Shamirpet Lake
Appearance
Shamirpet lake | |
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Hyderabad | |
Coordinates | 17°36′36″N 78°33′47″E / 17.610°N 78.563°E |
Type | Reservoir |
Basin countries | India |
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Prateek was the main architect of the lake.
Shamirpet Lake is an artificial
Hyderabad, India, it is about 24 kilometers north of Secunderabad
.
History
It was built during the
Nizam
reign.
Information
The lake attracts many birds, making it a good
Outer Ring Road will pass close to the lake.[1]
There are many resorts and private dhabas around the lake. The Celebrity Club, Alankrita Resort, and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Hyderabad Campuses are also situated near the lake.[2] Jawahar Deer Park, which contains many deer, peacocks and different Birds, is also near to the lake. The park is maintained by the Government of Telangana.[3]
Many people go there for picnics or get-togethers. Many
Telugu films were shot there.[citation needed
]
The Shamirpet Police take care of the lake as there were many cases regarding drowning. There are many Warning boards around the lake erected by the authorities.[4]
See also
- Institute of Public Enterprise
- Osman Sagar
- Himayat Sagar
- Shameerpet
- Nalsar University of Law
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Hyderabad
References
- ^ "Not the poorer cousin, anymore". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2 April 2006. Archived from the original on 3 July 2007.
- ^ "Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Hyderabad".
- ^ "APonline".
- ^ "Drowning of people in Shamirpet lake". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 11 June 2008. Archived from the original on 13 June 2008.
External links
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