Shamirpet, Hyderabad

Shamirpet is a suburb that is located outside Hyderabad and is some 20 km away from Secunderabad. The place is famous for housing several well-known institutes like the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani-Hyderabad, NALSAR University of Law and the Genome Valley. The famous Shamirpet Lake is also located in this district of Andhra Pradesh. The lake is a man-made lake that was built during the rule of the Nizams.

The lake is a popular destination for the local population. You will find many families and school/college groups picnicking around the lake area. The place offers plenty of restaurants and hotels for a nice weekend getaway. There is also a club and a luxury resort near the lake. Shamirpet also offers a deer park that has not only deer but also a variety of birds including peacocks. The park is located close to the Shamirpet Lake. Many Telugu movies have been shot in and around the lake and the park area.