near to the Tank Bund road, is a boulevard known as the Necklace road, adorned with lovely gardens on either sides. This road is often thronged with public in the evenings. The lake is a perfect place for an entertaining evening. Speed boats and a number of cultural activities carried out here for the visitors.

 Major Attractions

  • Hussain Sagar Lake: The Hussain Sagar Lake which is the largest artificial lake in Asia is a spectacular wonder with its necklace shape.
  • Lumbini Park: The Lumbini Park is one of the best hangout for families and kids with Laser shows, musical fountains, water games and many more exciting activities.
  • NTR Garden: The NTR Garden situated near the Hussain Sagar Lake is a hub of entertainment that offers leisure and recreational activities amidst refreshing natural setting.
  • Birla Mandir: The Birla Mandir situated in the vicinity of the Buddha Statue also receive swarms of tourist every year.

Speciality Of The Place

  • The Buddha statue of Hyderabad is deemed as the tallest monolithic statue of Gautama Buddha in the world.
  • The place can be assessed only by a boat due its location in the middle of the famous Hussain Sagar Lake.
  • This 18 meter tall monolithic statue of Buddha stands on a concrete platform known as the “Rock of Gibraltar”.
  • It took almost 2 years to complete this monolithic statue of Buddha.
  • The Buddha statue of Hyderabad attained the status of a holy pilgrimage site after it was consecrated by His Holiness Dalai Lama.
  • This statue was a brilliant masterpiece of Ganapathi Sthapati who was a temple architect and a sculptor.

Activities Suggested

  • Sightseeing
  • Strolling
  • Photography

Way To Reach

 By Air -  Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is the nearest airport to the Buddha Statue of Hyderabad which is situated at a distance of 33.4 Km.

 By Rail -  Nampally Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the Buddha Statue of Hyderabad which is situated at a distance of 5.3 Km.

 By Road -  Central Bus Station, Hyderabad is the nearest bus station to the Buddha Statue of Hyderabad which is situated at a distance of 7.9 Km.