Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad

Name: Hussain Sagar
Address: Hyderabad, India

#43 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: 1762 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 17°27'0"N, 78°30'0"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Monda Market, Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, Secunderabad Clock Tower.

0.6 miS
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Hyderabad
15 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, also known as St. Mary's Church, is a revered Christian edifice nestled in the bustling city of Hyderabad, India. This church stands as a testament to the rich religious tapestry of the region, serving as a beacon of faith...
1.1 miS
Shopping, Market
Monda Market, Hyderabad
29 min walk • Monda Market is an iconic marketplace situated in the heart of Hyderabad, India. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and a wide array of goods, this market is a bustling hub of commercial activity that caters to the diverse needs of the city's residents.
1.1 miSW
Temple
Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, Hyderabad
28 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...
0.6 miS
Tower
Secunderabad Clock Tower, Hyderabad
17 min walk • Secunderabad Clock Tower is a clock tower located in the Secunderabad region of Hyderabad, India. Constructed in 1860 on 10 acres of land, the structure was inaugurated on 1 February 1897.
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City, Neighbourhood
Secunderabad, Hyderabad
1 min walk • Secunderabad is the twin city of Hyderabad in Hyderabad district in the Indian state of Telangana. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was established in 1806 as a British cantonment.
0.7 miS
Church
Centenary Baptist Church Secunderabad, Hyderabad
18 min walk • STBC-Centenary Baptist Church Secunderabad is a Baptist Church in the city of Secunderabad, India which was established in 1875 by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society and was later led by the Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches through the Deccan Association.
1.1 miSW
Temple
Parsi Fire Temple, Hyderabad
28 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.
0.7 miSE
17°26'32"N • 78°30'20"E
ISKCON Secunderabad, Hyderabad
17 min walk • Temple
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Sikh Village, Hyderabad
28 min walk • Sikh Village earlier known as Sikhul thota is a small suburb in Secunderabad, India. The name is attributed to some of the Nizam's Sikh troops being settled here a century ago. It is 3 km from Paradise Circle and 2 km from Bowenpally.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Marredpally, Hyderabad
19 min walk • Marredpally is a residential suburb in the city of Secunderabad, a Mandal in the Hyderabad District in the Indian state of Telangana. It is divided into East Marredpally and West Marredpally.
1.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Sindhi Colony, Hyderabad
41 min walk • Sindhi Colony is a major suburb of Secunderabad, India. It was founded to house refugee Sindhis coming from Sindh that became a part of Pakistan after the partition of India in 1947. It is to the north of Hyderabad. The suburb has many smaller residential colonies.

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Which popular attractions are close to Hussain Sagar?

Nearby attractions include Secunderabad, Hyderabad (1 min walk), Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Hyderabad (15 min walk), Secunderabad Clock Tower, Hyderabad (17 min walk), ISKCON Secunderabad, Hyderabad (17 min walk).

How to get to Hussain Sagar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hussain Sagar:

Bus

Jubilee Bus Station (6 min walk)
Aeroexpress Boarding Point (20 min walk)

Metro

Jbs • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Parade Grounds • Lines: 2, 3 (12 min walk)

Train

Secunderabad Junction (29 min walk)
James Street (37 min walk)