Location : Close to the crafts village,
Shilparamam
Timing : 9.30 A.M. to 6.30 P.M.
Fare :
Mechanised Boat:(For 20 minutes trip)
For Adults: Rs.20/-
For Child: Rs.15/-
Water Scooter : Rs 50/- per trip
Pedal Boat (For 20 minutes trip) : Rs. 20/- per head
About Secret Lake
Popularly known as " Durgam Cheruvu", the secret lake is
situated close to Shilparamam craft Village. The reason behind the
intriguing name is ambiguous but many says that for many years there
were no roads to reach the lake and it was well kept secret for
twenty years.
The Durgam Cheruvu lake is spread over an area of 63 acre and is
surrounded by hills of the Deccan Plateau.This secret lake is now a
haven for visitors with boating facilities, quietitude and fishing
activity with a Restaurant. This lake is one best place for the film
shootings and it is recommended for the picnic spot. The cost of
film shooting is around Rs.75,000/- per day. Boats can also be hired
for film shootings at Rs. 2,500/- per day for 4 seater pedal boat
and Rs.3,000/- per day for water scooter. The shields of granite
rocks around here are said to be only one of its kind in entire Asia
that date back to more than 2,500 million years and attract nature
and rock lovers from all over. The Lake has been developed as a
major tourist attraction in the Hyderabad city by the AP Tourism
Department. The Department has provided pedal boating, camping and
trekking facilities. A cafeteria and refreshment center are also
located on the banks of the Lake.
Boating of all types (Mechanised Boat, Water Scooter & Pedal
Boat) is readily available here, which is the major highlight of
this place. The A.P Tourism department has fixed a separate tariff
for each type of boat ride. The trip on a mechanised boat would be
really thrilling as it takes you from one end of the lake to the
other. Similarly a ride on a 'putty', which is newly introduced, is
also quite thrilling and it would cost you around Rs. 20/- per trip.
You can also have very good time, exploring the rocky terrains.
If you want to relax and have good leisure, away from the bustle of
city culture, then this is the right place for you.
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