About Ashok Sagar
Ashok Sagar, formerly known as Jankampet Cheruvu, is a scenic artificial reservoir and eco-tourism destination located in Jankampet village near Nizamabad in Telangana. The lake features a landscaped rock garden spanning two acres, an octagonal restaurant, a swinging bridge, boating facilities, and a children's park. A prominent fifteen-foot marble statue of Goddess Saraswati stands in the middle of the water, making it a notable landmark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a beautifully landscaped rock garden with winding paths through natural rock formations, enjoy boating on the reservoir using pedal boats, speed boats, or larger boats, dine at an octagonal-shaped restaurant, walk across a swinging bridge, and relax in a children's park. The lake offers scenic views with hilly landscapes in the backdrop and provides a peaceful environment for picnics and leisure activities.
Key highlights
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Fifteen-foot marble statue of Goddess Saraswati in the lake
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Two-acre landscaped rock garden with natural rock cuts
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Octagonal-shaped restaurant
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Boating facilities with multiple boat types
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Swinging bridge over the water
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Children's park
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Scenic hilly landscape backdrop
History of Ashok Sagar
The lake was originally known as Jankampet Cheruvu and was built during the Nizam era. It was later developed into a tourist destination under the initiative of Collector G. Ashok Kumar in the early 2000s, when it was renamed Ashok Sagar.
Culture & Context
The lake features a prominent fifteen-foot marble statue of Goddess Saraswati, representing cultural and religious significance. The site has been transformed from a swampy area into an eco-tourism destination promoting local tourism.
Route
| By air | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (approximately 190 km) |
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