Biodiversity Park Hyderabad Entry Fee
0 Free Entry
Biodiversity Park Hyderabad Phone
040 2323 7625
| Biodiversity Park Hyderabad Address: Old Mumbai Hwy, opp. to Commisioner office, Gachibowli, Silpa Gram Craft Village, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500081, India
Biodiversity Park Hyderabad Timings
| Day | Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Wedesday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Biodiversity Park in Hyderabad is a 13-acre park with trees from various parts of the world. It is divided into four sectors, with over 200 varieties of trees planted by scientists from different UN countries. Many people come here for their morning or evening walks, or to spend time with family and friends.
The park also has the iconic 32-feet high Biodiversity Pylon at the entrance.
The pylon symbolises the creation of matter, the elements of nature and the evolution of species. It depicts the evolution starting from an atom to various life forms, including human beings. It also has a model of DNA on the top.
History of Biodiversity Park Hyderabad
Hyderabad Biodiversity Park was established in 2012, during the Convention on Biological Diversity. The scientists who were a part of the convention planted the trees here. The then Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, inaugurated Biodiversity Park with the commemorative 32-feet pylon you can see as you enter through the gate.
Architecture of Pylon in Biodiversity Park
The pylon is an artistic expression of life on earth and its evolution. This is an elliptical structure made of Etah Gold limestone. At its top, you'll see a double helix representing the human DNA. And at the base, you have five concentric rings representing the five elements of nature – Air, Earth, Fire, Water and Ether.
1. Ring of Air – It is the outermost ring, which is represented by 12 trees. Then, 12 pedestals along the ring also contribute to Biodiversity Park architecture. They represent 12 hours of the day. And on the stair skirting, the names of 193 countries are engraved on polished Black granite.
2. Ring of Earth – It is an ambulatory path with a Black granite surface in antique finish. The width of the path is 6 feet, which represents the average height of human beings. And the pathway is engraved with the names of all 191 species listed in the ‘Tree of Life’.
3. Ring of Fire – It is represented by the Sun and its rays. The base of the representation is made up of Black granite. And the colours of fire, the sun rays, are portrayed with Red granite and Yellow limestone.
4. Ring of Water – It is a water basin surrounding the pylon. The structure is filled with blue water representing the waters in the ocean. And Black granite, cut in the shape of continents, floats on the surface. It represents our world without any political boundaries.
5. Ring of Ether – It is a fan-like structure, having two levels with empty space between them. The Upper Ether level is made of Yellow limestone, and the Lower Ether level is made up of stacked slabs of Black Granite.
Apart from the rings of the five elements, a mural wall is also a part of the architecture. This tapering wall is made of Etah Gold limestone, and it forms the slope between the Ring of Fire and the Ring of Water. This wall has engraved Phylum graphics which depict the three aspects of biodiversity: Species (Prani), System (Prakruthi) and Structure (Antarlaya).
Things to do at Biodiversity Park
1. Going for a walk – This Biodiversity Park is divided into four sectors. These green sectors have 200 varieties of trees, planted by scientists from UN countries – Australia, Bhutan, Egypt and others. A description board, alongside the tree, mentions the country, the scientific name, the importance and other details. And you can walk around, exploring the park.
2. Admiring the pylon – The 32-feet high artistic expression of life on earth is an architectural marvel. It is also considered an iconic landmark of Hyderabad, and you can walk around on the path, admiring the fine details.
3. Cycling – Apart from walking around and exploring the trees, many people come to Biodiversity Park for cycling too. They take brisk walks on the pathways and circumambulate the pylon on their cycle.
4. Bird watching – In the flowery bushes and trees, you'll find many birds hopping around.
5. Taking photographs – Photography is another common activity among tourists here. You can click photos with the colourful bushes or of the intricate details on the commemorative pylon.
Biodiversity Park Hyderabad Entry Fee and Timings
Entry to the Biodiversity park is free for everyone. And it is open throughout the year. So, you can come here with your friends and family members, and enjoy as much as you want.
Biodiversity Park Hyderabad timings are from 8 AM to 12 PM and from 4 PM to 8 PM. And the best time to visit the park is during winter, from November to February. During these months, the temperature of Hyderabad is mild, and you can explore the park comfortably.
You can spend around an hour or two here.
How to reach Biodiversity Park in Hyderabad?
Biodiversity Park is in the Gachibowli area of Hyderabad, near HITECH City. It is about 15 km away from Nampally Railway Station and 20 km from Secunderabad Railway Station. The park is 36 km away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
And following are the different ways to reach Biodiversity Park in Hyderabad –
By metro – The nearest metro station to the park is Raidurg (Hyderabad Metro, Blue Line). It is about 2 km away. And from the metro station, you can walk the distance or hire a taxi/auto to reach Biodiversity Park.
By bus – Public buses to Biodiversity Park are also available. The Roda Mistry College bus stop is the nearest, a few hundred metres away. From there, it’s only a short walk to the park.
By taxi/cab – You can also book a private cab from top car rental companies in Hyderabad to explore Biodiversity Park and other popular places to visit in Hyderabad conveniently.
