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Gandipet Lake also known as Osman Sagar Lake is located in the City of Hyderabad. The lake got its name for the reason that late seventh Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1920 built a Dam over the lake to save the city from drowning into flood.
Spreading over an area of 46 kms it is the main reservoir for the twin cities - Hyderabad and Secundarabad. The dam built came as a savor of the city.
The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad receive their water supply from this lake. The surroundings here are very pleasant and landscaped gardens with a swimming pool are among the recently added attractions. The Lake is always buzzing with activity be it summers or winters. The flow of tourists remains almost constant throughout the year. This should give an idea as to how popular the lake is among tourists.
Gandipet Lake is a main Tourist attraction of Hyderabad. People from all over the world come to see the beautiful lake. With a number of entertainment options, it has become a part of the daily life of the people of Hyderabad.
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20 Kilometers away from Hyderabad city. |
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