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Mir Alam tank or 'Mir Sagar' as it is
sometimes called, is a large lake adjacent to the
Nehru
Zoological Park, in
Hyderabad . It was
once the major source of piped water supply to the city.
Built by and named after Mir Alam, (Prime Minister of Hyderabad
1804-1808) this tank is a unique piece of engineering with a mile-long
bund formed by 21 arches. Construction started on 25th July 1804 and was
completed on 8th June 1806. AP Tourism operates boat on the lake, for
which one has to enter through the Zoo.
Air: Hyderabad being the capital
city is well connected by air from all the important cities of the
country.
Rail: Hyderabad has got its own railhead and is connected with all
the major cities within the state and outside.
Road: Regular bus service connects
Hyderabad with all
the important places within the country. For city transportation city
buses, taxis, and auto rickshaws are also available.
Guesthouse accommodation is available at
Mir Alam Tank. Other wise the option is at the budget or star hotels in
Hyderabad.