Shamirpet Lake
| Shamirpet lake | |
|---|---|
Hyderabad | |
| Coordinates | 17°36′36″N 78°33′47″E / 17.610°N 78.563°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | India |
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
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shamirpet Lake.
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