Waterbodies have a special significance of their own in the overall scheme of things, pertaining to nature and the environment on earth. They replenish ground water, support aquatic life, the flora and fauna surrounding the waterbodies and overall, they help in creating a pleasing environment that soothes your senses and rejuvenates your mind. Osmansagar, also called as Gandipet, is a popular picnic spot located in the suburbs of Hyderabad city.

Osmansagar is among the two lakes, the other being Himayat Sagar, which are located on the city’s periphery region that supply drinking water to the city. It is a beautiful lake located about 23 km to the west of Hyderabad. The lake is actually a manmade reservoir created by constructing a dam across the Isa, a tributary of Musi River. Irrespective of the time or season of the year, the place is always a delight to explore, with streaming visitors. Mir Osman Ali Khan created this water body as part of the damming of the river Musi in the year 1920. The main objective was to halt the ferocity of monsoon floods and also supply drinking water for Hyderabad. The lake spreads over an area of 46 sq.km and is the chief drinking water source for the twin cities.

The lake has an abutting bund with lush gardens, which provide an ideal ambience for an outing. The lake also houses a heritage building, Sagar Mahal, which was built as a resort by the Hyderabad Nizam and has been transformed into a lake resort by the Tourism department.Gandipet is a most-sought after picnic spot for the people of Hyderabad, which has been developed as a public recreation spot over the years, with landscaped gardens.

Gandipet Lake beckons holidaymakers all over the year from every corner of the twin cities. The cool breeze and soothing ambience adds to the serene environment.Sprawling gardens with colorful flora, thick vegetation and large trees towards the dam’s lower side, makes the place quite picturesque. The lake also offers boating facilities to the visitors looking forward to a pleasant ride

Tourists who explore Gandipet are quite eager to explore the vast stretch of placid water, which looks shimmering golden under the morning sun. People come here to spend quality time with family and friends. After a good monsoon, the reservoir is replenished to the brim, which is again a breathtaking sight. At dusk, one would be amazed to see the beauty of nature, shining among the fringes of this lake in the distant horizon!

How to Reach

Osman Sagar Lake is well accessible by road at a distance of nearly 23 km from the heart of Hyderabad, through Shankarpalli highway.

Where to Stay

Haritha Hotel Chilkur Balaji, operated by Telangana Tourism offers quality accommodation with best amenities for tourists visiting the Osman Sagar Lake.