The annual Fish Prasadam event is here, drawing thousands of people from across the region to the heart of Hyderabad. To ensure smooth vehicular movement and avoid massive gridlocks, the Hyderabad Traffic Police have released a comprehensive traffic advisory.
If you are planning to head toward Nampally or MJ Market over the next couple of days, here is everything you need to know to navigate the city without hassle.
## Major Traffic Diversions to Watch Out For
To prevent congestion around the Exhibition Grounds, several key routes have been modified:
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From MJ Market: Traffic heading toward Nampally is being rerouted toward Abids and the Nampally GPO (General Post Office).
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From MJ Bridge & Begum Bazar: Commuters heading toward Nampally will be diverted at Alaska Junction toward Darusalam and Ek Minar.
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Heavy & Private Vehicles: Private cars and heavy transport vehicles are strictly prohibited between MJ Market and Taj Island. These vehicles will be diverted toward the GPO (from MJ Market) and toward the AR Petrol Pump.
## Parking Allotments: Where to Leave Your Vehicle
Finding a parking spot during a major city event can be a nightmare. The traffic police have designated specific zones based on your vehicle type and the direction you are coming from:
Four-Wheeler Parking (Nampally Side)
If you are arriving in a four-wheeler from the Nampally direction, you must park at one of the following locations:
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Gruha Kalpa
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Gagan Vihar
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Chandra Vihar
Note for Drivers: Once parked, you can proceed on foot to the Exhibition Ground via Gate No. 2.
Two-Wheeler Parking
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Coming from MJ Market: Park your vehicle at the Manoranjan Complex.
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Coming from Nampally: Designated parking is available near Bheem Rao Bada (adjacent to the Shezan Hotel).
## Public Transit, Buses, and Auto-Rickshaws
If you are taking public transport to the venue, pay close attention to the designated drop-off points, as buses and vans will not be allowed to go all the way to the gates.
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Auto-Rickshaws: A dedicated auto-rickshaw stand has been set up directly in front of Shezan Hotel for easy pick-ups and drop-offs.
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Government Buses & Vans (Parking): All official government buses and vans will be stationed at the CWC parking area.
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Bus Drop-off (From MJ Market): The final stop for these routes is the Gandhi Bhawan Bus Stop.
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Bus Drop-off (From Nampally): Passengers must alight at the Gruha Kalpa Bus Stop and walk to the venue via Gate No. 2.
Official Entry & VIP Access Routes
To keep the entry points organized, specific gates have been assigned for supplies and VIPs:
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Supply & NGO Vehicles (Gate No. 3): All fish-brining water tankers and voluntary organizations carrying food materials must enter through Gate No. 3. A valid pass is strictly mandatory for entry.
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VIP Pass Holders (From MJ Market): Proceed to Gandhi Bhavan $\rightarrow$ turn left at the Adab Hotel lane $\rightarrow$ pass through Gate No. 1 and the CWC Gate to reach the VIP Entry Gate.
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VIP Pass Holders (From Nampally): Take a U-turn at Gandhi Bhavan $\rightarrow$ turn left toward Gate No. 1 and the CWC Gate to access the VIP Entry Gate.
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VIP Parking: All VIP vehicles must park strictly within the designated VIP Parking Area.
