Palair Reservoir

Palair Reservoir, also known as Palair Lake, is a man-made freshwater reservoir located in Palair village of Kusumanchi Mandal in Khammam district, Telangana. Built as a balancing reservoir for the Lal Bahadur Canal of the Nagarjuna Sagar project, it covers 1,748 hectares with a storage capacity of 2.5 TMC. The reservoir serves as a major source of drinking water and supports irrigation and fishing activities in the region.

Visitors can expect to see an expansive man-made lake surrounded by natural landscapes. The reservoir offers scenic views of the water body and surrounding greenery. Activities include boating facilities operated by Telangana Tourism, bird photography, and enjoying the tranquil environment. The site features basic tourist infrastructure including restaurant and resort facilities managed by the tourism department.

Built as part of the Nagarjuna Sagar project, Palair Reservoir serves as a balancing reservoir for the Lal Bahadur Canal, which is a left bank canal of the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam constructed between 1955 and 1967.