Mir Alam Tank Hyderabad

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.