Durgam Cheruvu
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| Durgam Cheruvu | |
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 Durgam Cheruvu in 2010 | |
  Durgam Cheruvu | |
| Coordinates | 17°25′44″N 78°23′16″E / 17.42886°N 78.387794°E |
| Type | lake |
| Managing agency | Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority |
| Max. length | 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 83 acres (34 ha)[1] |
| Max. depth | 28 feet (8.5 m)[2] |
| Water volume | 1,679,430 cubic metres (1,361.54 acre⋅ft) |
| Settlements | Hyderabad, India |
Durgam Cheruvu, also known as Raidurgam Cheruvu, is a freshwater lake located in Rangareddy district, Telangana, India. The lake, which is spread over 83 acres (34 ha), is located near the city of Hyderabad. The lake is also known as Secret Lake because it is hidden between the localities of Jubilee Hills, Madhapur and Raidurg.[3] The Durgam Cheruvu Bridge, which traverses the lake, was inaugurated in September 2020.[4]
Under the rule of the Qutub Shahi dynasty (ca. 1518–1687), this lake served as the drinking water source for the residents of Golconda Fort.
Species Diversity
As of June 2024, there are 149 bird species recorded at Durgam Cheruvu on eBird.[5]
Tourism
In 2001, the tourism department of the local government initiated steps to promote the lake as a tourist destination. As a part of this, five boats were to be deployed at the lake.[6]
In 2002, the lake started to become a destination for people who go for fishing as a pastime. Few people from the nearby city of Hyderabad travel to this lake on the weekends to relax and enjoy fishing.[7] To capitalise on the visitors, the local agencies expanded their tourism plans by turning the lake into a fishing zone. As a part of the various beautification steps, the area surrounding the lake was illuminated, artificial waterfalls, a rock garden and a floating fountain were added. In addition to this, proper seating arrangements, a 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) walking/running track and restaurants were established. Adventure activities like rock climbing, trekking, rappelling, an art gallery and a sculptor park for artists were also introduced as attractions.[8] An amphitheater, with a capacity to hold 1,500 people at a time, was also added for public access. The entire exercise was completed at a cost of ₹20 million (US$240,000).[9]
In 2018, the lake bund was upgraded with walkways as part of CSR activity by K Raheja group.[10]
Durgam Cheruvu Lake Front Park
The lake front park was inaugurated on August 28, 2018 by Mr. K. T. Rama Rao.
Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge
The Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge is an extradosed bridge in Hyderabad. It links Jubilee Hills to Madhapur and Hitech City.
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