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PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME
Hussain Sagar
OTHER NAMES
Tank Bund
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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About Hussain Sagar
Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped lake and is most popular in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The lake was constructed in 1563 on the order of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. The lake is spread in an area of 5.7 square kilometers having a maximum depth of 32 feet. The lake also separates the two cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. You can reach your destination by getting off in any of the metro stations among Assemble Hyderabad, Khairatabad, and Lakdi-ka-Pul. Also by road through Necklace Road which connects important points at banks.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Hussain Sagar

  • The site is a popular tourist attraction as it offers boating, sailing, and sightseeing opportunities.
    The site is a popular tourist attraction as it offers boating, sailing, and sightseeing opportunities.
  • People can witness the monolithic statue of Gautama Buddha. It is the tallest statue in the world which is made with one single piece of rock standing at a height of 16 meters and weighs approximately 350 tons.
    People can witness the monolithic statue of Gautama Buddha. It is the tallest statue in the world which is made with one single piece of rock standing
  • Perhaps you don't know that there was an initial plan to install the statue in 1990, but unfortunately, the statue got slipped in the lake and ten engineers gave their life in saving the statue. It remained underwater for two years and was reinstalled at the place.
  • Dalai Lama himself performed the rituals to give the statue a divine status.
  • People can also visit nearby places like Hussain Sagar Thermal Power station, Lumbini Park, Birla Mandir, Snow World, Sanjeevaiah Park which is located near the lake.
    People can also visit nearby places like Hussain Sagar Thermal Power station, Lumbini Park, Birla Mandir, Snow World, Sanjeevaiah Park which is locate
  • It is sad to say that the lake has become a suicide point due to the lack of a proper rescue team and low fence barrier. About 146 people committed suicide and 510 attempted in the period of 2013 to 2016.
    It is sad to say that the lake has become a suicide point due to the lack of a proper rescue team and low fence barrier. About 146 people committed su
  • The lake need conservation and immediate steps must be taken to maintain its beauty as it is losing its beauty and the entire ecosystem in the lake has been disturbed due to anthropogenic pressures. It has become shallow due to siltation. A large amount of sewage and industrial waste and continuously flowing in the lake must be prevented.
    The lake need conservation and immediate steps must be taken to maintain its beauty as it is losing its beauty and the entire ecosystem in the lake ha

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