Boating Facilities in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is a hub of interesting tourist places which include mosques, forts, tombs, parks, IT Parks, markets etc. But do you know that there are a number of places in Hyderabad where you can go out just for boating with family and friends? Yes! Enjoy the sight of blue and clean water all around you while you relax sitting on a boat.

In Hyderabad, boating facilities are available in Lumbini park, Necklace road, Sanjeevaih park, Durgam Cheruvu and Public Gardens. Let us know in detail about timings, entry charges and other general information about these boating sites.

Lumbini Park

Lumbini park was established in 1994 by Hyderabad Urban Development Authority under Buddha Purnima Project. Here you can not only enjoy boating but also enjoy amidst a variety of flowers and cacti. Laser show and musical fountain in the evenings are major attractions of this park. People love to see the huge floral clock too at the entrance of the park. Birla Mandir and Hussain Sagar Lake which is an artificial lake with a granite Buddha statue in the centre are nearby.

Visiting Timings: 9.00 AM to 9.00 PM (All days except Mondays)
Lumbini Park Phone: 3455315

Boating Tariff in Lumbini Park

Mechanized boat for adults: INR 20/- (INR 15/- for child)
Speed Boat (4 persons): INR 120/-
Water Scooter: INR 50/- per trip
Steering Boat: Adult INR 20/- and child INR 15/-
Pedal boat: INR 20/- per head
Ferry Service to Buddha Statue: Adult INR 20/- and child INR 15/-
Bhageerathi Pleasure Cruiser: adult INR 50/- and child INR 30/-

Necklace Road

This is a place where you can savour some memorable moments. Built on the lines of Necklace road in Mumbai, the place actually resembles a necklace! It stretches across 3 kms. and connects NTR gardens, Lumbini park and Sanjeevaiah park (in Secunderabad). From Sanjeevaiah park, the road runs to Tank Bund road and again connects with NTR Gardens - making a necklace, isn't it?

Timings: Monday to Sunday 8.00 AM to 10.00 PM

Boating Tariff at Necklace road

Mechanized Boat: Adult INR 20/- and child INR 15/-
Speed Boat: INR 120/- per trip
Water Scooter: INR 50/- per trip
Steering Boat: Adult INR 20/- and child INR 15/-
Ferry Service to Buddha Statue: Adult INR 20/- and child 15/-

Sanjeevaiah Park

This is a park built on 92 acres on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake. It is named after ex-Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri Damodaram Sanjivayya and is now managed by Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). Well, this park will introduce you to a wide variety of birds, butterflies and insects including migratory birds such as pied crested cuckoo, spotbills, cranes etc. Sanjeevaiah park is the venue for public awareness campaigns and other events.

Boating tariff in Sanjeevaiah Park

Mechanized Boat: Adult INR 20/- and child INR 15/-
Pedal Boat: INR 20/- per head.

Durgam Cheruvu or Secret Lake

Durgam Chheruvu in Ranga Reddy district, is a freshwater lake spread across 83 acres. The lake is also famous as Secret Lake because it lies hidden between Jubilee hills and Madhapur. People generally visit here during weekends for relaxation and enjoy fishing. There are restaurants, artificial waterfalls and rock garden here. Adventure activities include rappelling, rock climbing, trekking etc. There is an art gallery, an amphitheatre and sculptor park too for artists.

Boating tariff at Durgam Chheruvu

Mechanized Boat: Adult INR 20/- and child INR 15/-
Pedal Boat: INR 20/- per head.
Water Scooter per trip: INR 50/-
Angling charges (3 fishes allowed) per 5 hours: INR 100/-

Public Gardens or Bagh-e-Aam

Also known as Bagh-e-Aam or Bagham, the Public gardens is a recreation park located in Nampally. Open air theatre 'Lalitha Kala Toranam', Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council buildings are all located here.

You must visit Andhra Pradesh Archaeological Museum when you come here.This is the most popular garden in Hyderabad!

Boating Tariff in Public Gardens or Bagh-e-Aam

Pedal Boat: INR 10/- per head

Mir Alam Tank

Mir Alam tank is located to the south of Musi river. The tank is named after Mir Alam Bahadur, then Prime Minister ofHyderabad state during the reign of Asaf Jah III, the third Nizam of Hyderabad state. You can visit Nehru Zoological park too in the vicinity.

Boating Tariff in Mir Alam Tank

Mechanized Boat: Adult INR 20/- and child INR 15/-
Steering Boat: Adult INR 20/- and child 15/-
Speed boat per trip: INR 120/-

After a week of hard work, take some time off and relax. Just try out one of these boating destinations and see for yourself how nature showers love on you and rejuvenates you in its green and pristine surroundings.