Attractions at & Nearby Hussain Sagar Lake

Patton Tank

This was a war trophy given by Pakistan to the 54th Infantry Division after the India Pakistan war of 1971 got completed. This was same battalion that was stopped from usage in the Basantar Battle.

Buddha Statue

Right at the centre of the lake, tourist can find the world’s tallest single stone statue of Lord Buddha. This is made from white granite, is about 22m in height and about 450 tonnes in weight. This is erected on the Rock of Gibraltar and attracts a large number of tourists every year. This statue was erected here as a result of efforts taken by the Buddha Purnima Project during 1992. It took around 2 years and 200 sculptors to complete this statue. The pedestal on which the statue is erected upon is in the shape of a red lotus.

Lumbini Park

This park that is situated very close to the Hussain Sagar Lake is set up on 7.5 acres. This was also established as a result of the efforts taken by the Buddha Purnima Project at a cost of Rs 2.35crores. This park offers water fountains that have music, state of the art laser lighting and boating rides for tourists.

Birla Temple

This is a Hindu temple that is building on sparkling white marble at a height of around 280 feet. It is situated on top of a hill, Naubath Pahad. It took around 10 years to complete the temple and it was inaugurated during 1976 by the Sri Ranganathananda belonging to the Ramakrishna Mission.

Sanjeevaiah Park

This scenic park is situated on a sprawling 92 acres is located towards the north of the lake. It has been named after the former CM of Andhra Pradesh, Damodaram Sanjeevaiah. It comes under the control of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority. It got the best open landscape award for 2010.

Prasad’s IMAX

This is a multiplex that offers services of international standards to tourists. It is set up on a staggering 235000 sq.feet and contains a multiplex with 5 screens, international food outlet chains, shopping mall and a play zone. This is the country’s third IMAX multiplex.

NTR Gardens

Just close to the Hussain Sagar Lake, one can find the NTR Gardens. A small garden set up on 55 acres, this park is controlled and managed by the Buddha Purnima Project Authority and continuous developments have been happening in the park ever since 1999. NT Rama Rao, an iconic figure and former CM of Andhra Pradesh was the inspiration behind the park being named thus.

Tomb of Saidani Maa Saheba

Saidani Maa Saheba was a saint during the rule of Nizams. The tomb, like any other Islamic tomb has been constructed in marble and has intricate artwork on it. It has been declared as a heritage site by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Sailing

Since 1971, the Hussain Sagar Lake has introduced sailing activities. Regattas are conducted here in joint collaboration with EME Sailing Association and Sailing Club of Secunderabad. Since 1984, an exclusive Sailing week has been celebrated here. Different types of sailing boats are made use in competitions held here. Participants from all over the globe gather at the lake for these competitions. During the month of August 2009, the Hussain Sagar Lake hosts the monsoon regattas that are quite popular among sailors from all over the world.

Water Sports

Boat Races are one of the amazing sports practiced by people all over the world. No matter from where you belong, there is an urge for water sports. Water racing is a routine event in Hussain Sagar, especially, Yachting and Sailing events. Besides this, the lake itself is amazing and attracts a large crowd from all over the world. During Boat race events which are the most loved one, the entire lake is decorated and looks awesome due to the colourful decoration and different people gather from across the world.

Andhra Pradesh tourism is committed to make availability of the best of facilities for such events. Right from the latest motor boats to launchers, you will find all here.

Conservation

During the earlier days, Hussain Sagar Lake was one of sources of water supply for Hyderabad. However of late, it has become the dumping point of sewage from the cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The setup of Hussain Sagar Lake has completely changed now as there is a need to educate the people and government about sewage management techniques. A lot of siltation and debris of plants too have accumulated on the surface of the lake making it quite dangerous. There was a study conducted during 2008 which revealed that the lake has crossed its threshold of eutrophic condition and that the lake was in urgent need of conservation. The water levels had dropped alarmingly, thereby causing immense danger to the species that live in it. A new initiative has been proposed by the APPCB, in order to restore the lake to its original standards and the initial stages of the project have kicked off. What is not quite pleasant to note is that though the sewage management techniques have kicked off in one part of the lake, the sewage flowing into the other part of the lake is still growing in alarming proportions and difficult to be controlled.