Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Mir Alam Tank Hyderabad
Mir Alam Tank Hyderabad
Location: 16 Kilometers from Hyderabad, near Nehru Zoological Park.
How to Reach: Easily accessible by local transport available in Hyderabad city.
Main Attractions: Boating facilities, Zoo nearby.
Mir Alam Tank is a small lake that has been built right next to the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad. Take a tour to the Mir Alam Tank to feel the peace and tranquility of nature untouched by time. The unique feature of this Tank is that it has 21 in-built small masonry dams, semi-circular in shape.
The Mir Alam Tank is named after Mir Alam, the then Prime Minister of Hyderabad and the builder of the Tank, who ruled for a period of 1804 - 1808. The construction of this tank is really worth appreciating. It is a wonderful paradigm of engineering, comprising of one-mile bund with 21 semi-circular arches put up on it, thus giving the whole scene a majestic look.
Another benefit of planning a tour to the Mir Alam Tank is that you can also visit the Nehru Zoological Park, which is situated right next to it. You can enjoy the flora and fauna of the Zoo along with the calm view of the Tank, thus enjoying your trip to the fullest.
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