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Picnic Spots in Hyderabad

Hyderabad occupies six hundred and fifty square kilometers of the Indian sub-continent and offers a plethora of tourism options making the tourism industry an important component of the city’s economy. 

Apart from Museums and palaces, Hyderabad has numerous picnic spots where one can take family and friends to enjoy the culture, history and scenic beauty of the city of pearls.

Some of the most visited picnic spots in Hyderabad are as follows:

Picnic Spot in HyderabadNTR Gardens

At NTR Marg adjacent to Hussain Sagar Lake, NTR Garden is also in proximity to other tourist attractions like Lumbini Park, Necklace road and Birla Mandir, IMAX theatre is exactly next to NTR gardens. 

The garden is called NTR after N.T Rama Rao, former Chief Minister and houses his memorial. 

The garden also has visitors train, souvenir complex, a tree top restaurant, a waterfall and creative architecture. City bus route number 5B can be taken to reach NTR gardens. The park is open from 2:30 PM till 10:00PM.

Nehru Zoological ParkNehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad entrance

This zoological park is situated near Mir Alam Tank or Sagar. Bengal Tiger, Sloth bear, Asiatic lion and many more animal and floral species are found here. 

One can enjoy the multiple safari trips and educational shows as well as feeding sessions organized everyday by the zoological park.

Nehru Zoo Park is closed on Mondays.

The zoological park is open for visitors from 8:30 AM till 5:00PM (July to March) and from 8:00 AM till 5:30 PM (April to June).
Many buses connect the Zoo park of Hyderabad like 5K, 2Z, 2/95A, 3H/95A, 3Z, and 65Z.
Address: Bahadurpura West, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500064
Phone: 040 2447 7355

Indira Park

Picnic in Indira parkNamed after the former Prime Minister of India Ms. Indira Gandhi this park is one of the newly constructed parks of the city of Hyderabad situated in Domalguda along Hussain Sagar Lake. 

Park’s design by a commissioner of customs and excise duty, this park also has many food stalls and can be a good picnic destination.

Indira park is open from 8:00 AM till 7:00 PM

Buses: 20D, 86/118M, 20P, 20V, 20M, 113EX, 113EK

Address: Lower Tank Bund, Kavadiguda, Hyderabad
Phone: 040 - 27611454, 040 – 27674714

Lumbini Park Picnic at Lumbini Park

Located in the Necklace road area Lumbini park is about 3 kilometers away from Hyderabad. This park is adjacent to Hussain Sagar 

Every day at 6:30 PM a fountain and light show is organized.

To reach Lumbini Park one can use the MMTS i.e. the Multi Modal Transport System. The nearest MMTS station is Necklace road station on Hyderabad to Falaknuma road.

Lumbini park is open from 9.00 A.M. till 9.00 P.M

Address:
Along the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, 500063

KBR National Park

Picnic places in HyderabadKasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park is situated in Jubilee hills check post road, the nearest landmark is LV Prasad Eye Hospital and is exactly opposite to TDP party house . 

This park is a sanctuary for anteaters and peacocks including Monkeys and snakes. KBR National Park is home to Chiran Palace as well.

Timings: 8 AM to 8 PM on all days. The nearest MMTS station is Madhapur
Address: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500034
Phone: 040 2355 5463

Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park 

Deer at deer park of Mahavir Harina National ParkThis national park is a Deer Park and is in the Vanasthalipuram area of Hyderabad. Maharvir National Park was created to preserve the biodiversity and heritage of the area and rehabilitate the species endangered.

This national Park happens to be situated on the outskirts of Hyderabad in Vijayawada road. The shuttle service in this park allows tourists to get close to the black bucks.

Mahavir Park is closed on Mondays from 9:00AM till 5:00PM.
Address: National Highway 7, Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad – 500070
Phone: (040) 24020950

Mrugavani National Park

Located near Chilkur in Moinabad mandal, Mrugavani National Park is home to more than 600 different typesMrugavani National park of flora and fauna species. Safari rides are available for those who want to get closer to the denizens of the National Park. Provision for nature walks with guides is also available.

The Park is around 25 Kilometers away from Hyderabad. It is open from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM.
Bus route numbers 288D and 288C
Address: Divisional Forest Officer, (Wildlife Management: 040-23607663): Forest Range Officer, Mrugavani National Park, Chilkur.

Snow World

Snow world HyderabadSnow World is an amusement park covering an area of 2 acres and conveniently located next to Indira Park and Hussain Sagar Lake. 

The bumping car on an ice rink can and toboggan ride can be real a novel experience. You can try trekking up the slope, find an igloo and pose for a picture, enjoy the merry go round.

Do's and dont's in Snow World


  • The warm gear given is sufficient however it is advisable to wear your own socks as the boots might not be adequate to keep you warm
  • Take time to acclamatize in the accalamatizing zone, as one might get giddy because of the sudden fall in temperature
  • It is better to visit the snow world in evening
  • Heart patients and pregnant women are advised to take precautions
Address: Lower Tank Bund Rd, Hyderabad, AP 500080
Contact: 040-6599 0167
Timings: Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, other days: 10:30 AM-8:00PM
Bus routes: AP9Y-6082, AP9Y-6578, AP9Y-7735 and AP9Y-8160 can be taken to reach Tank Bund road.

Yogi Bear ParkPicnic at Yogi Bear Park

Yogi Bear Park is ideal for golf enthusiasts. The yogi bear park has a miniature golf course with 9 holes. 

There is a skating rink, camping club and a romping ground and a separate enclosure for the kids.

Address: Beside Sanjeevaiah Park, NecklaceRoad, Secunderabad - 500003
Website: www.yogibearents.com
Timings: 10:00 AM-10:00PM
Ticket rates
Closest Bus Stop
Sanjeevaiah Park; to reach Sanjeevaiah park one can take the MMTS route between Lingampally to Falaknuma route.

Hussain Sagar Lake

Overview of Hussain Sagar Lake and Tank Bund road in Hyderabad

Out of the so many lakes in Hyderabad there is one lake worth mentioning as one of the picnic destinations in the city and that is Hussain Sagar lake. 

At Hussain Sagar lake on one hand there is the Boat Club and on the other hand there is Secunderabad therefore connecting the twin cities i.e. Hyderabad and Secunderabad. 

Address: Beside Necklace Road, Necklace Road, Hyderabad - 500004
City bus routes 7, 7b, 7C, 7D, 7U and 7V can be taken to reach Tank Bund road.

Apart from the above mentioned destinations there are other lakes in Hyderabad that can be considered when thinking about picnic spots in the city of Hyderabad like Osman Sagar, Durgam Cheruvu, Himayat Sagar, Shamirpet Lake, Rukn ud Daula Lake, Mir Alam sagar and Saroornagar Lake
With so many places to visit Hyderabad can be a destination that can keep the tourists on their toes.

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