Hyderabad · Sightseeing
Gandipet Lake (Osman Sagar), Hyderabad is a visitor attraction in Hyderabad. It is open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM for the gardens. Entry costs Rs.50/- for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 1 to 1.5 hours. The best time to visit is July – February.
Built in the 1920s on the Musi river after the great flood, Osman Sagar — known locally as Gandipet — is a broad reservoir ringed by gardens and a favourite escape from the city, especially in the monsoon when the surrounding countryside greens over.
Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Tip: Best after the monsoon, when the reservoir is full and the drive out is at its greenest.
| Timings | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM for the gardens |
|---|---|
| Time required | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Best time to visit | July – February |
| Location | Gandipet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075 |
| How to reach | ~22 km west of Hyderabad |
| Contact number | 1800-425-8838 |
| Indian Nationals | ₹50 |
|---|---|
| Children (up to 12 years) | ₹20 |
Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Gandipet Lake is generally open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM for the gardens. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Gandipet Lake is around ₹50 for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Gandipet Lake is July – February.
You would typically need about 1 to 1.5 hours to explore Gandipet Lake comfortably.
~22 km west of Hyderabad. It is one of the most-visited places in Hyderabad.
Yes. Gandipet Lake is a popular stop on our Hyderabad tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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