HUSSAIN SAGAR CRUISER
Khairtabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Situated just 2 KM away from the heart of the city, Hussain Sagar is one of the most popular tourist places in Hyderabad. The lake connects two parts of the city (Secunderabad and Hyderabad) to each other. On the banks of this Hussain Sagar Lake the treaty between Mughals and Golconda was signed. The largest artificial lake in Asia, Hussain Sagar lake was excavated in 1562 A.D. during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah. Built on the tributary of River Musi, the lake has been named after Hussain Shah Wali.Hussain Sagar Lake was initially to build to cater to the irrigation needs and other water needs of the city. Until the year of 1930, it was used for the same purpose.
Interesting Facts
- The boats and the launch are operated from Lumbini Park. From here one can visit famous monolith of Lord Buddha installed at the center of the lake on a structure called ‘Rock of Gibraltar’.
- The Buddha statue weighing 350 tonnes stands 16 meter tall in the middle of the Hussain Sagar Lake.
- The statue is made completely with white granite and is among the tallest statues in the world.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
October to March
Do's & Dont's
- Do wear a life jacket.
- Do shut your engines off when people are in the water near your boat.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 09:00 PM | 55 | 35 |
Other Fee's
250/- per Person for Jet Ski Boat
300/- per Couple for Jet Ski Boat
100/- per Person for Rajahamsa Boat (min 5 persons)
400/- per Person for Para Sailing
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Gowliguda Central Bus Station |
4.5 KM | 040-30102829 |
 Khairatabad Railway Station |
2 KM | 09030708321 |
 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |
23.3 KM | 040-66546370 |
What to Carry
- Carry water bottle.
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Lockers
First Aid
Parking
Parking is available for 10 Cars.
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 4 KM |
Nearest Temples
KARMANGHAT HANUMAN TEMPLE
Temple which was built in 12th century A.D
Nearest Attractions
MuseumTELANGANA STATE ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM
Build and explored by archaeologist Henry Cousens in 19th c.e
Heritage Monuments
FortGOLCONDA FORT
An outstanding example of brilliant engineering and magical architecture
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