🏞️ Shamirpet Lake (Pedda Cheruvu) & Jawahar Deer Park 19th‑century Nizam‑era lake | Boating, birdwatching & rock climbing | Hyderabad’s weekend getaway, Telangana 🌅 Shamirpet Lake (also known as Pedda Cheruvu) – an artificial lake built during the Nizam reign in the 19th century , located in Shamirpet, near Hyderabad, Telangana . The serene, calm environs of the lake make it a popular weekend getaway. Adjacent to the lake is the Jawahar Deer Park , an 80‑acre protected area where deer, peacocks, and birds roam freely. The combination of lake and deer park creates a natural habitat, and visitors can often see deer quenching their thirst on the lake’s banks. The area is know…

Nagasamudram Lake (also known as Kotipally Reservoir) is a picturesque freshwater lake located in Kotipally village, near Vikarabad, Rangareddy district, Telangana , about 20 km from Vikarabad town and ≈100 km from Hyderabad . The lake is surrounded by rocky hills and dry deciduous forest, offering stunning views, especially during and after the monsoon when it is brimming with water. It is a popular picnic spot, photography destination, and birdwatching site . The reservoir is an important source of water for irrigation in the region. Unlike commercial tourist spots, Nagasamudram Lake remains peaceful and less crowded, making it an ideal escape for nature lovers. There are no boating faciliti…