Lumbini Park, Hyderabad

This lakeside park on the shore of Hussain Sagar is best known for its evening laser-and-water show and as the launch point for boat rides to the giant Buddha statue on the lake. Landscaped lawns, fountains and walkways make it a popular family outing in the heart of the city. Illuminated musical fountains draw crowds after dark, and the breeze off the water tempers the Deccan heat. Its central location between the twin cities makes the park a convenient and lively urban retreat.