The picturesque lakes of Hyderabad have contributed to its immense beauty and tourist attraction. The lakes offer a fabulous time for holiday makers and water freaks. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Hussain Shah Wahi built the Hussainsagar on a tributary of the river Musi. It is a sprawling artificial lake that holds water perenially.

On the banks of the placid waters of the Hussainsagar a waterfront or bund was constructed to arrest the flow of water on the other side. The "Tank Bund", as it is called, has become a busy motorable road. The Bund is adorned on one side with 33 statues of the great luminaries of Andhra Pradesh. They seem to be a silent witness to the changing colours of the city.

Over the years the "Tank bund" has become a favorite evening promenade, while in the morning the health freaks are seen toning their muscles in jogging suits.

As dusk unfolds, the environs of Hussainsagar are crowded with colourfully attired young couples and families. Dozens of vendors make brisk business selling yummy eatables. During the rainy season especially, the aroma of the freshly roasted maize corns pervades the air and beckons any passerby to halt and take a bite. Come summertime, visitors can enjoy a refreshing treat of sugarcane juice served in tall glasses or beat the heat with flavored ice creams.

Throughout the year the Tank Bund presents a picture of hustle-bustle of the regular traffic and the fun loving people who come to the waterfront for recreation. Also for these people, the cold and pleasant breeze along the lake takes them into a reverie where they are untouched with the present until the blaring sounds of the moving vehicles jostle them to reality.

A major attraction at the Hussainsagar is the 16 mt. high, 350 tonne monolithic Buddha statue on the Rock of Gibraltar. Made of white granite, it is finely sculptured and stands majestically amidst the shimmering waters of the lake.

The beautiful Lumbini Park, an amusement park, encompasses the lake on one side for the young and old alike. Then there is the enchanting Birla Mandir hewn on a hillock nearby.

Standing on the Tank Bund at night, one is awe-struck to see the glimmering row of lights outlining the lake that looks like a diamond studded necklace. This is the necklace road that enhances the beauty of Hussainsagar.

Hussainsagar has other attractions for lovers of water sports. The yachting and Sailing clubs at the lake are active and the annual regatta draws a good number of sports persons and lay people alike from all around the country. During the regatta competitions, the lake looks picturesque and colourful with the yachts sailing on the shimmering waters.