Shilparamam Ntr Gardens

Shilparamam NTR Gardens is an urban park over 15 hectares in Hyderabad adjacent to Hussain Sagar Lake. Earlier, a thermal power station was there until 1995. The NTR garden was named after the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao.

The garden was built in numerous phases since 1999. It is close to other attractions such as Necklace Road, Birla Mandir, and Lumbini Park. Buddha Purnima Project Authority maintains it.

• Type - Urban Park
• Coordinates - 17.410°N, 78.4722°E
• Area - 55 acres
• Created - 15 December 2001
• Location - Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad
• Operated - Buddha Purnima Project Authority
• Status - Open all year

The land for the NTR garden was cleared in 1995. It was started after demolishing the Hussain Sagar Thermal Power Station. In 1999, land over an area of 2.0 hectares plot was utilised for creating a memorial for N. T. Rama Rao. It was planned to expand this area, which is referred to as NTR Gardens.

The garden was a part of the Buddha Purnima Project. In 2000, the Government expressed its plans to develop the area with projects such as a rock garden and an IMAX theatre. In 2001, the work at 14 hectares of gardens was done at a cost of ₹400 million. The gardens also have a visitor train, a souvenir complex, hotels and a waterfall. NTR Gardens to Lumbini Park is just 5 minutes where both are the best places to visit in Hyderabad.

Many interesting features inside the garden include,

• Ant Garden
• Fruit Garden
• Japanese Garden
• Desert Garden
• Mughal Garden
• Toy Train
• Machan Tree

The NTR Garden timings are from 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

The entry fee to NTR Gardens is Rs. 20 per adult and Rs. 10 per child below 3-12 years.

A mini train on a single track is there at the garden that takes the visitors all around the garden. One of the latest additions is the Desert Garden. It has about 150 plant varieties, mainly desert plants such as succulents, cacti, etc. The plants also boast medicinal importance. It is used for herbal remedies, too.

The ‘Machan Tree’ here is a multi-storeyed restaurant that is built on a tree shape. The trunk is built by using big concrete planks. The branches are created with fibreglass. It is painted green in colour, which looks like a real tree. NTR Gardens reviews are generally positive for its beauty, cleanliness, and family-friendly area. Many visitors recommend it for picnics, strolls, and family outings.

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