Himayat Sagar

Sitting on the banks of the lake and feeling the cold air hitting the waves of water gives a different feeling. If you want to feel the same with the ocean, then take a trip to the Himalayan lake in Hyderabad. The lake called Himayat Sagar is named after Sahebzade Himayat of Nizam of Hyderabad. It spreads over a vast area. An expenditure of Rs 93 lakh was incurred at that time in converting this lake into a beautiful tourist destination. Renowned as Asia's largest artificial lake, Hussain Sagar Lake is one of the most popular tourist attractions located in Hyderabad. The lake was commissioned by Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah in 1563 and is renowned for its monolith of Lord Buddha that stands right in its center. Incidentally, this monolith structure is the tallest of its kind in the world. Hussain Sagar lake is also Called Tank Bund and lies on a tributary of River Musi. The attraction also has a 3 km long dam wall and connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is bordered by Indira Park, Sanjeevaiah Park, and Lumbini Park on 3 sides and is truly a relaxing and calming getaway from the city.