💧 Osman Sagar Gandipet Lake – Hyderabad's Century-Old Reservoir and Premier Picnic Destination 📍 Osman Sagar (also known as Gandipet Lake ) is a beautiful man-made reservoir located on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Situated approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of Hyderabad , this scenic lake was created in 1920 by the seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan , as part of a damming project on the Isa River (a tributary of the Musi River). Spread over an area of 46 square kilometers (17.8 square miles) , Osman Sagar remains one of the two primary drinking water sources for the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, alongside Himayat Sagar. 💧 Built 1920 by Nizam VII 🌊 46 sq km area 🏛️ Sagar Mahal heritage building 🚣 Boating facilities 🌅 Hyderabad's premier picnic spot 🕐 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM ...
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