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Located in the centre of the Hussain Sagar
Lake in Hyderabad
is the Buddha statue, which is 16m high, 350 tonne, and monolithic statue,
placed on the Rock of Gibraltar. It has been hewn from a hill rock at
Raigir in Nalgonda district of
Andhra pradesh.
It
is the largest monolithic statue in Asia. Made of white granite, it is
finely sculptured and stands majestically amidst the shimmering waters of
the lake. Standing alone and spreading an aura of peace, the Buddha Statue
is a major attraction to south Asians who come to visit Buddhist sites.
Air: Hyderabad
being the capital city is well connected by air from all the important
cities of the country.
Rail: Hyderabad has got its own railhead and is connected with all
the major cities within the state and outside.
Road: Regular bus service connects Hyderabad with all the
important places within the country. For city transportation city buses,
taxis, and auto rickshaws are also available.
For accommodation purpose tourist can check
out the various budget and star hotels in Hyderabad & Secunderabad.