karanji lake

Description

This lake was engineered as a percolation tank by the Mysore King, to function supply of beverage for residents and was used for alternative chores like bathing, washing, etc. In 1976, the lake has been taken as an area of Mysore facility. Since then, it's been maintained by the Mysore facility authority. conjointly referred to as Fountain Lake it's unfold across a district of ninety hectares of lush leafage and made fauna; out of 90 hectares of area, fifty five hectares is that the water unfold space whereas the geological formation area is around thirty five hectares.Just a leisure walk round the lake conjointly guarantees to present you a couple of peaceful moments amidst the gorgeous natural setting. with the exception of giving a breath-taking scenic beauty, this lake will have a large vary of facilities to stay guests pleased. For kids, there's a special children's corner. The yachting at the lake is kind of gratifying, property you to expertise the refreshing serenity of the lake.
Avian fauna at Karanji Lake
Karanji lake isn't just for guests World Health Organization wish to relax within the thick of nature however a perfect place for birdwatchers too. With around 147 species of birds, this space presents wonderful opportunities to induce a glimpse of birds like Sandpipers, Asian open bill storks, herons, egrets, dark-green warbler, rose ringed parroquet, brown oscine bird, red-whiskered Luscinia megarhynchos, red wattled pewit, shod warbler, black drongo and sunbird. painted wader, ibis, egret, cormorant, gray pelecaniform seabird, etc are a number of the common migratory birds that may be noticed here.
Attractions at Karanji Lake
This lake boasts of getting the biggest walk-through building in Asian country. This building, that was designed with a value of over three.8 million, is twenty m high, fifty wide and is of sixty m length. This building at Karanji Lake has a man-made body of water in conjunction with 2 different water bodies. The water within the building is wired from Karanji Lake whereas the used water is pumped outside once more into the lake.
Reaching Karanji Lake
Karanji Lake lies at a distance of 2 km from the Mysore Palace. It is situated at the bottom of the majestic Chamundi hills which is another popular sightseeing place in Mysore; the famous Chamundeshwari temple is located here.It is quite close to the center of the city which makes it easily accessible too. Its proximity to the city bus stop makes visit this lake even easier. From Mysore railway station, it is about 5 km away. Hence, tourists can easily take an auto-rickshaw or book cab and reach the lake from the railway station or bus stand.
 

 

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karanji lake Timings

Days Timing
Monday 8.30 AM - 5.30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8.30 AM - 5.30 PM
Thursday 8.30 AM - 5.30 PM
Friday 8.30 AM - 5.30 PM
Saturday 8.30 AM - 5.30 PM
Sunday 8.30 AM - 5.30 PM

 

karanji lake Entry Ticket Price

  •  10 per person for Adults
  •  5 per person for Children (5-15 yrs) and Senior Citizens
  •  10 for Still Camera
  •  25 for Video Camera

karanji lake Address

Chamundi Hills, Adjacent to the Mysuru Zoo, Mysuru, Karnataka, 570001, India

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