Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad

Name: Hussain Sagar Lake
Address: Necklace Rd, Hyderabad, India

#57 among attractions in Hyderabad

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped lake in Hyderabad, Telangana, built by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1563. It is spread across an area of 5.7 square kilometres and is fed by the River Musi. A large monolithic statue of the Gautama Buddha, erected in 1992, stands on Gibraltar Rock in the middle of the lake. It also separates the city centre of Hyderabad from its neighborhood Secunderabad. The maximum depth of the lake is 32 feet ()

Local name: हुसैन सागर Area: 1.7 mi²Length: 1.99 miWidth: 9186 ftMaximum depth: 32 ftElevation: 1680 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 17°25'26"N, 78°28'27"E

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Necklace RdErstwhile Circle-V (Khairatabad)Hyderabad India

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Hussain Sagar Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buddha Statue of Hyderabad, NTR Gardens, Lumbini Park, Jalavihar.

0.6 miS
Monuments and statues, Historical place, View point
Buddha Statue of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
15 min walk • Rising from the heart of Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar Lake stands the majestic Buddha Statue, an emblem of peace and spirituality in the bustling city. Carved from a single piece of white granite, the statue is one of the tallest of its kind, reaching an impressive height...
0.9 miSW
Park, Garden, Theme park
NTR Gardens, Hyderabad
23 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Hyderabad, India, NTR Gardens offers a serene escape from urban life. This verdant park, spread over 36 acres, serves as a tribute to the late Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), a former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and a legendary...
1 miS
Park, Lake
Lumbini Park, Hyderabad
26 min walk • Nestled along the serene shores of Hussain Sagar Lake, Lumbini Park stands as an urban oasis in the heart of Hyderabad, India. This verdant expanse, named after the birthplace of Lord Buddha, offers city dwellers and tourists alike a tranquil retreat from the daily...
0.8 miNW
17°25'57"N • 78°27'56"E
Jalavihar, Hyderabad
22 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park, Water park
0.9 miSW
17°24'46"N • 78°27'57"E
Prasads Multiplex, Hyderabad
25 min walk • Nightlife, Cinema
1.4 miNE
Temple
Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, Hyderabad
37 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Hyderabad, India, the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and cultural heritage. This revered temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, a form of the divine feminine energy in Hinduism, and attracts devotees...
0.9 miSE
Park
Indira Park, Hyderabad
23 min walk • Indira Park, nestled in the bustling city of Hyderabad, India, stands as an oasis of tranquility amid urban chaos. Established in 1975 and spread across 76 acres of lush greenery, this park is named after the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
1 miW
Palace
Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad
25 min walk • Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the governor of Telangana located in the city of Hyderabad, India. It is located at Somajiguda adjacent to Hussain Sagar lake.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Domalguda, Hyderabad
34 min walk • Domalguda is a locality in Hyderabad, India. It lies along the southern part of Hussain Sagar, just south of Indira Park. Hindu religious monastic order Ramakrishna Math and Andhra Vidyalaya College occupy nearly half of the neighborhood.
1.2 miSW
Palace
Bella Vista, Hyderabad
31 min walk • Bella Vista is a royal palace of the Nizam during the existence of Hyderabad State, now located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is an Indo-European building standing on a 10-acre verdant campus. The building's French architect named it Bella Vista, meaning beautiful sight, since it overlooks the Hussain sagar lake.
1.4 miNE
Temple
Parsi Fire Temple, Hyderabad
37 min walk • Parsi Fire Temple is a place of worship for the Parsis in India. Located at MG Road in Secunderabad, Telangana, the temple is believed to have been consecrated in September 1847. The temple was built by two brothers and traders, Pestonji Meherji and Viccaji Meherji, who had settled down in Secunderabad.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hussain Sagar Lake?

Nearby attractions include Buddha Statue of Hyderabad, Hyderabad (15 min walk), Jalavihar, Hyderabad (22 min walk), Indira Park, Hyderabad (23 min walk), NTR Gardens, Hyderabad (23 min walk).

How to get to Hussain Sagar Lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hussain Sagar Lake:

Bus

Bus stop (18 min walk)
Khairatabad (30 min walk)

Train

Necklace Road (19 min walk)
Sanjeevaiah Park (21 min walk)

Metro

Khairatabad • Lines: Red Line (32 min walk)
Begumpet • Lines: 3 (38 min walk)