Hussain Sagar Lake

Hussain Sagar Lake, an artificial lake in Hyderabad, is the largest artificial lake in Asia and a popular picnic spot.

Currency

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Best time to visit

November to February

Languages

Telugu · Hindi · English

Coordinates

17.439°, 78.469°

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1The lake is home to the Buddha Statue, one of the largest monolithic statues of Buddha in the world
2It is a popular spot for boating and water sports
3The lake is also a significant source of water supply to the city of Hyderabad

1562: Constructed by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty
1687: The lake was renamed from 'Gosha Dam' to 'Hussain Sagar' after the viceroy Hussain Shah Wali
1869: The lake was connected to the Musi River to ensure a constant water supply

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