Secret Lake

The Secret lake is situated near HITEC city in Hyderabad. The Secret lake is an ideal picnic spot. If you are tired of all the technological overload of Hyderabad, then Secret lake should be your destination.

Secret lake is situated close to Shilparamam Crafts Village. The Secret lake is located behind Jubilee Hills.

The vernacular name of Secret lake is 'Durgam Cheruvu'. 'Durgam Cheruvu' transliterates into Secret lake. Secret lake was constructed during the reign of the Quli Qutub Shahs.

The Secret lake of Hyderabad was constructed with a purely functional point of view. The primary purpose of Secret lake at the time of its construction was to supply potable drinking water to Golconda fort. The water of the Secret lake was also used in irrigation during the later stages of Muslim rule in the region. The water of the Secret lake was also used for irrigation during the British period in Indian history.

The primary purpose of Secret lake at Hyderabad is to store water. Hyderabad and its adjoining regions receives seasonal rainfall during the monsoons. The Deccan region remains parched rest of the 365 days in the year. The rainfall is stored and utilized for economic needs when and where required.

Secret lake in Hyderabad extends over an area comprising 63 acres. The name 'Secret lake' was probably due to its concealed location. The lake is picturesque and is encircled by hills of interesting rocky formations.

Angling and water sports facilities are provided inside the lake premises. Ethnic food courts and amphi-theaters are being constructed.