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🏞️ Ashok Sagar Lake: A Scenic Eco‑Tourism Spot on the Basar Route 15‑ft Saraswati Statue | Boating | Rock Garden | Jankampet Dargah | Nizamabad, Telangana 📍 Ashok Sagar (also known as Jankampet Lake) is a scenic reservoir and eco‑tourism destination located in Jankampet village, Yedpally mandal, Nizamabad district, Telangana , about 7 km from Nizamabad town and 26 km from Basara . The lake was named after G. Ashok Kumar , the former Collector of Nizamabad district (2001–2003), who rejuvenated and developed it into a tourist spot[reference:0][reference:1]. It is situated on NH63 on the route to the famous Saraswathi Temple in Basara . The lake features a 15‑ft marble statue of Goddess Saraswati in the centre, a 2‑acre landscaped rock garden , an octagonal three‑tier restaurant , a swinging bridge , and boating facilities (pedal boats, speed boats). The complex also has a children’s park and a small dargah opposite the lake. It is a p...

💧 Singur Dam: A Scenic Reservoir on the Manjira River Boating | Birdwatching | Picnic Spot | Sangareddy, Telangana 📍 Singur Dam is a medium‑sized irrigation and hydroelectric dam located across the Manjira River in Sangareddy district, Telangana , about 80 km from Hyderabad (≈2 hours drive). The dam was constructed to provide water for irrigation in the surrounding arid regions and also generates a small amount of hydroelectric power. The reservoir has become a popular weekend picnic spot for Hyderabadis, offering calm backwaters, boating facilities , and scenic views of the nearby hills. The area is also known for birdwatching – migratory birds visit the reservoir during winter. The dam is less crowded than other destinations like Nagarjunasagar, making it ideal for a quiet family outing. 💧 Manjira River 🚣 Boating Available 🦩 Birdwatching (Nov–Feb) 🏞️ Picnic Sp...

💧 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 ...