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Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park
East Hyderabad comprises the well-developed industrial suburbs at the east, with pharmaceutical factories and middle-class housing. Other than the occasional park and the odd restaurant, it is most visited for the resorts on the outskirts of the city, as well as Ramoji Film City.
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- Hayat Bakshi Mosque
- Ramoji Film City
- Moula Ali Dargah
- Shilparamam, Uppal
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Places to Visit
- Hayat Bakshi Mosque: It was constructed in 1672 during the reign of Abdullah Qutb Shah the fifth Sultan of Golconda, and named after Hayat Bakshi Begum.
- Ramoji Film City: Spread over 2,000 acres, it is a film-themed park combined with a studio, unabashedly modelled after Universal City in California, United States. Opened in 1996, it is the world's largest film studio.
- Moula Ali Dargah: The 400 stairs bring you to a place of worship built by the Asif Jahis. The Moula Ali Dargah was built in the memory of Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Shilparamam, Uppal: It is an arts and crafts village located in Uppal. The village was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts.
Things to Do
- Kapra Lake: Rao Nagar is famous for its idol immersion events during the Ganesh Puja festival.
- Saroornagar Lake: This lake is a pleasant space for young couples to spend their evening. It has large pedestrian spaces, and abundant lighting at night.
- Shamirpet Lake: A Nizam-era lake, populated among birdwatchers. The lake is highly patrolled by police due to several cases of drowning.
- Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park: The largest green space in Hyderabad. This dense forest area was established by the last ruler of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, for hunting.
- High View Swimming Pool: High View Swimming Pool is worth a visit while in Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park.
- Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: The home ground of Hyderabad cricket team, Hyderabad women's cricket team and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Sightseeing Places
- Hayat Bakshi Mosque: It was constructed in 1672 during the reign of Abdullah Qutb Shah the fifth Sultan of Golconda, and named after Hayat Bakshi Begum.
- Ramoji Film City: Spread over 2,000 acres, it is a film-themed park combined with a studio, unabashedly modelled after Universal City in California, United States. Opened in 1996, it is the world's largest film studio.
- Moula Ali Dargah: The 400 stairs bring you to a place of worship built by the Asif Jahis. The Moula Ali Dargah was built in the memory of Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Shilparamam, Uppal: It is an arts and crafts village located in Uppal. The village was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts.
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Hayat Bakshi Mosque
It was constructed in 1672 during the reign of Abdullah Qutb Shah the fifth Sultan of Golconda, and named after Hayat Bakshi Begum.
Ramoji Film City
Spread over 2,000 acres, it is a film-themed park combined with a studio, unabashedly modelled after Universal City in California, United States. Opened in 1996, it is the world's largest film studio.
Moula Ali Dargah
The 400 stairs bring you to a place of worship built by the Asif Jahis. The Moula Ali Dargah was built in the memory of Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.
Shilparamam, Uppal
It is an arts and crafts village located in Uppal. The village was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), about 56 km from Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Pagidipalli railway station, about 13 km from central Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–35°C with about 26 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–29°C with about 97 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park (Oct, Nov) averages 20–29°C with about 63 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 17–27°C with about 3 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 35°C and lows of 25°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
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- Summary: East Hyderabad comprises the well-developed industrial suburbs at the east, with pharmaceutical factories and middle-class housing.
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Significance
The park was named after Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, in commemoration of his 2500th nirvan anniversary in the year 1975. The place where the park is located was once a private hunting ground for the Nizam, rulers of Hyderabad.
Conservation Significance
The park was named after Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, in commemoration of his 2500th nirvan anniversary in the year 1975. The place where the park is located was once a private hunting ground for the Nizam, rulers of Hyderabad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park is most comfortable in January, February, March, August and November, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 36°C) and the wettest months are July, September and October.
The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), about 56 km away. The nearest railway station is Pagidipalli railway station, about 13 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Hayat Bakshi Mosque, Ramoji Film City, Moula Ali Dargah and Shilparamam, Uppal.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 26°C to 36°C over the year, with about 511 mm of rain in total.
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