Lake Hussain Sagar, which separates the city of Secunderabad from Hyderabad is one of the largest man made lakes.
The lake was built in the year 1562 by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali. The lake was originally constructed to supply drinking water but it is not used as a drinking water source since 1930.
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| Hussain Sagar Lake |
An 18 meter high monolithic statue of Lord Buddha towers over the lake from atop the Rock of Gibraltar.
The idea of erecting a giant monolith Buddha statue in the midst of Hussainsagar lake on the Gibraltar rock was a part of the Buddha Poornima project in 1985.
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| Buddha Statue |
Hussain Sagar Lake is a popular spot for sailing. Various regattas have been held here since 1971 jointly by the EME Sailing Association and the Secunderabad Sailing Club.
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Thanks for writing about tourist attractions in Secunderabad city. A city with a rich history, Secunderabad (sikandarabad) was named after Nizam Sikandar Jah. Also, for accommodation, check out these hotels in Secunderabad offering all the basic amenities.
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