At a distance of 22 Kms from Nampally Railway Station, Osman Sagar Lake, popularly known as Gandipet is an artificial lake constructed over River Musi. The reservoir occupies a total area of around 30 sq km. This is one of the popular tourist places to visit near Hyderabad.

It was built in 1920 to provide drinking water source for Hyderabad, and also saving the city from floods. It is named after Osman Ali Khan, The Last Nizam of Hyderabad. There is a park attached to the lake. The road over the reservoir gates offer good views and cool breeze.

The post monsoon season is the best time to visit. Admission to the lake is free.

Timings: 9:30 AM to 5 PM