On the eastern shore of Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad, directly opposite the Secretariat building, Lumbini Park has been part of the city’s evening geography since 1994. The park — officially T. Anjaiah Lumbini Park, named after the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Tanguturi Anjaiah — is what Hyderabad residents come to for an accessible, affordable evening out that covers more ground than a simple garden visit: a 3D laser show narrating Hyderabad’s history, a musical fountain dancing over the lake, boat rides across Hussain Sagar to the famous rock-cut Buddha statue, children’s rides, and a view of the city skyline reflected in lake water at night.
It is also exceptionally cheap. At ₹20 per adult for park entry, it costs less than a cup of tea at most Hyderabad cafés.
Lumbini Park Ticket Price 2026 — Entry Fee
| Category | Entry Fee |
| Adults | ₹20 per person |
| Children | ₹10 per person |
Note: Some older sources cite ₹10 (adult) and ₹5 (child). Sources from 2025–2026 consistently report ₹20 (adult) and ₹10 (child). Confirm at the counter on arrival as fees are set by Telangana Tourism / BPPA and may be revised.
Laser Show Ticket Price
| Category | Price |
| Laser Show (per person) | ₹50 – ₹80 per person |
The laser show requires a separate ticket from the park entry. The show ticket is purchased at a dedicated laser show ticket counter inside the park. Sources cite ₹50 (some sources) and ₹80 (others) — ₹50 appears to be the base rate from the official Tripadvisor listing; some sources indicate it may have been revised. Confirm at the counter.
Boating Ticket Price
| Boat Type | Adult | Child |
| Mechanised Boat (Ferry to Buddha Statue) | ₹55 per person | ₹35 per person |
| Bhagamati Boat | ₹110 per person | ₹80 per person |
| Rajahamsa (Family Boat, min. 5 persons, no Buddha statue alighting) | ₹100 per person | ₹100 per person |
| Speed Boat (per trip, 4 persons) | ₹300–₹350 per trip | — |
Boating is a separate charge from both park entry and laser show.
Lumbini Park — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Official Name | T. Anjaiah Lumbini Park |
| Managed By | Buddha Purnima Project Authority (BPPA) / Telangana Tourism |
| Address | Opposite Secretariat New Gate, Khairatabad, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500004 |
| Area | 3 hectares (7.5 acres) |
| Developed | 1994 |
| Open Days | All 7 days |
| Timings | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Park Entry (Adults) | ₹20 |
| Park Entry (Children) | ₹10 |
| Laser Show Ticket | ₹50–₹80 |
| Laser Show Timings | Weekdays: 7:15 PM; Weekends: 7:15 PM and 8:30 PM |
| Laser Show Duration | ~40 minutes |
| Musical Fountain | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Nearest Metro | Lakdi Ka Pul (~1.5 km) or Assembly (~1 km) |
| Nearest Bus Stop | Secretariat Bus Stand (~450 metres) |
| Nearest Railway Station | Nampally Railway Station (~2.5 km) |
Lumbini Park Timings 2026
| Day | Opening | Closing |
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
Lumbini Park is open every day of the week throughout the year. No weekly holiday.
History and Background
Origin and Development
Lumbini Park was developed by the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (HUDA) and inaugurated in 1994 at a cost of approximately ₹2.35 crore. It is named after Lumbini — the garden in present-day Nepal where Siddhartha Gautama (later the Buddha) was born — as part of the larger Buddha Purnima Project which developed the entire Hussain Sagar lakefront area in Hyderabad.
The Buddha Purnima Project Authority (BPPA) was created in 2000 to manage the specially designated development areas around Hussain Sagar, which include not only Lumbini Park but also NTR Gardens and Necklace Road. The project’s signature achievement — the 18-metre rock-cut monolithic Buddha statue installed on the Rock of Gibraltar island in the middle of Hussain Sagar in 1992 — predates the park itself.
Renaming
In 2006, the park was officially renamed from Lumbini Park to T. Anjaiah Lumbini Park in honour of Tanguturi Anjaiah, the 8th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, who served from 1980 to 1982. In colloquial Hyderabad usage, the park is still universally called Lumbini Park.
Signature Features Added Over Time
The laser auditorium was added after the initial 1994 establishment, significantly enhancing the park’s evening appeal. The musical fountain and updated laser projection technology followed in subsequent years. The current 3D laser show is acknowledged as one of India’s most impressive urban laser shows, narrating Hyderabad’s history from the Kakatiya dynasty through the Nizams to the modern city.
Attractions at Lumbini Park
The Laser Show — 3D Historical Spectacle
The signature attraction and the reason most visitors plan their trip to Lumbini Park specifically for the evening. The 40-minute show combines:
- 3D laser animation projecting animated sequences into mist and water screens above the lake
- Musical fountain synchronisation — water jets choreographed to the audio narration
- Beam effects — large-scale laser beams across the Hussain Sagar water
- Narration covering Hyderabad’s history: the founding of the city, the Kakatiya kings, the Qutb Shahi sultans, the Nizam era, Independence, and the modern city
The show is presented in Telugu (primary language) with Hindi and English narration segments on different days or sessions — check at the counter on arrival for the language schedule.
Show Timings:
- Weekdays (Monday–Friday): One show at 7:15 PM
- Weekends and holidays (Saturday, Sunday): Two shows at 7:15 PM and 8:30 PM
The best seating is in the central section of the laser auditorium. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the show to secure good seats — particularly on weekends and holidays when both sessions fill quickly.
Musical Fountain
A water fountain choreographed to music from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM daily. The fountains shoot streams to varying heights in patterns synchronised to the musical track, with coloured lighting. The musical fountain and laser show overlap in the 7:15 PM window — the fountain forms part of the visual context for the laser show’s 3D effects.
Boat Rides to the Buddha Statue
One of Lumbini Park’s most distinctive experiences. The 18-metre monolithic rock-cut Buddha statue stands on a small artificial island (the Rock of Gibraltar) in the middle of Hussain Sagar Lake, visible from Lumbini Park’s lakefront. Motorised ferry boats (Mechanised Boats) carry passengers from the Lumbini Park jetty to the island for darshan of the statue and a close view of Hussain Sagar.
Mechanised Boat (Ferry): ₹55 adult / ₹35 child. The ferry carries multiple passengers and makes regular round trips between Lumbini Park and the island. Journey time approximately 15 to 20 minutes each way.
The Buddha statue — formally the Statue of Gautama Buddha at Hussain Sagar — is a 16-metre statue (including the 2-metre lotus pedestal) carved from a single block of white granite weighing approximately 320 tonnes. It was carved in Raichur, Telangana, and transported to the island in 1992. Installation took 8 years due to the engineering challenges of moving the statue across the lake and securing it on the island.
Best time for the boat ride: Sunset (6:00–7:00 PM) for the most dramatic view of the statue lit against the evening sky with Hyderabad’s skyline in the background.
Children’s Rides and Play Areas
A dedicated children’s amusement section within the park with standard fairground rides — merry-go-round, small roller coaster elements, play structures — all sized appropriately for children under approximately 12 years. Parents can supervise from benches within the children’s zone while children use the rides.
Rides typically have separate ticketing at the counter inside the park.
The Flower Clock
One of Lumbini Park’s most photographed elements — a giant functional clock at the park entrance whose face is formed by seasonal flowering plants arranged in coloured patterns. The clock is maintained with different flower arrangements by season, making it visually distinct at different times of year.
The flower clock represents the park management’s investment in horticultural display — throughout the park, flower beds, cacti arrangements, and ornamental plants are maintained to a standard that sets Lumbini Park apart from more maintenance-light Hyderabad parks.
Waterfall
An artificial waterfall within the park grounds — particularly popular during summer months as a cooling spot. The waterfall flows into a small pool and creates a naturally cooler microclimate around its immediate area.
Food Stalls
Multiple small food stalls inside the park sell Hyderabad street food — corn, bhelpuri, chai, ice cream, cold drinks, and snacks. The stalls are compact but reliable and represent reasonable value. Outside food is technically not permitted but the park’s enforcement is loose for small snacks brought in casually.
Hussain Sagar Lake — Context
Lumbini Park sits on the shore of Hussain Sagar — a large artificial lake built in 1562 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, widened and maintained over successive centuries, and now the defining water body of Hyderabad. The lake separates the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
The lake has historically suffered from severe pollution — industrial and sewage discharge turned the water a dark colour for decades. Multiple lake rejuvenation efforts since the 2010s have improved water quality, though the lake still carries an odour that visitors occasionally notice, particularly in summer and during monsoon overflow periods. This is a real characteristic of the lake context and worth knowing before visiting for the first time.
The Necklace Road — Hyderabad’s lakefront promenade — runs along the lake shore adjacent to Lumbini Park and is a popular evening jogging, cycling, and strolling route. Combining a Necklace Road walk with an evening at Lumbini Park is a natural pairing for visitors.
How to Reach Lumbini Park
Address: Opposite Secretariat New Gate, Khairatabad, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500004.
By Metro: The Lakdi Ka Pul Metro Station on the Red Line is approximately 1.5 km from Lumbini Park — 5 minutes by auto or a 20-minute walk via the Secretariat road. The Assembly Metro Station on the Blue Line is approximately 1 km away. Hyderabad Metro is the most convenient approach from across the city.
By Bus: The Secretariat Bus Stand is approximately 450 metres from the park entrance — the closest public transport point. Multiple TSRTC bus routes serve the Secretariat. Ask for “Lumbini Park” or “Secretariat New Gate.”
By Cab/Auto: Ola and Uber available throughout Hyderabad. Set destination “Lumbini Park Hyderabad Khairatabad.” Auto-rickshaws are available outside the park.
By Road: On the Hussain Sagar lakefront road adjacent to the Secretariat. 2.5 km from Nampally Railway Station (~10 minutes). 3 km from Mehdipatnam (~10 minutes).
Parking: Available near the park entrance.
Best Time to Visit
Evenings (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM): The park’s primary experience is an evening one. Musical fountain, laser show, boat ride at sunset, illuminated Buddha statue across the lake — all of these work best in the evening hours.
Weekends: Two laser shows (7:15 PM and 8:30 PM) make weekends more flexible. The 8:30 PM show typically has slightly smaller crowds than the 7:15 PM show.
Winter (October to February): Hyderabad’s evenings are pleasantly cool (18°C to 28°C). Walking the park, the boat ride, and waiting for the laser show are all comfortable. The lake level is typically at its post-monsoon high, making boating conditions optimal.
Monsoon (July to September): Green and dramatic. The lake is full and the surrounding landscaping is at peak colour. Laser show continues unless there is active rainfall.
Avoid: Midday summer visits (April–June) — the park has limited shade and midday temperatures exceed 40°C.
Practical Tips
- Arrive by 6:30 PM for the full experience: musical fountain → boat ride at sunset → laser show
- Reach the laser auditorium by 6:45 PM for good seating at the 7:15 PM show
- Buy laser show tickets as soon as you enter the park — they sell out on weekends
- The mechanised boat to the Buddha statue runs independently of the laser show schedule — do both in the same visit
- Carry water (limited stall options inside); the park can get warm in the laser auditorium if attending a full house
- The Hussain Sagar Lake odour is more noticeable near the jetty area — manageable but worth knowing
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Lumbini Park Hyderabad ticket price in 2026?
Park entry: ₹20 for adults, ₹10 for children. Laser Show: ₹50–₹80 per person (separate ticket). Boating to Buddha Statue: ₹55 per adult / ₹35 per child (Mechanised Ferry).
Q2. What are Lumbini Park timings?
Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, all 7 days of the week. No weekly holiday.
Q3. What time is the laser show at Lumbini Park?
Weekdays: 7:15 PM (one show). Weekends and holidays: 7:15 PM and 8:30 PM (two shows). Duration approximately 40 minutes.
Q4. Can I take a boat to the Buddha statue from Lumbini Park?
Yes. Mechanised ferry boats run from the Lumbini Park jetty to the Buddha statue island in Hussain Sagar. Adult ticket: ₹55; Child: ₹35. Sunset timing (6:00–7:00 PM) gives the most dramatic views.
Q5. How far is Lumbini Park from Nampally Railway Station?
Approximately 2.5 km — about 10 minutes by auto-rickshaw or cab. The Secretariat Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop at 450 metres from the park entrance.
