HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has announced ticket prices for entry to the Eco Hill Park at Kothwalguda.
Visitors are being allowed into the park. The authority fixed the entry fee at ₹50 for children and ₹100 for adults.
Longest elevated boardwalk offers Himayatsagar views
The park features a 1.5 km elevated boardwalk, built with composite wood and measuring 2.5 metres wide. Officials said it is the longest elevated boardwalk in the country.
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Visitors walking along the structure can view both the eco park and the Himayatsagar reservoir landscape.
Aviary houses rare birds from four continents
A key attraction is a 4.8 acre aviary, described as the largest in Asia. It houses 6,500 birds from 25 species, brought from Asia, Africa, South America and Australia.
The park also contains 10 lakh plants, aimed at creating a green zone with clean air for visitors.
Natural play zone and butterfly garden for children
The park includes a natural play area for children, built with wooden play equipment and soft grass surfaces.
A butterfly garden has also been developed within the park.
Biodiversity park hosts 188 plant species
Officials said the park showcases rich biodiversity with 188 plant species.
These include 50 hedge varieties, 35 shrub species, 15 creepers to prevent soil erosion, 12 ornamental flowering plants, and 40 varieties of foliage plants. A rock garden flora section featuring low-water plants has also been created.
Visitor details
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
Entry fee: ₹100
Aviary ticket: ₹150
Weekend ticket: ₹200

