Shamirpet Lake near Hyderabad W IMG 7627

Prateek was the main architect of the lake. Shamirpet Lake is an artificial

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near

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, it is about 24 kilometers north of

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History

It was built during the

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reign.

Information

The lake attracts many birds, making it a good

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spot. A resort run by the

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is located near the lake. The Outer Ring Road will pass close to the lake. There are many resorts and private dhabas around the lake. The Celebrity Club, Alankrita Resort, and Leonia Resorts are not very far from the lake. Institutes like NALSAR University of Law,

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and

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Campuses are also situated near the lake.

Jawahar Deer Park Jawahar Deer Park also Shamirpet Deer Park is a deer park located in Shamirpet, Medchal–Malkajgiri district, Telangana, India. The Park is spread over 54 acres and has over 100 deers. It is close to Shamirpet Lake, plenty of deers can be seen g ...

, which contains many deer, peacocks and different Birds, is also near to the lake. The park is maintained by the

. Many people go there for picnics or get-togethers. Many

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were shot there. The Shamirpet Police take care of the lake as there were many cases regarding drowning. There are many Warning boards around the lake erected by the authorities.

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Reservoirs in Telangana Lakes of Hyderabad, India {{Hyderabad-geo-stub