Durgam Cheruvu (Secret Lake)

Location

The Durgam Cheruvu is located near the Hi-tech City, the home of information-technology industries in Hyderabad. This lake, which is also called the Secret Lake, belongs to older times. This lake once served as a drinking water source to the Golconda Fort. The lake brinks on the lush green terrains of the Jubilee Hills.

Rich scenic surroundings and the picturesque lake waters made this become a major tourist attraction. Pedal boating, camping, and trekking facilities are available. A cafeteria as well as a refreshment center are located on its banks. Granite shields around here are one of its kind in Asia. They date back to around 2500 million years, bringing rock lovers from all over the world.

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