Hussain Sagar
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Hussain Sagar is a lake
in Hyderabad, India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali
in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 square kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is a large monolithic
statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in 1992. At the end of the Hussain
Sagar one can find the Masjid and Dargah of Sayedani Maa Tomb
.
Built in the 16th century the lake was named to express the gratitude of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah to Hussain Shah Wali
who helped him to recover from illness. It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perennially, built during the reign of Ibrahim Qutub Shah, across a tributary of the river Musi in 1562. Linking the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
, the lake and its environs have several parks and scenic spots. The broad road on the tank bund is lined with lawns and 33 statues of famous personalities of the State(which are now partially destroyed) stand along the bund of the lake. The well laid out Lumbini park located in the Buddha Purnima project has a musical fountain
. The lake was a hot spot as a suicide
location but these have reduced in the last few decades, possibly due to the worsening water quality.
The lake is encompassed on one side by the beautiful Lumbini Park, an amusement park for the young and old alike. Then there is the enchanting Birla Mandir
hewn on a hillock nearby. Standing on the Tank Bund at night, one is awe-struck to see the glimmering row of lights outlining the lake that look like “a diamond studded necklace”. This is the necklace road
being readied to enhance the beauty of Hussain Sagar.
The majestic white arch that forms the entrance stands high and immaculate into the bluish white sky beckoning the motorists a free and easy passage on the wide long stretch of the Tank Bund. The two lions standing straight in support of the roof of the arch beside the pillars and the tapered dome with globular design akin to pinnacles on top are all styled after the traditional Hindu temple designs, much like the “simha dwaram” (the lion gateway). Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Throughout the year the Tank Bund presents a picture of hustle-bustle of the regular traffic.
s and was widened in 1946 when Sir Mirza Ismail
was the Prime Minister of Hyderabad Deccan. Further widening and beautification of the Tank Bund took place during 1987-88 with the addition of fountains with dancing waters, tantalising coloured lighting during nights, and the installation of nearly thirty three (33) well sculptured bronze statues mounted on high platforms, in the memory of historical and eminent personalities of Hyderabad State
and Andhra Pradesh
.
Patton tank
M-47, is a war trophy given to the 54th Infantry Division, and is one that the battalion had disabled during the Battle of Basantar
in Pakistan
, between December 15 - 17, 1971. And it is a gift for the city from 54th Infantry Division, after 1971 Indo-Pak war. It is kept for display on center of Tank Bund, thus became an attraction for visitors to the Hussain Sagar.
is an ASI declared heritage site. These unique lime and mortar tombs are beautifully carved and have marble inlay work on them. Located at north end of the Tank Bund, Saidani Maa Saheba Ki Dargah and mosque is one of the most renowned dargahs of Hyderabad. One of the woman saints of the Nizam
Era in Hyderabad, it is one of the sacred places wherein people throng in large numbers. The fact behind the dargah construction is believed to be that it was built as a tribute paid to a mother from her son. One of the remarkable instances of Islamic architecture
, the tomb has been carved intricately with marble lattice work.
An 18 meter high monolithic statue
of Lord Buddha
towers over the lake from atop the Rock of Gibraltar. http://www.newsfinder.org/images/uploads/uploads/bud5.jpg
The idea of erecting a giant monolith Buddha statue in the midst of Hussain Sagar lake on the Gibraltar rock was a part of the Buddha Poornima project in 1985. The monolithic statue was chiselled out of a white granite
rock, weighting 450 tons. It was carved by 200 sculptors for two years. The statue was transported to Hyderabad in November 1988. After the initial problems, the statue was erected on 12 April 1992 on a red coloured Lotus pedestal. Attached to it, Lumbini park was inaugurated with musical fountains, Bonsai Plants and a boat ride from Lumbini Park to the Buddha Statue. The whole atmosphere reflects peace and perseverance.
Madan Singh, Civil Engineer with Endowments Department, Govt. of AP. was incharge for chiseling out, design and carve, transport and install the statue at midst of Hussain sagar on Gibraltor Rock.
Annual immersion of Ganesh idols after the 10 day Ganesh Chaturthi
celebrations on Ananta Chaturdashi. Locally this event is called Ganesh Nimajjanam.
Once the source of drinking water for the twin cities
of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
, the lake's current condition is far from desirable.
Since the 1980s and 1990s the immersion of Ganesh idols during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
has led to the further pollution
of the polluted lake. Currently there are numerous environmentalist groups and government
agencies that are trying to improve the condition of the lake.
regatta
in which sailors from all over India
had participated. Different classes of sailboat
s and yachts were raced including four J24
, eighteen Hobie Cat
and Fourtyseven Optimist (dinghy)
. The regatta
was conducted by Laser Sailor Suheim Sheikh.
buildings, NTR Memorial, Lumbini Park
, Prasads IMAX
, Hyderabad Boat Club, Birla Mandir
and Telugu Thalli flyover are on the southern side. The Secunderabad Sailing Club, Sanjeevaiah park
, Hotel Marriott
, Sayedani Maa Tomb
and Mosque are on the northern side of the lake. Necklace road
connects these two sides along the western banks. The railway line between Hyderabad and Secunderabad
runs parallel to this road. Raj Bhavan
, the residence of Andhra Pradesh
Governor
is on the western banks.
at Necklace road
and Sanjeevaiah park
.
State owned APSRTC runs the city bus service, connecting all the major centres of the twin city.
through its attraction of tourists as well as its utilisation as a source of food and water. As with other urban lakes in India, the Hussain Sagar now serves as one of the main sewage collection zone of the twin cities.
and accumulation of plant debris.
Many undesirable changes in the structure of biological communities have resulted and some important species have either declined or completely disappeared. Realising the importance of conservation of Hussain Sagar Lake, a project has been formulated. This project shall be implemented by APPCB, Hyderabad, India. In this respect, a project feasibility report has been prepared for the approval & financing from NLCP. The PFR focuses various physical, chemical, biological features of lakes including the technical & other sub-projects for the conservation of lake. Abstract of costs of all technical & other sub-projects have also been given in the PFR. In spite of the commission of a sewage treatment plant on the western side, large amount of untreated sewage and industrial effluents continue to flow into the lake. The immersion of Ganesh idols during the annual Ganesh Chatturti festival also adds to the degradation of water quality and siltation due to the increasing use of toxic plastic and fluorescent paints in the making of the idols as well as the increasing scale of the immersion of clay idols every year.
The Tank Bund dams Hussain Sagar Lake on the eastern side and connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
. There are 33 statues of famous people of Andhra Pradesh erected by former chief minister N.T. Rama Rao. On March 10 2011, Telangana state activists held a protest march at Tank Bund. During this, they broke several statues and threw them in to Hussain Sagar.
This boulevard has beautiful gardens on both sides, with well laid foot paths and benches, and a good volume of traffic running in between. This road gets busy during the evenings as people come here to enjoy the view and cool air from the lake and to relax at gardens. Moving further from the Tank bund road towards the other side one can connect with the Necklace road
, which is another popular boulevard which many consider as a twin to the Tank bund. The sailing club is present close to the Tank bund, where many sailors participate in events held at the lake throughout the year, in spite of the terrible water quality.
Parallel to the Tank bund, is the Lower Tank Bund road which was primarily built to reduce traffic congestion. This lower Tank Bund road is heralded by the well known Missamma temple, the sprawling green Indira Park, Hyderabad, Bharat Sevashram Sangha
, Ramakrishna Mission
and Snow world. An important flyover Telugu Talli flyover rises from the Lower tank bund road and flies across the end of the Tank bund road.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in Hyderabad, India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali
Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali
Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali was a revered sufi saint of Golkonda, during the reign of Qutb Shahi dynasty.He is credited with building the Hussain sagar at Hyderabad in the year 1562....
in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 square kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is a large monolithic
Monolith
A monolith is a geological feature such as a mountain, consisting of a single massive stone or rock, or a single piece of rock placed as, or within, a monument...
statue of the Gautam Buddha in the middle of the lake which was erected in 1992. At the end of the Hussain
Sagar one can find the Masjid and Dargah of Sayedani Maa Tomb
Sayedani Maa Tomb
Sayedani Maa Tomb also known as Saidani Maa Ki Dargah or Maa Saheba Ke Dargah. The Tomb is located in the northern end of the Tank Bund, in Secunderabad/Hyderabad, India. The Saidani Maa Ki Dargah is a tribute of a son to his mother's memory and her values in life...
.
Tank Bund
Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali
Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali was a revered sufi saint of Golkonda, during the reign of Qutb Shahi dynasty.He is credited with building the Hussain sagar at Hyderabad in the year 1562....
who helped him to recover from illness. It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perennially, built during the reign of Ibrahim Qutub Shah, across a tributary of the river Musi in 1562. Linking the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
, the lake and its environs have several parks and scenic spots. The broad road on the tank bund is lined with lawns and 33 statues of famous personalities of the State(which are now partially destroyed) stand along the bund of the lake. The well laid out Lumbini park located in the Buddha Purnima project has a musical fountain
Musical fountain
A musical fountain is a type of animated fountain for entertainment purposes that creates an aesthetic design . This is achieved by employing the effects of timed sound waves and timed light against water particles...
. The lake was a hot spot as a suicide
Suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...
location but these have reduced in the last few decades, possibly due to the worsening water quality.
The lake is encompassed on one side by the beautiful Lumbini Park, an amusement park for the young and old alike. Then there is the enchanting Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir refers to different Hindu temples or Mandirs built by the Birla family, in different cities. All these temples are magnificently built in white marble.-Birla Mandirs across India:-Continuous Construction:...
hewn on a hillock nearby. Standing on the Tank Bund at night, one is awe-struck to see the glimmering row of lights outlining the lake that look like “a diamond studded necklace”. This is the necklace road
Necklace Road
Necklace Road is a boulevard in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, adjoining the Hussain Sagar lake, which connects NTR Gardens to Sanjeevaiah Park. The road from Sanjivaiah park connects to the Tankbund road which in turn connects to the NTR Gardens completing a circle...
being readied to enhance the beauty of Hussain Sagar.
The majestic white arch that forms the entrance stands high and immaculate into the bluish white sky beckoning the motorists a free and easy passage on the wide long stretch of the Tank Bund. The two lions standing straight in support of the roof of the arch beside the pillars and the tapered dome with globular design akin to pinnacles on top are all styled after the traditional Hindu temple designs, much like the “simha dwaram” (the lion gateway). Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Throughout the year the Tank Bund presents a picture of hustle-bustle of the regular traffic.
Landmarks and Attractions
The road on the Tank Bund was originally very narrow during NizamNizam
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...
s and was widened in 1946 when Sir Mirza Ismail
Mirza Ismail
Amin-ul-Mulq Sir Mirza Muhammad Ismail, KCIE, Kt, OBE ; was a Diwan of the Kingdom of Mysore, Jaipur and Hyderabad....
was the Prime Minister of Hyderabad Deccan. Further widening and beautification of the Tank Bund took place during 1987-88 with the addition of fountains with dancing waters, tantalising coloured lighting during nights, and the installation of nearly thirty three (33) well sculptured bronze statues mounted on high platforms, in the memory of historical and eminent personalities of Hyderabad State
Hyderabad State
-After Indian independence :When India gained independence in 1947 and Pakistan came into existence in 1947, the British left the local rulers of the princely states the choice of whether to join one of the new dominions or to remain independent...
and Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
.
Patton Tank
The PakistanPakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
Patton tank
Patton tank
Patton tank may refer to:*M46 Patton, a tank model operational during the Korean War*M47 Patton, a tank model in service from 1952 through 1959 with the U.S. Army, and through the mid 1990s in foreign service...
M-47, is a war trophy given to the 54th Infantry Division, and is one that the battalion had disabled during the Battle of Basantar
Battle of Basantar
The Battle of Basantar or the Battle of Barapind was one of the vital battles fought as part of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 in the western sector of India...
in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
, between December 15 - 17, 1971. And it is a gift for the city from 54th Infantry Division, after 1971 Indo-Pak war. It is kept for display on center of Tank Bund, thus became an attraction for visitors to the Hussain Sagar.
Masjid and Tomb of Saidani maa saheba
Saidanimaa tomb and mosque also known as Sayedani Maa TombSayedani Maa Tomb
Sayedani Maa Tomb also known as Saidani Maa Ki Dargah or Maa Saheba Ke Dargah. The Tomb is located in the northern end of the Tank Bund, in Secunderabad/Hyderabad, India. The Saidani Maa Ki Dargah is a tribute of a son to his mother's memory and her values in life...
is an ASI declared heritage site. These unique lime and mortar tombs are beautifully carved and have marble inlay work on them. Located at north end of the Tank Bund, Saidani Maa Saheba Ki Dargah and mosque is one of the most renowned dargahs of Hyderabad. One of the woman saints of the Nizam
Nizam
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...
Era in Hyderabad, it is one of the sacred places wherein people throng in large numbers. The fact behind the dargah construction is believed to be that it was built as a tribute paid to a mother from her son. One of the remarkable instances of Islamic architecture
Islamic architecture
Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of both secular and religious styles from the foundation of Islam to the present day, influencing the design and construction of buildings and structures in Islamic culture....
, the tomb has been carved intricately with marble lattice work.
Buddha statue
Monolith
A monolith is a geological feature such as a mountain, consisting of a single massive stone or rock, or a single piece of rock placed as, or within, a monument...
of Lord Buddha
Buddha
In Buddhism, buddhahood is the state of perfect enlightenment attained by a buddha .In Buddhism, the term buddha usually refers to one who has become enlightened...
towers over the lake from atop the Rock of Gibraltar. http://www.newsfinder.org/images/uploads/uploads/bud5.jpg
The idea of erecting a giant monolith Buddha statue in the midst of Hussain Sagar lake on the Gibraltar rock was a part of the Buddha Poornima project in 1985. The monolithic statue was chiselled out of a white granite
Granite
Granite is a common and widely occurring type of intrusive, felsic, igneous rock. Granite usually has a medium- to coarse-grained texture. Occasionally some individual crystals are larger than the groundmass, in which case the texture is known as porphyritic. A granitic rock with a porphyritic...
rock, weighting 450 tons. It was carved by 200 sculptors for two years. The statue was transported to Hyderabad in November 1988. After the initial problems, the statue was erected on 12 April 1992 on a red coloured Lotus pedestal. Attached to it, Lumbini park was inaugurated with musical fountains, Bonsai Plants and a boat ride from Lumbini Park to the Buddha Statue. The whole atmosphere reflects peace and perseverance.
Madan Singh, Civil Engineer with Endowments Department, Govt. of AP. was incharge for chiseling out, design and carve, transport and install the statue at midst of Hussain sagar on Gibraltor Rock.
Ganesh Immersion
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi , also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Hindu festival of Ganesha also called Vinayagar in Tamil Nadu, the son of Shiva and Parvati, who is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees in the duration of this festival...
celebrations on Ananta Chaturdashi. Locally this event is called Ganesh Nimajjanam.
Once the source of drinking water for the twin cities
Twin cities
Twin cities are a special case of two cities or urban centres which are founded in close geographic proximity and then grow into each other over time...
of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
, the lake's current condition is far from desirable.
Since the 1980s and 1990s the immersion of Ganesh idols during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi , also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Hindu festival of Ganesha also called Vinayagar in Tamil Nadu, the son of Shiva and Parvati, who is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees in the duration of this festival...
has led to the further pollution
Pollution
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical systems or living organisms. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light...
of the polluted lake. Currently there are numerous environmentalist groups and government
Government
Government refers to the legislators, administrators, and arbitrators in the administrative bureaucracy who control a state at a given time, and to the system of government by which they are organized...
agencies that are trying to improve the condition of the lake.
Sailing
Hussain Sagar Lake is a popular spot for sailing. Various regattas have been held here since 1971 jointly by the EME Sailing Association and the Secunderabad Sailing Club. The Hyderabad Sailing Week has been conducted here since 1984 when the first Laser boats ( an Olympic class boat) were introduced by the Laser Class Association of India. The event has grown from strength to strength from 10 Laser entries in 1984 to 110 Laser entries in 2009. The event has traditionally been a multi class event jointly hosted and conducted by the EME Sailing Association and the Secunderabad Sailing Club and been conducted with military precision and elan for the past 24 years. In august 2009 the lake was witness to the monsoonMonsoon
Monsoon is traditionally defined as a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation, but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea...
regatta
Regatta
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas...
in which sailors from all over India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
had participated. Different classes of sailboat
Sailboat
A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails. The term covers a variety of boats, larger than small vessels such as sailboards and smaller than sailing ships, but distinctions in the size are not strictly defined and what constitutes a sailing ship, sailboat, or a...
s and yachts were raced including four J24
J24
J24, J-24 or J.24 may refer to:* HMS Hebe , a United Kingdom Royal Navy minesweeper which saw service during World War II* J/24, the worlds most produced keelboat and most popular one-design offshore sailboat...
, eighteen Hobie Cat
Hobie cat
A Hobie Cat is a small sailing catamaran manufactured by the Hobie Cat Company. Begun as a manufacturer of surf boards in the late 1950s, Hobie began manufacturing catamaran sailboats in the late 1960s and has become the largest manufacturer of small catamarans in the world...
and Fourtyseven Optimist (dinghy)
Optimist (dinghy)
The Optimist is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by children up to the age of 15. Nowadays boats are usually made of fiber reinforced plastic, although wooden boats are still built....
. The regatta
Regatta
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas...
was conducted by Laser Sailor Suheim Sheikh.
Other Attractions
The aesthetically built Andhra Pradesh SecretariatAndhra Pradesh Secretariat
Andhra Pradesh Secretariat is the office of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and his ministers. It is located near Hussain Sagar Lake.-History:...
buildings, NTR Memorial, Lumbini Park
Lumbini Park
Lumbini Park is a small public, urban park of adjacent to Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad, India. Since it is geographically located in the center of the city and is in close proximity to other tourist attractions, such as Birla Mandir and Necklace Road, it attracts many visitors throughout the year...
, Prasads IMAX
Prasads IMAX
Prasads IMAX was built by demolishing the historical "Hussain Sagar Thermal Power Station" which was supposed to be South India's first thermal power plant. It is South India's first IMAX theater, built by L. V. Prasad group. It has the largest IMAX 3D screen in the world and is located in the...
, Hyderabad Boat Club, Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
Birla Mandir on the Naubath Pahad is a Hindu temple of Lord Venkateshwara, built entirely of white marble located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India....
and Telugu Thalli flyover are on the southern side. The Secunderabad Sailing Club, Sanjeevaiah park
Sanjeevaiah Park
Sanjeevaiah Park is a public greenspace and park in the heart of Hyderabad, India. Built on along the banks of Hussain Sagar lake, the park is named after Damodaram Sanjivayya, an erstwhile Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The park is managed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority...
, Hotel Marriott
Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. Marriott, Jr...
, Sayedani Maa Tomb
Sayedani Maa Tomb
Sayedani Maa Tomb also known as Saidani Maa Ki Dargah or Maa Saheba Ke Dargah. The Tomb is located in the northern end of the Tank Bund, in Secunderabad/Hyderabad, India. The Saidani Maa Ki Dargah is a tribute of a son to his mother's memory and her values in life...
and Mosque are on the northern side of the lake. Necklace road
Necklace Road
Necklace Road is a boulevard in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, adjoining the Hussain Sagar lake, which connects NTR Gardens to Sanjeevaiah Park. The road from Sanjivaiah park connects to the Tankbund road which in turn connects to the NTR Gardens completing a circle...
connects these two sides along the western banks. The railway line between Hyderabad and Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
runs parallel to this road. Raj Bhavan
Raj Bhavan (Andhra Pradesh)
Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in the capital city of Hyderabad, India at a locality called as Somajiguda.-History:...
, the residence of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
Governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
is on the western banks.
- Boat clubBoat clubA boat club is a sports club based around boats, especially rowing and yachting, but also canoeing, motor boats and other small boats....
and rides are provided by the A.P. tourism department.
- Lumbini ParkLumbini ParkLumbini Park is a small public, urban park of adjacent to Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad, India. Since it is geographically located in the center of the city and is in close proximity to other tourist attractions, such as Birla Mandir and Necklace Road, it attracts many visitors throughout the year...
features a musical fountain and well landscaped garden.
- Necklace roadNecklace RoadNecklace Road is a boulevard in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, adjoining the Hussain Sagar lake, which connects NTR Gardens to Sanjeevaiah Park. The road from Sanjivaiah park connects to the Tankbund road which in turn connects to the NTR Gardens completing a circle...
has been opened to public which passes round the Hussain Sagar Lake, has many recreational facilities and gardens such as JalaviharJalaviharJalavihar is an waterpark located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh within an area of about . Located beside Sanjeevaiah Park and along the Hussain Sagar lake, the park was inaugurated on 20 May 2007.- Background :...
, eat Street and Sanjeevaiah ParkSanjeevaiah ParkSanjeevaiah Park is a public greenspace and park in the heart of Hyderabad, India. Built on along the banks of Hussain Sagar lake, the park is named after Damodaram Sanjivayya, an erstwhile Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The park is managed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority...
.
- NTR GardensNTR GardensNTR Gardens is a small public, urban park of adjacent to Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad, India. Constructed in several phases since 1999, the area that is predominantly a park is geographically located in the centre of the city, and is close to other tourist attractions such as Birla Mandir,...
on the Necklace road is a good place to hangout in the evenings for the young as well as the old.
Transport
Hussain sagar has MMTS Train stationsMMTS Hyderabad
MMTS or Multi-Modal Transport System is a commuter rail system in Hyderabad, India. It is a joint partnership of Government of Andhra Pradesh and the South Central Railway, and is operated by the latter. MMTS is unusual in providing first class commuter travel.-First phase:The first phase was...
at Necklace road
Necklace Road
Necklace Road is a boulevard in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, adjoining the Hussain Sagar lake, which connects NTR Gardens to Sanjeevaiah Park. The road from Sanjivaiah park connects to the Tankbund road which in turn connects to the NTR Gardens completing a circle...
and Sanjeevaiah park
Sanjeevaiah Park
Sanjeevaiah Park is a public greenspace and park in the heart of Hyderabad, India. Built on along the banks of Hussain Sagar lake, the park is named after Damodaram Sanjivayya, an erstwhile Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The park is managed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority...
.
State owned APSRTC runs the city bus service, connecting all the major centres of the twin city.
Conservation
A project feasibility report has been prepared for the conservation & restoration of Hussain Sagar Lake under National Lake Conservation Plan. The Hussain Sagar Lake has been the centre of Hyderabad civilisation and is among the most beautiful national heritage. It has played a major role in the economy of the State of Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
through its attraction of tourists as well as its utilisation as a source of food and water. As with other urban lakes in India, the Hussain Sagar now serves as one of the main sewage collection zone of the twin cities.
Environmental conditions
During the past few years grave concern is being voiced by people from different walks of life over the deteriorating conditions of Hussain Sagar Lake. As a result of heavy anthropogenic pressures, the lake eco-systems are not only strengthening in its surface becoming poor in quality, posing health hazards to the people living in close proximity to the lake. Over the years the entire eco-system of Hussain Sagar Lake has changed. The water quality has deteriorated considerably during the last three decades. Over the years the lake has become shallow due to siltationSiltation
Siltation is the pollution of water by fine particulate terrestrial clastic material, with a particle size dominated by silt or clay. It refers both to the increased concentration of suspended sediments, and to the increased accumulation of fine sediments on bottoms where they are undesirable...
and accumulation of plant debris.
Many undesirable changes in the structure of biological communities have resulted and some important species have either declined or completely disappeared. Realising the importance of conservation of Hussain Sagar Lake, a project has been formulated. This project shall be implemented by APPCB, Hyderabad, India. In this respect, a project feasibility report has been prepared for the approval & financing from NLCP. The PFR focuses various physical, chemical, biological features of lakes including the technical & other sub-projects for the conservation of lake. Abstract of costs of all technical & other sub-projects have also been given in the PFR. In spite of the commission of a sewage treatment plant on the western side, large amount of untreated sewage and industrial effluents continue to flow into the lake. The immersion of Ganesh idols during the annual Ganesh Chatturti festival also adds to the degradation of water quality and siltation due to the increasing use of toxic plastic and fluorescent paints in the making of the idols as well as the increasing scale of the immersion of clay idols every year.
The Tank Bund dams Hussain Sagar Lake on the eastern side and connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
. There are 33 statues of famous people of Andhra Pradesh erected by former chief minister N.T. Rama Rao. On March 10 2011, Telangana state activists held a protest march at Tank Bund. During this, they broke several statues and threw them in to Hussain Sagar.
This boulevard has beautiful gardens on both sides, with well laid foot paths and benches, and a good volume of traffic running in between. This road gets busy during the evenings as people come here to enjoy the view and cool air from the lake and to relax at gardens. Moving further from the Tank bund road towards the other side one can connect with the Necklace road
Necklace Road
Necklace Road is a boulevard in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, adjoining the Hussain Sagar lake, which connects NTR Gardens to Sanjeevaiah Park. The road from Sanjivaiah park connects to the Tankbund road which in turn connects to the NTR Gardens completing a circle...
, which is another popular boulevard which many consider as a twin to the Tank bund. The sailing club is present close to the Tank bund, where many sailors participate in events held at the lake throughout the year, in spite of the terrible water quality.
Parallel to the Tank bund, is the Lower Tank Bund road which was primarily built to reduce traffic congestion. This lower Tank Bund road is heralded by the well known Missamma temple, the sprawling green Indira Park, Hyderabad, Bharat Sevashram Sangha
Bharat Sevashram Sangha
Bharat Sevashram Sangha is a Hindu charitable non-governmental organisation in India. It was founded in 1917 by Acharya Srimat Swami Pranavanandaji Maharaj. The Sangha has hundreds of ashrams in India and other countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Bangladesh...
, Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission are twin organizations which form the core of a worldwide spiritual movement known as Ramakrishna Movement or Vedanta Movement. The Ramakrishna Mission is a philanthropic, volunteer organization founded by Ramakrishna's chief disciple Swami Vivekananda on...
and Snow world. An important flyover Telugu Talli flyover rises from the Lower tank bund road and flies across the end of the Tank bund road.