Attractions

Hussain Sagar Lake

Hussain Sagar Lake is a large artificial lake situated on the border of Hyderabad and Secunderabad in Telangana, built in 1563 during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. Spread over about 5.7 square kilometres, it is known for the 16-metre monolithic Buddha statue on Gibraltar Rock at its centre. Connected by Tank Bund causeway, the lake is a major recreational and sightseeing hub with boating, parks and illuminated promenades.