Durgam Cheruvu

 

Durgam Cheruvu

Durgam Cheruvu Lake situated 15 km off Hyderabad, also called the Secret Lake as it is hidden between Madhapur and Jubilee Hills. It is a 63-acre retreat or oasis surrounded by granite from all sides and hidden by rock formations.

The lake dates back to millions of years ago and is Hyderabad’s most picturesque spot, away from the noise, crowd, and concrete jungle of the city.

The lake used to provide drinking water to the Golconda Fort inhabitants during the regime of Qutub Shahi Dynasty

IMPORTANT POINTS

It is a freshwater lake located in Rangareddy district, Telangana.

• It is also known as Raidurgam Cheruvu.

• It served as the drinking water source for the residents of Golkonda fort under the rule of the Qutub Shahi dynasty.

The lake is also known as the 'secret lake', as it was naturally hidden between rocks, with Jubilee Hills on one side and Madhapur on the other.