OSMAN SAGAR LAKE

Whether it is summer or winter, the one place that is crowded with streaming visitors is Osman Sagar, situated 20 kms away from the city of Hyderabad, popularly known as Gandipet. This water body was formed by constructing a dam on the river Moosi in 1920 by Mir Osman Ali Khan. The twin city of Hyderabad and Secunderabad receive water supply from this lake. It is spread over an area of 46 square kilometers. The surroundings here are very pleasant and landscaped gardens with a swimming pool are added attractions.

Most tourists, who come with family and friends to Osman Sagar lake spend a whole day here revelling with food, playing games and having a lot of entertainment. There are some visitors who stay overnight at Gandipet, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism provides a guest house called "Sagar Mahal" which was the summer resort of the erstwhile Nizam. It has about ten double rooms, food is also arranged. Attractions within Osman Sagar Lake.

Location: 20 km from the city of Hyderabad
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Visiting Hours: Any Time
Popular As: Gandipet
Attractions within Osman Sagar Lake: Treasure Island, Elless World and Ocean Park.