Mahabodhi Buddha Vihara
May 23, 2026 ·
Mahabodhi Buddha Vihara (also known as Ananda Buddha Vihara ) is a serene Buddhist monastery and meditation center located atop Mahindra Hills in Secunderabad, Telangana . Situated at 844, Mahindra Hills Road, East Marredpally , this spiritual sanctuary offers breathtaking panoramic views of Hyderabad city while providing a tranquil escape from the urban bustle. The vihara is renowned for housing a sacred bone relic of Lord Buddha , brought from Thailand and enshrined here in 2019, making it one of…
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Himayat Sagar
May 23, 2026 ·
💧 Himayat Sagar The Nizam's Twin Reservoir – A Serene Escape on Hyderabad's Outskirts
📍 Himayat Sagar is an artificial lake and reservoir located in the Ranga Reddy district of Telangana , approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Hyderabad city centre. Built between 1920 and 1927 by the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan , this reservoir was created by constructing a dam across the Esi River (a tributary of the Musi River). Named after the Nizam's eldest so…
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Osman Sagar
May 23, 2026 ·
💧 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 s…
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Chilkur Balaji Temple
May 23, 2026 ·
Chilkur Balaji Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Balaji Venkateswara, located in the picturesque village of Chilkur on the banks of Osman Sagar in Rangareddy District, Telangana . Approximately 25 kilometers (15 miles) from Hyderabad off the Vikarabad road, this temple is one of the oldest in Telangana, believed to have been built half a millennium ago during the time of Akkanna and Madanna (uncles of Bhakta Ramdas). It is famously known as the "Visa God" temple becau…
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