One of the finest examples of brilliant structural skills, the Statue of Lord Buddha was erected on the Gibraltar rock of Hussain Sagar in 1985. Implementing the Buddha Purnima project, the 72 feet colossal Statue, also believed to be the tallest monolith ever, was shifted to Hyderabad in 1988.
Today, the Statue of Lord Buddha is found on top of a concrete podium at the Tank Bund area of Hyderabad. Weighing a total of 450 tons, the Statue is a tourism asset of Andhra Pradesh and is quite popular even beyond the boundaries of the nation.
The recently opened Lumbini Park beside the structure seems to have added some more shades of brightness to the existing vibrant aura that surrounds the Statue. With exciting boat trip options, the Park is aesthetically decorated with famous variety of bonsai and a fountain with musical melody.
Hyderabad is a popular tourism destination of South India. The place has an appreciable network of roads, railway tracks and airways. With an international air terminal, the place also offers rail services that connect it to all major cities of India. Hence, coming to Hyderabad and visiting the Statue is quite convenient for the global tourists.
Exuding an unmatchable elegance and revered dignity, the Statue of Lord Buddha in Hyderabad literally captivates the travelers with its standing eminence.
Last Updated on 19 May 2011
