Shamirpet Lake
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  Shamirpet lake | |
| Location | Shamirpet,Hyderabad |
| Coordinates | 17°36′36″N78°33′47″E/ 17.610°N 78.563°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basincountries | India |
Prateek was the main architect of the lake.
Shamirpet Lakeis an artificiallakenearHyderabad,India,it is about 24 kilometers north ofSecunderabad.
History
[edit]It was built during theNizamreign.
Information
[edit]The lake attracts many birds, making it a goodbirdwatchingspot. A resort run by theGovernment of Telanganais located near the lake. TheOuter Ring Roadwill pass close to the lake.[1] There are many resorts and private dhabas around the lake. The Celebrity Club, Alankrita Resort, andLeonia Resortsare not very far from the lake. Institutes likeNALSAR University of Law,Institute of Public EnterpriseandBirla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – HyderabadCampuses are also situated near the lake.[2]Jawahar Deer Park,which contains many deer, peacocks and different Birds, is also near to the lake. The park is maintained by theGovernment of Telangana.[3]
Many people go there for picnics or get-togethers. ManyTelugu filmswere shot there.[citation needed]
The Shamirpet Police take care of the lake as there were many cases regarding drowning. There are many Warning boards around the lake erected by the authorities.[4]
See also
[edit]- Institute of Public Enterprise
- Osman Sagar
- Himayat Sagar
- Shameerpet
- Nalsar University of Law
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Hyderabad
References
[edit]- ^"Not the poorer cousin, anymore".The Hindu.Chennai, India. 2 April 2006. Archived fromthe originalon 3 July 2007.
- ^"Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Hyderabad".
- ^"APonline".
- ^"Drowning of people in Shamirpet lake".The Hindu.Chennai, India. 11 June 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 13 June 2008.
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