Ride to Durgam Chevuru – Hyderabad.

bblost · 1st January 2008, 17:56

Ride to Durgam Chevuru – Hyderabad.

Most people who know Hyderabad will be surprised that a ride Durgam Chevuru is being written about.

That’s because this lake borders the Hi Tech City area and almost everyone who works there sees this lake either en route or maybe even from their office windows.

But there is another approach to this beautiful lake from the old Bombay highway.

Click on the url given below

Wikimapia - Let's describe the whole world!

If for some reason the url breaks out here are the latitude and longitude values
lat=17.422345
lon=78.384318

It shall be centered on a mud trail.
Follow the trail upwards and you will find Durgam Chevuru.

Go there and figure out a way to get onto the path as the main access way is cutoff due to pipeline work.

Do not go late in the evening.
The route is not exactly easy to handle for a first timer.
Be careful, but remember bones heal.

If you are riding without a helmet you are just plain stupid.

I have seen an Amby on the top the last time I went there.
Anyone with a nice jeep may want to try this out

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Have fun, ride safe.

TrueDreamer · 1st January 2008, 18:03

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Originally Posted by bblost

Most people who know Hyderabad will be surprised that a ride Durgam Chevuru is being written about.

I was surprised by seeing the title itself about this. Anyways it would be useful to those who visit Hyderabad on their way to destination may be useful if they plan to spend time in city.

bblost · 2nd January 2008, 10:05

This is not exactly a tourist spot!

the off roading element is very nice, there is one more trail I have shortlisted behind the durgah on the top.
will post up on it once I do it.

TrueDreamer · 2nd January 2008, 13:25

Though not a tourist spot, its a very nice place to hangout in the evenings when you have some time to kill.

vnabhi · 2nd January 2008, 14:46

Can we do that bit on a car? Or is it only Jeepable?
Looks interesting though, seeing the lake from a different angle.

bblost · 2nd January 2008, 15:01

If the car has a great ground clearance then YES.
but not right now as the approach way is cut off due to the pipeline work.

The whole stretch is about a KM in lenght.
You can walk up, inspect and then decide if you want to risk your car on it.

BTW, the spot is also great for anyone wanting to try rock climbing.

bblost · 11th January 2008, 11:17

some pics uploaded in my gallery

mobike008 · 11th January 2008, 19:22

Interesting! I used to visit durgam cheruvu when it was known as secret lake and there used to a steep road that you would dread to do even in the best of SUV's.

Alas, that road now has been taken down due to the developments that happened in that area.

1st January 2008, 17:56	#1
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,059 Thanked: 15,948 Times View My Garage	Ride to Durgam Chevuru – Hyderabad. Ride to Durgam Chevuru – Hyderabad. Most people who know Hyderabad will be surprised that a ride Durgam Chevuru is being written about. That’s because this lake borders the Hi Tech City area and almost everyone who works there sees this lake either en route or maybe even from their office windows. But there is another approach to this beautiful lake from the old Bombay highway. Click on the url given below Wikimapia - Let's describe the whole world! If for some reason the url breaks out here are the latitude and longitude values lat=17.422345 lon=78.384318 It shall be centered on a mud trail. Follow the trail upwards and you will find Durgam Chevuru. Go there and figure out a way to get onto the path as the main access way is cutoff due to pipeline work. Do not go late in the evening. The route is not exactly easy to handle for a first timer. Be careful, but remember bones heal. If you are riding without a helmet you are just plain stupid. I have seen an Amby on the top the last time I went there. Anyone with a nice jeep may want to try this out. Have fun, ride safe.
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2nd January 2008, 10:05	#3
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,059 Thanked: 15,948 Times View My Garage	This is not exactly a tourist spot! the off roading element is very nice, there is one more trail I have shortlisted behind the durgah on the top. will post up on it once I do it.
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2nd January 2008, 13:25	#4
TrueDreamer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 276 Thanked: 16 Times	Though not a tourist spot, its a very nice place to hangout in the evenings when you have some time to kill.
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2nd January 2008, 14:46	#5
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,964 Thanked: 2,396 Times View My Garage	Can we do that bit on a car? Or is it only Jeepable? Looks interesting though, seeing the lake from a different angle.
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2nd January 2008, 15:01	#6
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,059 Thanked: 15,948 Times View My Garage	If the car has a great ground clearance then YES. but not right now as the approach way is cut off due to the pipeline work. The whole stretch is about a KM in lenght. You can walk up, inspect and then decide if you want to risk your car on it. BTW, the spot is also great for anyone wanting to try rock climbing.
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11th January 2008, 11:17	#7
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,059 Thanked: 15,948 Times View My Garage	some pics uploaded in my gallery
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11th January 2008, 19:22	#8
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,761 Thanked: 15,143 Times View My Garage	Interesting! I used to visit durgam cheruvu when it was known as secret lake and there used to a steep road that you would dread to do even in the best of SUV's. Alas, that road now has been taken down due to the developments that happened in that area.
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